July 13, 2018
UPCOMING CHANGE TO BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RECORDS WINDOW HOURS
Oroville, CA-- A change in hours is announced for The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Records window at 5 Gillick Way in Oroville.  Beginning on Friday, August 10, 2018, open hours will be reduced on Fridays to 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  This change only affects Friday afternoons and does not affect the Civil Department window.  The BCSO lobby will continue to be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  
 The reduction in open hours on Friday is needed to address staffing shortages, changes in workflow processes, and training of personnel.  This is anticipated to be a temporary change and a return to full hours on Friday will be announced at a later date.
 The BCSO Records Division provides valuable services to the community such as “Livescan” fingerprinting, Concealed Weapon, Alarm, and other permits, and copies of Law Enforcement records.  
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BCSO Community Relations Unit
530.871.9440

July 2, 2018
UPDATE: ARREST MADE IN HOMICIDE CASE
Chico, Ca—On January 18, 2018, Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Detectives responded to a call from a man reporting his wife, Sherry Facciuto, and son, Alton Facciuto, missing. Detectives located Sherry Facciuto’s deceased body on her family’s property on Anita Road in Chico. Witnesses reported seeing Alton Facciuto driving his mother’s stolen vehicle that afternoon. Detectives located Alton Facciuto the next morning walking on Cleveland Street in Chico. 
Due to the nature of the crime scene, detectives investigated this case as a homicide. Alton Facciuto was identified as a person of interest in the case after being seen driving his mother’s stolen vehicle. Alton Facciuto was arrested in January for vehicle theft and has been in custody throughout the process of the investigation. An autopsy was conducted and confirmed that Sherry Facciuto’s injuries were consistent with strangulation. 
Detectives recently completed the homicide investigation and determined that evidence collected throughout the process of the investigation, including witness statements and DNA evidence, connects Alton Facciuto to the murder of his mother. Alton Facciuto has been arrested for murder and remains booked in the Butte County Jail. Alton’s bail has been set at $1,000,000.00. The case has been submitted to the Butte County District Attorney’s Office. 
*Original press release is attached below. 
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BCSO Community Relations Unit
530.871.9440

January 19, 2018
BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETECTIVES INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE IN CHICO
Chico, Ca— At approximately 4:00PM on 1/18/18, Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) received a call from a man reporting his wife and son missing. At approximately 5:40PM a vehicle registered to the reporting party and his wife was located near Bed Bath and Beyond in Chico; however, there were no signs of the individuals reported missing. 
BCSO Deputies responded to the reporting party’s residence on Anita Road. While at the residence, Deputies located the reporting party’s wife, identified as Sherry Facciuto, age 60 from Chico, deceased on the property. BCSO Investigations Unit responded to the scene and detectives are in the process of gathering, examining and processing evidence. Due to evidence located at the scene, detectives are investigating this incident as a homicide. 
A search was conducted in the early morning hours of 1/19/18 in an effort to locate the reporting party’s son, identified as Alton Facciuto, age 32. Alton Facciuto is considered a person of interest in this case. Facciuto was located, arrested for a parole violation, and booked into Butte County Jail. 
The investigation into this case is in the preliminary stages. In an effort to protect the integrity of the investigation, additional details will not be released at this time. BCSO Detectives are requesting that anyone who has had contact with Alton Facciuto in the past few days contact the BCSO Investigations Unit at 538-7671.
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BCSO Community Relations Unit
530.871.9440

June 19, 2018

New CCW License Application and Renewal Process at BCSO

Oroville, CA- Beginning July 2, 2018, The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) will be switching to an online process for issuing Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) licenses. BCSO is streamlining the process by utilizing a computerized program called “Permitium.” This will allow users the ability to go online 24 hours a day and turn in the application online. The new process is for both first time CCW license applicants as well as CCW license holders who need to renew their license. First time applicants will still need to visit BCSO one time, to be fingerprinted and to have a photograph taken. The thorough background check for new applicants conducted by the Department of Justice does not change through this new process. 
In California, “Permitium” is used in 40 out of the 58 Sheriff’s Offices. This new system will eliminate the need to make multiple trips to BCSO, and make the process of receiving and renewing CCW licenses faster. This new process will also increase our efficiency, saving staff time and resources at BCSO. To renew or apply for a CCW license you can visit, http://www.buttecounty.net/sheriffcoroner and click on the “get a CCW” icon on the right-hand side of the page. 
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BCSO Community Relations Unit
(530) 871-9440

Stolen Property Recovered
Chico, CA- On May 23, 2018, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) received a call regarding a residential burglary that had just been discovered at a home off of Keefer Road in Chico. The homeowners were out of state at the time of the burglary. Numerous items, valued at more than $10,000, which included three firearms, were stolen from the home. Deputy Mariah Smith conducted an investigation, which led to an apartment building on Ralland Circle in Chico. Deputy Smith located items inside a vehicle parked outside the apartment complex that had been stolen from the victim’s residence. After further investigation, Deputy Smith located the apartment associated with the vehicle. Attempts to make contact at the apartment were unsuccessful. A search warrant was written for the vehicle and the apartment. On service of the search warrant, BCSO deputies and detectives located the suspects, identified as Cody Bentley, age 26, of Corning, and Cezarina Rose, age 31, of Gerber.

During the search of the apartment and the vehicle, the three firearms belonging to the victim were recovered, along with other stolen property taken during the burglary. Also during the search, deputies located stolen property taken from at least one residential burglary, which occurred in Oregon. Bentley and Rose were arrested. Bentley was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, residential burglary, and possession of stolen property. Rose was arrested for possession of stolen property, and residential burglary.

On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Bentley pleaded guilty to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property. Rose pleaded guilty to the charge of possession of stolen property. Bentley will be sentenced July 11th, and Rose will be sentenced August 8th.

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May 23, 2018
BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MARINE UNIT REMINDS CITIZENS TO BE SAFE WHILE ENJOYING BUTTE COUNTY WATERWAYS
Oroville, Ca--Keep the summer fun coming - whether it's a recreational boat, a canoe, or a personal watercraft, the Butte County Sheriff’s Marine Unit wants everyone to have a safe and memorable time out on the water.

Operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness, and speeding are the four leading causes of tragic boat accidents, and the leading cause of death while boating is drowning. Crash statistics show that boaters who wear life jackets and take boater safety courses are most likely to stay safe on our waterways.

Follow these basic safety tips when enjoying our beautiful lakes and rivers with family and friends:

 Wear a life jacket and insist that your guests do the same. Children under the age of 13 are required by law to wear a life jacket that fits them properly while on your boat, and a life jacket on board of proper size is required for every person. Life jackets are also required on standup paddle boards and kayaks/canoes.
 Never drink alcohol while boating. Alcohol was again the leading factor in all fatal boating accidents. Stay sharp on the water by leaving the alcohol on land.
 Take a boating safety course. Many courses are available online, and California’s Boater Card requirements are now in effect - this year, anyone ages 16-20 must have a card in their possession to operate a boat, and older age groups will be included in years following. Visit californiaboatercard.com to get started.
 Stay in control by taking charge of your safety and that of your passengers - it is imperative to maintain control of your vessel and your passengers. Don’t forget that safety and responsibility begins with you.
 Understand and obey boating safety recommendations and navigational rules - learn the rules of boating before you head out on the water.
 Prepare your boat before you leave home - make sure it runs and operates safely, and be sure to check for required equipment such as life jackets, a throwable flotation device, and a marine-type fire extinguisher. Visit California Boating & Waterways online for complete requirements specific to your boat.
The Sheriff’s Marine Unit is out on our waterways to ensure a safe environment for all - boater education and strict enforcement of California’s boating laws are always a priority, so follow the rules, have fun, and enjoy the summer season!
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BCSO Community Relations Unit
530.871.9440