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08/01/2025

Stabbing suspect at large...

PRESS RELEASE

CASE/INCIDENT: 25-1825
LOCATION: South Main Street, Red Bluff
DATE OCCURRED: 0728/2025

Armed Robbery and Assault with a deadly weapon

Suspect at large: Valente Ivan Martinez

Charges:
211 PC- Robbery
245(a)(1) PC- Assault with a deadly weapon (not firearm)
182 PC- Conspiracy

SUMMARY:

On 07/28/2025 at approximately 1011 hours:

Officers of the Red Bluff Police Department were dispatched to a transient encampment located to the west of the 200 block of South Main Street, near the railroad tracks, for a report of a man who had been stabbed.

On scene Officers located the victim, who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. During the investigation it was learned two men, Dustyn Yancy and Valente Martinez, had conspired to use a knife and rob the victim of an undisclosed amount of cash. During the robbery, after the two men already had the victim’s wallet and money, Valente Martinez stabbed the victim with a folding style pocketknife.

After the robbery and stabbing, the two suspects fled the scene together on foot. Dustyn Yancy was located and arrested for his role in this case on July 29, 2025.

At this time Valente Martinez’ whereabouts are unknown. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

The Red Bluff Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with any information that will lead to the location and arrest of Valente Martinez.

If you have any information about this case please contact Detective Baxter at the Red Bluff Police Department, 530-527-3131

07/31/2025

Do you recognize this burglar?

07/30/2025

07/23/2025

Missing...

07/16/2025

Do you know these kids?

🚨 Update on RPD Case No. RPD25-008122 🚨

We are continuing to investigate a reported hate crime that occurred on July 14, 2025, in the 3500 block of Traverse Street. Several juveniles targeted a Hispanic resident with racially derogatory remarks, vandalism, and harassment. The victim was subjected to repeated attacks over several hours.

All juvenile suspects have now been identified. Their photos have been removed from our public posts, and we are no longer seeking the public’s assistance in this case. Thank you to those who provided valuable assistance in helping us move this investigation forward.

🚫 Hate Has No Home in Redding 🚫

Hate has no home in Redding. Crimes motivated by bias, hatred, or bigotry not only harm individuals and families — they strike at the heart of who we are as a community. Hate crimes generate fear, division, and pain; therefore, they will not be tolerated.

We remain committed to using every available resource to bring justice to those affected and to hold those responsible accountable in all crimes motivated by hate.

We also want to emphasize the importance of reporting hate crimes. If you or someone you know has been the victim of or witnessed a hate crime, please come forward. Your safety matters. Your voice matters.

Whether defined by race, religion, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, or ability — you deserve to feel safe, valued, and respected in Redding.

Together, we stand united against hate.

Redding Police Department
July 16, 2025
RPD Case Number: RPD25-008122
Authored By: Sergeant Hollemon, #300

🚨 Original Post Below 🚨

Help Identify Hate Crime Suspects

On July 14, 2025 at around 2:30 a.m., Officers of the Redding Police Department responded to a hate crime where several juveniles targeted a residence at the 3500 block of Traverse Street. Over a three-hour span, the juveniles returned multiple times, escalating from doorbell-ditching to making racially derogatory remarks toward the Hispanic victim.

The suspects threw tortillas and rocks, kicked the door, and damaged the screen before fleeing. We intend to file a criminal complaint with Shasta County Probation's Juvenile Division for a hate crime, vandalism, and attempted burglary once the suspects are positively identified.

We are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the juvenile suspects caught clearly on Ring camera footage. If you recognize them or have information regarding this investigation, please contact the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200.

Redding Police Department
July 16, 2025
RPD Case Number: RPD25-008122
Authored By: Officer McGann #206
Reviewed By: Sergeant Hollemon #300

07/15/2025

Paddlers wanted!

07/15/2025

How pretty is your best friend?

The 2026 North State Pet Photo Contest launches Wednesday at 8AM!

The 2026 North State Pet Photo Contest is almost here — your chance to show off your pet and support animals in need!

For just $5, you can enter your favorite photo of your pet — just no people in the photo. Then rally your friends and family to vote! Every $1 = 1 vote.

The top 13 pets will win a professional mini photo session with Mike Riot Photography and be featured in Haven Humane’s 2026 calendar. The pet with the most votes lands the cover!

You can also Reserve a Day for $20 to mark your pet’s birthday or gotcha day — limited spots available!

Contest opens July 16 at 8:00 AM — mark your calendar!
https://www.gogophotocontest.com/havenhumane

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07/11/2025

Cool down!

06/27/2025

Be informed.

THIS IS A CALL TO ACTION!

Join us to discuss HOW CHANGES TO MEDICAID COULD AFFECT YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY. Brandon Thornock, CEO of Shasta Community Health Center, together with Sam Itani, CEO of Shasta Regional Medical Center, will present the impact of the new federal legislation which includes critical changes to Medicaid that will be voted on by the US Senate and the US House of Representatives in the next few days.

The informational meeting will be held on Monday, June 30, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Shasta Community Health Center Diestelhorst Rooms 1, 2, and 3; located at 1035 Placer Street, Redding, CA 96001.

If you would like to attend in person, there is seating for about 100 people. If you prefer to join us online, the event will be live streamed through the following:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1217296189674186/

Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZmE1MGE3YmYtN2YxYy00YjhjLTg1MzQtZjk4NTkxMDYxNGVh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f63a2b11-33f0-4ae6-b4d5-3747dadf3500%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2291428789-d61c-42aa-bd96-62a3b4915738%22%7d

06/24/2025

Missing juvenile...

-BOLO MISSING JUVENILE-

Be on the lookout for Keanu Joseph Nahinu, a missing juvenile. Last seen on June 21, 2025, at approximately 1700 Hours in Lake Shastina. His court-mandated black ankle monitor was found removed with scissors near a truck in the driveway.

Name: Keanu Joseph Nahinu
Associates: Sureños gang affiliation
Circumstances: Last seen by his mother at their residence around 1700 hours. No prior indication of intent to leave. There are no indications of immediate danger surrounding his absence as of now.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PERSON CONTACT:
Officer Samuel Woods,
Badge #411
Phone: 530-938-4113
16309 Everhart Drive, W**d, CA 96094

06/22/2025

Breaking news! US bombs Iranian nuclear site. KQMS will carry President Trumps address to the nation at 7pm.