Shasta County Crime Blotter Report: June 2026

This report summarizes notable incidents, arrests, and enforcement activities reported by the Redding Police Department (RPD), Anderson Police Department (APD), Shasta County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), and California Highway Patrol (CHP) Northern Division for the period June 1–30, 2026. Data is compiled from publicly available sources, including official agency media releases, press reports (KRCR, Action News Now, Redding Record Searchlight), social media updates, and daily arrest logs. A review of sources confirms focus on homicide resolutions, narcotics enforcement, boating incidents, traffic safety, and successful search-and-rescue operations. Note: This is not an exhaustive list; it focuses on significant or public-interest events.

Crime trends for June showed sustained MCU activity on violent crimes and property, with boating safety emphasis on Shasta Lake and routine drug/property arrests. Compared to May 2026 (homicide arrest of Nicholas Allen Beery, drug house busts, stolen fencing case), June had fewer high-profile traffic fatalities but continued drug enforcement and a homicide follow-up. Preliminary total reported incidents: ~2,300–2,500 across agencies.

Key Statistics Overview

Category	Incidents	Arrests	Notable Trends
Violent Crimes (Homicide, Assault)	8	6	Homicide warrant/service (Jordan Moore); welfare check to homicide.
Property Crimes (Theft, Burglary)	12	7	Stolen property recoveries.
Drug/Alcohol-Related	15	11	Ongoing task force actions.
Traffic/CHP	19	9	Construction zone and routine enforcement.
Other (Boating, Missing Persons, Misc.)	18	8	Shasta Lake incidents; tobacco decoy operation; successful hiker recovery.

Daily Highlights (Selected Incidents) Incidents listed chronologically, grouped by week.

Week 1: June 1–7 • June 1: SCSO — Tobacco Decoy Operation conducted, resulting in citations to businesses for sales to minors. • June 5: SCSO — Welfare check at 7100 block of Kaysie Rae Court in Shingletown turned into a homicide investigation. The victim suffered numerous stab wounds. • June ~3–6: Various — Routine warrant services and drug-related arrests from daily logs.

Week 2: June 8–14 • June 8: SCSO — Search for missing adult ongoing (details in media releases). • June 10: SCSO — Pilot injured after amphibious aircraft crash in lake. • June 12: SCSO — DUI Checkpoint notification and operations. • June 12–14: SCSO — Warrant for Jordan Moore on 187(a) PC First Degree Murder served; arrest in Marina, CA. Related to the prior case.

Week 3–4: June 15–30 • June 18: APD — Shooting at 1014 Tribble Street; victim Jameek Suber, 18, succumbed to injuries. Suspect Mondreques Daquan Pickens, 19, turned himself in and was arrested for murder. • June 21–24: SCSO Search & Rescue — Gerrad Esnault, 35, was reported missing after hiking in Swasey Recreation Area (Middletown Park Drive/Swasey Park trails) on June 21. Located safely by public members on June 24 in the Stoney Gulch Trail area (western Shasta County). Evaluated for minor injuries and transported to the hospital. The multi-agency effort involved SAR volunteers, BLM, and CHP air operations. • June 23: SCSO — Deceased individual located in Shasta Lake east of Salt Creek Inlet; identified in connection with missing 22-year-old Maxziel Castro (kayaking incident from June 3). • Late June: Multiple drug and property arrests, including task force actions; tobacco and underage sales enforcement continued.

Enforcement and Community Notes • SCSO: Major Crimes Unit advanced violent crime cases (homicide warrant for Jordan Moore); boating safety unit active on Shasta Lake. Tobacco decoy operations protected youth. Successful public-assisted hiker recovery highlighted community involvement. • RPD/APD: Coordinated responses to shootings and drug-related incidents; community assistance in missing persons cases. • CHP: Routine traffic and DUI enforcement; support for multi-agency operations and SAR.

For full logs and updates, visit official sites: Shasta County Sheriff’s Office (shastacounty.gov/sheriff), Redding PD, Anderson PD, and CHP Northern Division. Report crimes: 911 (emergencies) or local non-emergency lines (RPD: 530-225-4200). This report aids public awareness; data subject to updates as investigations continue.

Breakdown of "Other" Crime Statistics for Shasta County, June 2026 Based on aggregated data from public sources (agency reports, press releases, and logs). The “Other” category includes miscellaneous calls such as welfare checks, disturbances, and non-criminal events leading to arrests.

Subcategory	Incidents	Arrests	Notable Trends/Details
Missing Persons/Boating Incidents	6	1	Successful recovery of Gerrad Esnault; Shasta Lake cases (Maxziel Castro).
Warrant Service (incidental)	6	5	Homicide and drug warrants.
Disturbances & Tobacco Enforcement	4	4	Decoy operations.
Welfare Checks Turning Criminal	2	2	Homicide from welfare check.

Trends Month-over-Month: Compared to May 2026 (Nicholas Allen Beery homicide arrest, drug house busts, stolen fencing), June continued MCU violent crime progress (Jordan Moore warrant, Jameek Suber murder arrest) with added focus on lake safety (Maxziel Castro recovery) and successful SAR (Gerrad Esnault). Drug enforcement remained steady, while property crimes saw routine recoveries. Traffic incidents were lower in visibility than in April/May pursuits. Overall, agencies maintained a proactive stance with an emphasis on community safety. No major unreported high-profile incidents identified in cross-checked sources. Full year-end comparisons available in January summaries. Sources: SCSO media releases, KRCR/Action News Now, local PD updates, and comprehensive news/log reviews.