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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department assisted last week in apprehending a former Lake County resident for the murder of a Paradise woman in a case that has involved law enforcement agencies in three counties.
 
Daniel Albert Robleto, 54, a former Clearlake resident who recently was living in Paradise, was arrested Friday during a traffic stop in Lake County, according to the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office and the Clearlake Police Department.
 
Robleto is being charged with the murder of Lisa Marie Madrid, 52, whose body was found in Colusa County the day before his arrest, officials said.
 
The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office reported that just before 7:30 a.m. June 29 deputies were dispatched to a report of a deceased female located on Harbison Road, approximately one mile west of Highway 45. The deceased female later was identified as Madrid.
 
Detectives learned Madrid had worked in Paradise and subsequently obtained video surveillance of Madrid and an unknown male. The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office said its detectives contacted the Paradise Police Department, whose officers were able to identify the male in the video as Robleto.
 
Paradise Police officers and Colusa County Sheriff’s detectives responded to a known residence of Robleto. While officials said they didn’t locate him there, they did find what appeared to be a crime scene.
 
The California Department of Justice Crime Lab was called in to assist and processed the scene. The sheriff’s office said evidence was located that connected Madrid to the residence and Robleto.
 
Robleto had lived in Clearlake, where he had an extensive history of contacts with police. As a result, Colusa County Sheriff’s detectives contacted the Clearlake Police Department for assistance in the case, said Clearlake Police Sgt. Martin Snyder.
 
At 2 p.m. June 30 Clearlake Police officers and Colusa County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on Robleto, who was subsequently arrested, officials said.
 
When he was stopped, Robleto was driving Madrid’s truck in the area of Woodland Avenue in Clearlake, Snyder said.
 
Snyder said the truck was stored and processed at the Clearlake Police facility.
 
Robleto subsequently was booked into the Butte County Jail for murder, officials said.
 
Initially, authorities indicated that the Butte County District Attorney’s Office would handle Robleto’s prosecution for Madrid’s murder.
 
However, the Colusa County District Attorney’s Office announced that it has elected to prosecute Robleto for the homicide, which has crossed the jurisdictions of three counties.
 
“I understand the reasons why the Paradise Police Department wished to proceed with prosecution in Butte County,” said Colusa County District Attorney Matthew Beauchamp in a written statement. “However, my main reason for proceeding in Colusa County is logistical. Because of the location of the body in Colusa County, the physical evidence obtained, and the extensive investigation performed by Colusa County law enforcement in three counties, the appropriate location to venue the case is Colusa County.”
 
Jail records showed that Robleto subsequently was transferred from the Butte County Jail in Oroville to the Colusa County Jail in Colusa.
 
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – County officials are planning to hold several Valley Fire Recovery Task Force meetings this month in order to explain the debris insurance collection process now getting under way.
 
In fall 2015, survivors of the Valley fire authorized the county or its designee to enter their properties and remove structural and tree debris that presented a health and safety hazard to the general public.
 
The program completed burn debris clearance on nearly 1,700 properties, most by CalRecycle.
 
Debris was cleared in exchange for the property owner’s promise to pay whatever amount was ultimately reimbursed under their insurance policy.
 
CalRecycle recently provided invoicing information, and the county is now required to collect funds to reimburse the state.
 
“After a long wait, we realize this is an unwelcome task and a bitter reminder of the losses Valley fire survivors have endured,” said Carol Huchingson, the Valley fire recovery coordinator and county administrative officer. “However, cooperation is essential for the county to discharge its obligations to the state, a critical step in the county’s ongoing recovery from disaster.”
 
In July, three Valley Fire Recovery Task Force Meetings will be held in impacted areas.
 
“The task force meetings we held earlier on in our recovery were a vital means of communication with survivors,” said District 5 Supervisor Rob Brown, who has been very active in Valley fire recovery. “Now that the time has come to collect on insurance, we are returning to that same approach.”
 
The meeting schedule is as follows:
 
– Monday, July 10, 6 p.m.: Coyote Valley Elementary School for those who lost homes in Hidden Valley Lake.
 
– Monday, July 17, 6 p.m.: Twin Pines Casino Event Center for those who lost homes in Middletown and Anderson Springs.
 
– Monday, July 31, 6 p.m.: Cobb Elementary School for those who lost homes in Cobb.
 
At each meeting, packets will be distributed containing all information needed for property owners to pay their personal obligation.
 
Each packet will include a form authorizing the property owner’s insurance company to release information directly to the county, in the event this becomes necessary.
 
District 1 Supervisor Moke Simon, along with Brown, Huchingson and county staff will be available to answer questions and respond to concerns.
 
Property owners who prefer pay at the meeting can bring a check and a copy of the settlement statement from their insurance company detailing the amounts reimbursed for structure debris and/or tree debris removal.
 
Some may already know the amount their insurance company reimbursed. The county is accepting payments now.
 
Property owners are welcome to mail their settlement statement and check in the appropriate amount to the County of Lake Administrative Office, ATTN: Valley Fire Recovery, 255 North Forbes St., Lakeport, CA 95453.
 
Please note, all Valley fire survivors who received services from the county or its designee must complete and sign the insurance authorization form.
 
For any survivor who is not able to attend the task force meeting in his or her area, packets will be sent out via postal mail the next working day.
 
“We know how devastating the Valley fire was to so many families, and we appreciate your working with us now, to ensure our whole community can heal. That includes meeting obligations to the state and county programs for the services they provided,” said Simon.
 
For more information, contact the County of Lake Administrative Office at 707-263-2580.

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Coordinated by local law enforcement to increase and improve police and community partnerships, National Night Out events will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Clearlake, Lakeport and Middletown.

National Night Out is a free event open to the public.

The public is invited to come with questions and bring their children to meet first responders in a friendly atmosphere.

The annual event is funded by the local agencies and the generous donations of services, supplies and prizes by local businesses and organizations.

Clearlake will host its event at Highlands Park, located at 14365 Lakeshore Drive, near the newly opened visitors’ center.

The Lakeport event will take place on Esplanade Street between Konocti Avenue and Helena Street and in the adjacent lakeside homeowners’ park.

Middletown's event will take place at the Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center, 15500 Central Park Road.

An array of first responders and local government representatives will be present at the three locations to mingle and meet with community members.

Clearlake

The Lake County Fire Protection District will be attending the Clearlake event if available with an engine, ambulance and personnel.

A bounce house provided by Lopez Jumpers and a raffle will be held for items donated including a girl's bicycle donated by Griffin's Furniture.

Lakeport

Lakeport Police officers and staff, Lakeport Fire Protection District and city officials will be on site to meet and greet local residents.

Free hot dogs and other snacks will be available to the public.

Attractions in Lakeport will include a youth game area and bicycle decorating contest, sponsored by the Lakeport Main Street Association. Youth are invited to bring their bicycles to participate.

Raffle prizes for children and adults will be raffled and Face Painting by Kathy will have a booth providing free face painting.

Middletown

Representatives in Middletown will include the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Cal Fire, Explorers, the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts.

“This is a great time to get out and meet your first responders and for us to meet you,” Sheriff Brian Martin said.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live according to the National Association of Town Watch website.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It also provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

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LOWER LAKE, Calif. – A Monday afternoon traffic enforcement stop conducted by a deputy sheriff in Lower Lake has resulted in one arrest and the seizure of approximately 6 pounds of crystal methamphetamine.

Armando Barrera, 26, of Modesto was arrested during the stop, according to a report from Sgt. Steve Herdt of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Just after 1:30 p.m. Monday a sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on an Acura sedan for vehicle code violations on Highway 29 near the intersection of Highway 53 in Lower Lake, Herdt said.

Herdt said the deputy contacted the driver and solo occupant of the car, who was identified as Barrera.

A sheriff’s narcotics detection K9 alerted to the presence of a controlled substance in the area of the car’s trunk, Herdt said.

While searching the trunk, the deputy located a suitcase with three large bags of crystal shards determined to be approximately 6 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, according to Herdt.

When broken down into individual dosage units, Herdt said this amount of methamphetamine has a street value of more than $250,000 in Lake County.

Barrera was arrested for transporting and possessing a controlled substance for the purposes of sales. Herdt said Barrera was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility where he was booked.

Barrera, whose booking sheet reported that he is an audio engineer, remained in custody early Wednesday with bail set at $35,000. He’s scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on Wednesday.

Herdt said the sheriff’s office is continuing its efforts to eradicate narcotics from the communities of Lake County and seize the suspected profits of drug trafficking for asset forfeiture whenever possible. 

Anyone with information that can assist the Narcotics Unit with this effort is encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.

Armando Barrera, 26, of Modesto, Calif., was arrested on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Lower Lake, Calif., during a traffic stop in which he was discovered to have 6 pounds of crystal methamphetamine. Lake County Jail photo.

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