February 26, 2021
FEBRUARY 2021 UPDATE

Oroville, CA – Since the arrest of Rogers, detectives have continued to conduct follow-up related to this investigation. During the follow-up investigation, detectives were contacted by a second victim who reported he was molested by Rogers over an approximate three year period of time. Detectives conducted an investigation and located evidence which corroborated the victim’s statements.
Rogers has remained in custody at the Butte County Jail since his November 17 arrest. On February 19, 2021 Rogers was placed under arrest for an additional felony count of continuous sexual abuse of a child. The Sheriff’s Office is still conducting follow-up related to this investigation. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about Rogers or this investigation to contact Detective Mary Barker at 530-538-7671.
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November 18, 2020
OROVILLE RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD

Oroville, CA – In September of 2020, Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) detectives were contacted by a victim who reported he had been molested by his babysitter several years ago. Detectives conducted an investigation and identified the babysitter as Lance Rogers, age 34, of Oroville. Rogers is required to register with law enforcement pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act.
During the investigation detectives interviewed multiple witnesses. Based on evidence located during the investigation, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Rogers. On November 17, detectives contacted Rogers and placed him under arrest for a felony count of continuous sexual abuse of a child, and a felony count of oral copulation of a minor under the age of 14.
Rogers was booked into the Butte County Jail on the afternoon of November 17. Rogers is scheduled to be arraigned at the Butte County Superior Court on Friday, November 20, at 3 PM. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about this investigation to contact Detective Mary Barker at 530-538-7671.
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February 23, 2021
FEBRUARY 2021 UPDATE
Oroville, CA – Over the past two months detectives processed physical evidence and conducted forensic downloads of electronic devices located during the arrest of Horton. During the follow-up investigation, detectives located evidence linking Horton to the following burglaries: A residential burglary in Biggs which occurred in November, 2020 where a firearm was stolen, a burglary at a shop in Biggs which occurred in December, 2020, and an attempted residential burglary in Oroville which occurred in December, 2020.
Horton has remained in custody at the Butte County Jail since his January 7, 2021 arrest. On February 19, 2021, Horton was booked for two additional felony counts of burglary, and one felony count of attempted burglary. The Sheriff’s Office is still conducting follow-up related to this investigation. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about Horton or this investigation to contact Detective Brain Parsons at 530-538-7671.
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January 8, 2021

OROVILLE RESIDENTS ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY AND MANUFACTURING METHAMPHETAMINE
Oroville, CA – On the afternoon of January 7, 2021 a homeowner who resided in the area of Cherokee Road, Oroville called the Butte County Sheriff’s Office and reported they had interrupted a burglary at their residence. Deputies and detectives immediately responded to the area and obtained a description of the suspect from the homeowner. Deputies conducted an area check and located the suspect standing outside of a residence in the 2400 block of Cherokee Road. Deputies and detectives identified the suspect as Brian Horton, age 44, of Oroville.
Deputies and detectives determined Horton resided at the residence where he was contacted, and Horton was on active California State Parole. Deputies and detectives conducted a search of Horton’s residence pursuant to the terms and conditions of Horton’s parole. During the search of Horton’s residence, deputies and detectives contacted Horton’s girlfriend, who was identified as Mindy Kruse, age 35, of Oroville.
Deputies and detectives located numerous evidence items inside Horton’s residence to include the following items: Two firearms, a sawed off shotgun, ammunition, evidence related to the aforementioned burglary, and a methamphetamine lab. The Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force responded to Horton’s residence and processed the methamphetamine lab. A photograph of the firearms deputies and detectives located is attached to this press release.
During the subsequent investigation, detectives located additional evidence that Horton was involved with a separate residential burglary that occurred on Christmas day in the Oroville area. Detectives also located property in Kruse’s purse that was stolen during a vehicle burglary that occurred in the Oroville area.
On the evening of January 7, Horton was booked into the Butte County Jail for felony counts of residential burglary, being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of stolen property, possession of a sawed off shotgun, manufacturing a sawed off shotgun, manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of stolen property, and for violating the terms and conditions of his parole. On the evening of January 7, Kruse was booked into the Butte County Jail for felony counts of vehicle burglary and possession of precursors used to manufacture methamphetamine. Horton and Kruse are scheduled to be arraigned at the Butte County Superior Court on Monday, January 11, at 3 PM.
During the investigation, detectives located evidence Horton was involved in additional thefts on Christmas day. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about this investigation or who had property stolen on Christmas day to contact detect

February 23, 2021
BCSO APPLYING FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE RECREATION PROGRAM
Oroville, CA – The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is in the process of applying for grant funding through the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) program.
Funds from the OHMVR grant support the efforts of the Sheriff’s Office in patrolling the Jonesville Snow Park, the Plumas National Forest and the Lassen National Forest. These duties include enforcement of state laws, federal regulations, and Butte County ordinances. If awarded, BCSO deputies will use patrol vehicles and snowmobiles to patrol in an around these areas year-round. Deputies will assist with visitor safety, education, enforcement, and search and rescue efforts.
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office will provide information and education regarding environmental issues and conservation concerns regarding off-highway vehicle use. The Sheriff’s Office, along with Butte County Sheriff Search and Rescue will respond to emergency calls for service in and around these areas as needed.
Beginning Tuesday, March 2rd, 2021, through Monday, May 3rd, 2021, a draft of the grant application will be available for viewing and public comment at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov. From that website, the public will be directed to the Grants/On-line Grant Application (OLGA) public review feature for instructions on how to submit their comments. Written public comments can also be mailed to Sergeant Dave Ennes at the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, 5 Gillick Way, Oroville CA, 95965.
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Released by: Sergeant Dave Ennes
Contact: (530) 538-7389

February 11, 2021

BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING PERSON

Oroville, CA – The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) continues looking for Tatiana Dugger, age 19, of Los Angeles. On January 9, Ms. Dugger’s family contacted the Oakland Police Department and completed a missing person report. On January 13, the Oakland Police Department requested the Butte County Sheriff’s Office assume jurisdiction of the aforementioned missing person investigation, since Ms. Dugger’s family resides in Butte County.
On the afternoon of January 13, detectives interviewed Ms. Dugger’s family members. After the interviews, detectives began conducting an investigation. During the investigation, detectives located evidence to include telephone records which indicate Ms. Dugger’s last known location was in Oakland. Detectives determined Ms. Dugger moved from Butte County to Los Angeles approximately four months ago.
Butte County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to work cooperatively with the Oakland Police Department in our ongoing efforts to locate Ms. Dugger. Ms. Dugger is an African American female, 19-years-old, 5’7”, 140 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Butte County Sheriff’s Office detectives at (530) 538-7671 or (530) 538-7322 or the Oakland Police Department’s Special Victims Unit/Missing Persons Unit at (510) 238-3641.
Oakland Deputy Chief Drennon Lindsey said, “The Oakland Police Department Missing Persons Unit Investigators will continue to provide support and resources to help the Butte County Sheriff’s Office detectives and the Dugger family in locating Ms. Dugger.” Deputy Chief Lindsey went on to say, “Investigators from OPD’s Missing Persons Unit will meet with the Dugger family this Saturday and assist with passing out flyers of Tatiana Dugger.”
Butte County Sheriff’s Office Captain Steve Boyd said, “Our detectives continue working with the Oakland Police Department to locate Tatiana. We encourage our community, other communities and our media partners to help us locate Tatiana.”
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February 10, 2021

OROVILLE RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

Oroville, CA – In 2020, Butte County Sheriff’s Office detectives began investigating Jesus Roblescruz, age 22, of Oroville. During the investigation detectives located evidence indicating Roblescruz was downloading child pornography. On February 3, detectives served a search warrant at Roblescruz’s residence, which is located in the 3100 block of Columbia Avenue, Oroville.
During the service of the search warrant, detectives seized a cellular telephone from Roblescruz’s person, and multiple electronic devices that belonged to Roblescruz. During a forensic search of the cellular telephone located on Roblescruz’s person, detectives located over 600 images of child pornography. Detectives also located evidence indicating Roblescruz was the individual who downloaded the child pornography.
On February 9, detectives placed Roblescruz under arrest for a felony count of possessing over 600 images of child pornography. Roblescruz was booked into the Butte County Jail on the afternoon of February 9. Roblescruz is scheduled to be arraigned at the Butte County Superior Court on February 11, at 3 PM. Roblescruz’s bail was set at $75,000. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about this investigation to contact Detective Mary Barker at 530-538-7671.
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