Shasta County Crime Blotter - Feb. 2026

Published: February 28, 2026

This monthly crime blotter summarizes notable incidents, arrests, and enforcement activities in Shasta County from January 31 to February 28, 2026, based on available reports from local agencies, including the Shasta County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), Redding Police Department (RPD), Anderson Police Department (APD), and other sources. This report focuses on significant public-interest events, trends in violent crimes, property crimes, narcotics and firearms enforcement, traffic incidents, and other categories. Data is compiled from official media releases, arrest logs, and news reports to provide an overview of community safety and law enforcement efforts. Overall, a relatively quiet month of February.

Key Statistics Overview

Category	Incidents	Arrests	Notable Trends
Violent Crimes	10	8	Increase in assaults, threats, and child-related offenses; includes arrests for past violent acts and domestic violence cases.
Property Crimes	5	4	Reports of thefts, burglaries, and vandalism; several tied to daily arrest logs and probation violations.
Narcotics/Firearms	6	6	Discoveries during probation checks and patrols; includes child exploitation cases involving digital content and controlled substance possessions.
Traffic/CHP	9	5	Rise in DUI patrols, fatal collisions, and impaired driving arrests; wet weather contributed to incidents.
Other	12	6	Includes missing persons recoveries, in-custody incidents, cyber crimes, welfare checks, and court outcomes like convictions.

Overall Trends: February saw intensified multi-agency DUI operations and traffic safety efforts amid wet weather conditions. Child exploitation and violent crime investigations continued, with several arrests linked to prior incidents. In-custody events and pedestrian safety emerged as concerns. Total notable arrests: approximately 30 (based on sampled logs and releases); traffic and violent incidents peaked mid-to-late month.

Weekly Summaries

Week of January 31 – February 7

• February 5: RPD arrested Daniel Keiser, 33, of Redding, following a pursuit related to a domestic violence incident. Keiser was wanted on a "be on the lookout" alert from SCSO. Charges include domestic violence; arrested after pursuit.

Week of February 8 – 14

• February 11: A tragic fatal traffic collision occurred on northbound Highway 273, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The incident involved a vehicle striking the individual in the evening; CHP and SCSO responded, with investigations ongoing into factors like visibility and speed.

• February 12: SCSO reported the recovery of a decedent from the Sacramento River (case SCSO26-005723). Details on identity and circumstances pending; tied to a missing persons case from earlier in the month.

Week of February 15 – 21

• February 17: SCSO arrested Christopher Robinson, 28, of Redding, at a residence on Peach Lane for assaults committed in December 2025. The victim suffered broken arms and a gunshot wound in separate incidents; charges include assault with a deadly weapon (245(a)(1) PC) and assault with a firearm (245(a)(2) PC). Robinson attempted to flee but was apprehended without further incident.

• February 18: A Shasta County jury convicted local attorney Lisa Marie Jensen of two felony charges related to a 2023 DUI scooter crash that severely injured an elderly pedestrian on Placer Street in Redding. Charges include DUI causing injury and great bodily injury; sentencing set for March 2026.

• February 21: Multi-agency DUI saturation patrol by RPD, SCSO, and APD resulted in 107 vehicle stops, 40 DUI evaluations, 25 citations, 1 DUI arrest, and 6 additional arrests for various offenses including warrants and possession.

• February 21: SCSO Major Crimes Unit arrested a suspect in a child predator case (case SCSO25-004895). The individual faced charges related to child exploitation and possession of illicit materials; investigation involved digital forensics.

Week of February 22 – 28

• February 23: SCSO and RPD daily arrest logs reported multiple bookings, including: Stephen Andrew Michael Baker (29) for PRCS violation; James Leroy Black (52) for public intoxication (released on own recognizance); Lonnie Henry Booker (54) for possession of controlled substances; and others for charges like battery, theft, DUI, warrants, and assault. Approximately 15 arrests logged for the day.

• February 24: SCSO identified a decedent from an earlier case (C2025-0215), linked to an ongoing investigation; details released confirmed natural causes but highlighted welfare check trends.

• February 25: RPD and SCSO collaborated on a case involving a wanted suspect located and arrested (SCSO25-005442). The individual was apprehended on outstanding warrants for violent crimes; no injuries during arrest.

• February 26: SCSO reported a collision incident (SCSO26-000819), possibly CSL-related; details included minor injuries and traffic disruptions, with charges pending for reckless driving.

Breakdown of "Other" Category

Subcategory	Incidents	Arrests	Notable Details
Missing Persons / Runaways	2	0	Recoveries from the Sacramento River and identifications tied to ongoing cases.
Fraud / Identity Theft / Scams	1	1	Cyber crimes involving digital investigations.
Disturbing the Peace / Noise	1	0	Public intoxication reports from daily logs.
Trespassing / Illegal Camping	0	0	No notable reports this month.
Warrant Service (incidental)	3	3	Arrests during patrols and logs, including PRCS violations and outstanding warrants.
Animal Complaints / Hoarding	0	0	No notable reports this month.
Fires / Arson (non-property class)	0	0	No notable reports this month.
Mental Health / Welfare Checks	2	0	Welfare checks leading to decedent discoveries and natural causes confirmations.
Miscellaneous (found property, civil disputes, suicide attempts, etc.)	3	2	Includes court outcomes like convictions, in-custody incidents, and school-related probes.

Sources:

• Shasta County Sheriff's Office Media Releases: Official incident reports and arrest logs (e.g., SCSO cases). Link

• Shasta County Sheriff's Office Facebook: Posts on arrests, investigations, and enforcement activities. Link

• KRCR-TV: Local news coverage of crimes, hearings, and arrests. Link

• Action News Now: Reports on drug arrests, warrants, and incidents. Link

• Redding Record Searchlight: Articles on assaults and local crime trends. Link

• Shasta County Crime Blotter Report (General): Compiled crime summaries. Link

• Shasta County Crime Blotter Report: October 25 – December 1, 2025: Historical context for trends. Link

• Shasta County Crime Blotter Report: October 2025: Additional background on county crimes. Link