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Officers seek suspect in shooting

Last Updated on Thursday, 05 August 2010 14:21 Written by Lassennews Thursday, 05 August 2010 14:00

Thursday, Aug. 5 — Lassen County law enforcement officials are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting near the drive-through of the Burger King on Susanville’s Main Street around 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, July 30.

Officers responded to the restaurant after what sounded like gunshots in the area. Officers arrived to find 29 year-old Susanville resident Nathan Duane Wilson had sustained two apparent gunshot wounds to the leg.

Wilson was transported to Banner Lassen Medical Center via ambulance for treatment, and according to Police Captain Tom Downing, Wilson’s injuries appeared to be non-life threatening.

During the police investigation, Wilson told officers he was shot by someone he knew after they got into a verbal argument in the drive-through area of the fast-food restaurant.

The suspect fled prior to police arriving on scene. Despite an extensive search by the SPD, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol, the suspect was not located and as of press time Friday, July 30, the man was still at large.

Downing confirmed police are not ready to release the name of the suspect because the investigation is on going.

People are being asked to contact the police if they have any information regarding the incident. People can remain anonymous if they wish, and can contact the police either at SPD headquarters at 1801 Main St. or by contacting its 24-hour dispatch center at 257-2171.

Kanavel wins Miss Lassen County Pageant

July 27, 2010 — Suzanne Kanavel can add one more thing to her community service list: Miss Lassen County.

Not only did she get the crown, Kanavel won a $1,500 scholarship and an additional $100 for winning the community service and most talented awards. She is the daughter of Jonelle and Richard Kanavel, of Janesville.

Supes approve city natural gas contract

July 27, 2010 — Lassen County will soon become a city of Susanville natural gas customer.

On Tuesday, July 20, the Lassen County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the public works department to enter into an agreement with the city of Susanville to provide natural gas service to multiple county facilities currently utilizing other fuel types and make the necessary conversions to utilize the service.

City approves HUSA assessment fees

July 27, 2010 — After a Wednesday, July 21 public hearing, the Susanville City Council approved, in a 4-1 vote, assessment fees for the Historic Uptown Susanville Association.

Mayor Lino Callegari and councilmembers Rod DeBoer, Cheryl McDonald and Doug Sayers approved the fees, while councilmember Joe Franco voted no.

Lightning causes fires across county

July 27, 2010 — While firefighting resource teams are being dispatched to handle the Constantia Fire near Doyle, Calif., the past weekend lightning activity has caused dozens of smaller fires in outlying areas around Lassen County, according to Susanville Interagency Fire Center Public Information Officer Jeff Fontana.

Fire agencies have responded to fires since lightning storms came through the county around 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 24.

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