Oroville, CA – On August 31, 2022, at approximately 6:20 PM, Correctional deputies discovered an inmate, Miles Michael Kenneth Bondley, age 34, had escaped from the Butte County Jail. It was determined Bondley escaped from a fully-enclosed, high security exercise yard between 5:30 PM and 6:20 PM on today’s date. Correctional staff are actively investigating to determine how Bondley managed to escape the yard. Deputies and local law enforcement agencies were notified of the escape and deputies immediately began a search for Bondley.   

Bondley is pending trial on numerous felony charges, including: Burglary, stalking, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted arson, victim/witness dissuasion, domestic violence, along with a Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) violation. 

Deputies, assisted by officers from multiple law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Bondley.  Bondley is further described as a 34-year-old white male, 5’10 / 170 lbs, with green eyes and brown hair. Bondley has tattoos, including the name “Linda” on the right side of his neck, and numerous tattoos on both lower arms.

Bondley has history in numerous areas of Butte County, including Oroville, Chico, Magalia and Paradise. Bondley should be considered dangerous. Anyone who believes they have seen Bondley should not approach him and should immediately call 9-1-1. Anyone with further information on Bondley’s whereabouts should call BCSO at (530) 538-7322.

August 12, 2022

ONE PERSON ARRESTED DURING GRIDLEY SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

Gridley, CA- On August 12, 2022, at approximately 2:01 a.m., the Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Highway 99, Gridley. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a victim who had been shot. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital where he received medical treatment and remains in critical condition.
During the investigation, detectives located evidence that gave them cause to believe Francisco Magana, age 35, of Gridley was involved in the shooting.
Detectives determined Magana was residing in an encampment located off HWY 99 outside Gridley. The BCSO SWAT Team responded to the encampment and attempted to arrest Magana. Magana fled the area on foot. With assistance from a BCSO helicopter, BCSO SWAT team members conducted an extensive search of the area surrounding the encampment. After an hour-long search, SWAT team members located Magana. Magana was placed under arrest for a felony count of home invasion robbery and for violating the terms and conditions of his parole.
This is an active, ongoing investigation. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about this investigation to contact Detective Zach Price at 530-538-7671.
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022

 

Butte County, CA- Neighborhoods throughout Butte County are invited to join over 38 million neighbors across 16 thousand communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide for National Night Out, Tuesday, August 2, 2022. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work. Together, we are making that happen. From time to time, neighbors throughout Butte County and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on their front porch lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement. Along with the traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most communities celebrate National Night Out by hosting block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and more.

National Project Coordinator, Matt Peskin said, “This is a night for our nation to stand together and promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity. National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement. When law enforcement and the community work closely together, some amazing things can happen.”

The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) will be celebrating National Night Out, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Biggs Family Park, located at 8^th and B Streets, Biggs. We would like to thank the Butte County Public Health Department, Valley Oak Children’s Services, CAL FIRE, the Butte County Farm Bureau, the City of Biggs and the Biggs United Methodist Church for partnering with us for this annual event.

July 14, 2022


BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEARCHING FOR MISSING PERSON


Berry Creek, CA- On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) was contacted by a male who reported he went camping near the area of Bald Rock Trailhead near Bean Creek Road, Berry Creek. The male indicated he was accompanied by his 14-year-old son, and his friend who was identified as Christopher Stephenson, age 57, of Marysville. During the camping trip the male became separated from his 14-year-old son and Stephenson.

After receiving the call from the male, BCSO deputies responded to Berry Creek and began searching for the missing individuals. BCSO Search and Rescue personnel, BCSO Special Enforcement Unit Deputies, and a BCSO helicopter also responded to the area to assist with the search. On the evening of July 13, BCSO personnel located the missing 14-year-old victim near the bottom of a steep rock embankment. Deputies determined the 14-year-old victim was deceased. This remains an active and ongoing investigation.

BCSO personnel are currently in the Berry Creek area searching for Christopher Stephenson. A photograph of Stephenson is attached to this press release. Please contact the Butte County Sheriff’s Office at 530 538-7322 if you have any information on the whereabouts of Christopher.
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Oroville, CA – In June of 2022, Butte County Sheriff’s Office detectives were contacted by a minor victim who reported they had been sexually abused by an adult male.  Detectives conducted an investigation and identified the suspect as  Dwayne Fien, age 40, of Oroville. 

During the investigation detectives interviewed multiple individuals.  Based on evidence located during the investigation, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Fien.  On July 08, detectives contacted Fien and placed him under arrest for a felony count of engaging in sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 10.    

Fien was booked into the Butte County Jail on the afternoon of July 08.  The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about this investigation to contact Detective Mariah Smith at 530-538-7671.