Man Arrested for Felony Child Endangerment 

November 18, 2023 - Smartsville, CA – Nevada County Sheriff's Office officials report that 34-year-old James Robert Wolfsgruber Jr. of Smartsville was arrested on November 15, 2023, on several charges, including felony child endangerment, felony possession of a firearm, felony possession of ammunition, possession of a controlled substance while in possession of a loaded firearm, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor cultivation of cannabis, and committing a felony while released on bail or own recognizance.

On November 15, 2023, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) deputies and detectives responded to the 10000 block of Wild Turkey Ln. in Smartsville to assist Nevada County Probation officers, who were at the residence already to arrest Wolfsgruber on an unrelated probation violation.

While on scene, NCSO deputies and Probation officers located over 30 pounds of processed cannabis; an uncapped syringe on the floor filled with suspected methamphetamine and heroin; and a loaded shotgun with the safety off, which was leaning by a child’s play kitchen. All items were accessible to a minor present at the scene.

Wolfsgruber was booked into Wayne Brown Correctional Facility without incident. Following his arrest, NCSO detectives returned to the residence on November 16 to execute a newly obtained search warrant and 331 additional pounds of processed cannabis were seized and 75 cannabis plants destroyed. Wolfsgruber’s father, 68-year-old James Robert Wolfsgruber Sr., who lives on the property as well, was also cited for misdemeanor cultivation of cannabis.

This case remains under investigation.

Source & photos: Nevada County Sheriff's Office