Deputy Discovers 17 Pounds Of Pot In Woman's Car Near Colfax

A 28-year-old woman was arrested near Colfax after deputies say they found her with 17 pounds worth of marijuana.

• Jan 17, 2020

Woman's Laptop Stolen While She Was Typing At Colfax Starbucks; 3 Arrested

A brazen grab-and-go theft at a coffee shop in Colfax led police to three suspects who are now behind bars. 

• Nov 29, 2019

Pair Arrested For September Colfax Home Break-In, Burglary

Authorities say two people suspected of breaking into a Colfax home and burglarizing the place back in September have been arrested.

• Nov 20, 2019

Thrill Seekers Urged To Heed Danger Signs After Teen Gets Injured Jumping From Ponderosa Bridge

Cal Fire firefighters from Colfax and California Highway Patrol have a warning for teenage thrill-seekers after a girl was injured after jumping from the Ponderosa Bridge.

• Jul 17, 2019

Placer Co. Deputy Treated For Possible Meth Exposure After Arresting Suspects

A Placer County deputy had to be treated for a possible exposure to methamphetamine during an arrest, officials say.

• May 24, 2019

Sheriff: Bay Area Men Arrested For Stealing $10K Worth Of Wheels And Tires

The Placer County Sheriff's Office said three men were arrested for stealing wheels and tires from Winner Chevrolet in Colfax.

• May 21, 2019

Man Who Fell Off Raft On North Fork Of American River Found Dead

A man has been found dead after a raft he was in flipped over on the North Fork of the American River over the weekend.

• May 6, 2019

Suspects Sought In Colfax Shell Station Smash And Grab

Detectives are asking for help in finding the suspects who broke into a Colfax gas station and made off with cash and cigarettes. 

• Mar 25, 2019

Intruder Arrested After Apparent Burglary, House Fire In Colfax

Placer County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man Tuesday morning for allegedly breaking into a home and starting a fire off of Plutes Way in Colfax. 

• Mar 19, 2019