October 4, 2023 - Calaveras County Sheriff's Office officials report that two individuals were arrested, and firearms and ammunition were seized during a probation compliance check conducted by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and the Calaveras County Probation Department on Monday, October 2, 2023, at around 2:00 P.M.

The compliance check took place in the 200 block of Rose Street in Valley Springs, resulting in the discovery of one rifle, one revolver, and corresponding ammunition inside the residence. The occupant, Ronald Lance, age 62, of Valley Springs, who is prohibited from possessing both firearms and ammunition, was taken into custody without incident. Upon examining the firearms, it was discovered that the rifle's serial numbers had been removed unlawfully.

Megan Newman, age 32, of Valley Springs, was found hiding inside the residence during the compliance check and also arrested based on an outstanding warrant related to a probation violation.

Both Lance and Newman were arrested and booked into Calaveras County Jail. Lance was charged with felony illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as altering the serial number, while Newman was booked for an outstanding felony warrant.

Source & photo: Calaveras County Sheriff's Office