by News Staff | Jun 1, 2017 | Law Enforcement
Bishop Police Department press release On Sunday, May 28, 2017 at approximately 6:05 am, units responded to a disturbance in the area of the 1000 block of North Main Street in Bishop. Upon arrival, it was determined that a female visiting from out of the area had been...
by News Staff | May 25, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
Inyo County Sheriff’s Office press release On Tuesday May 23rd, Inyo County Sheriff’s Dispatch was contacted with a request for a deputy to conduct a welfare check on an individual who had not shown up to work. After responding to the residence on Post Street in...
by News Staff | Apr 26, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
By Deb Murphy Jury selection in the trial of Raymond Bencoma went into its third day today. As of this morning, Inyo County District Attorney Tom Hardy had no good estimate on when the trial will start. Bencoma faces multiple felony charges including assault on an...
by News Staff | Apr 26, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
A 27-year-old Independence man was killed in an accident Tuesday night on Black Rock Springs Road. According to a California Highway Patrol report, the man was riding a 2006 Honda CRF 450 and collided with a 1989 Yamaha Banshee being driven by a 26-year-old...
by News Staff | Apr 24, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
Ray Bencoma’s trial on multiple charges including assault on an officer begins today in Independence. According to Inyo County District Attorney Tom Hardy, most of Monday will be taken up with jury selection. Opening arguments should begin Tuesday. The Bishop resident...
by News Staff | Apr 19, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
The Eastern Sierra Peace Officers Association (ESPOA) was recently made aware of a family tragedy affecting one of our members. Retired Bishop California Highway Patrol Sergeant, Brian Biehl’s daughter suffered a massive heart attack and she is currently listed in...
