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Home My WebLink About033-022-010IN TWO MOBILEHOMES WITHOUT PERMITS. 8/24/94 f ' ; a 11 F r L 4 f O a WraTr WIT im-R, 40 t HUI 170V I.1I1-V1Vl" l'u— --- bound on Highway 70 at about q -Z-20' a"m. As the vehicle drifted off. the right side of the roadway, Eakins awakened and jerked the j�Officers -By Gary L. Jones MERCURY -REGISTER STAFF WRITER A 22 -year-old Chico woman Ruiz was driving a 1983 Toyota suffered major injuries later pickup eastbound on Durham - Thursday morning when her car Pentz Road at about 8:50 a.m. was struck head-on by another when he became distracted as he suffer from meth lab Four law enforcement officers were treated for respiratory irrita- tion late Tuesday night after they *were exposed to dangerous chem- icals when a male subject inten- tionally broke a container during a raid on a suspected drug manufac- turing operation east of Oroville. "All four had throat irritation and slight inhilation problems," said agent Sue Weber -Brown of the Butte Inter -agency Narcotics Task Force, coordinating unit of the surprise warrant search of property at 123 Lake Forest Ave., off Lakeland Boulevard, shortly before 10 p.m. Four suspects were arrested 'early Wednesday morning after officers al By Terry; Vau Dell SPECIAL Tb THE MERCURY -REGISTER Months after serving a prison ierin on multiple child molestation charges, a former Oroville youth leader Wednesday was returned to a' Butte County courtroom under a controversial new civil law which targets so-called "violent sexual predators." = If a local judge or jury ultimate- ly determines that Bruce Clotfelter, 35, has a recognizable mental dis- order that would make him likely to continue molesting children, he could be ordered committed for a minimum of two more years at a state mental institution. methamphetamine labs on the property. Booked into Butte County Jail on charges of manufacturing the illegal substance were: William Thomas Robertson, 46, of Oroville; David John Stevens, 28, a transient; Anthony Phillip Gaston, 23, of Oroville, and Deborah Denise Hartman, 37, of Oroville. Stevens also was booked into jail on a felony probation violation warrant. An additional charge of posses- sion of methamphetamine was filed against Hartman, who was reportedly found with a small vial containing a undisclosed amount of the substance. Each suspect is .being held in lieu of $500,000 bail. legedly found two large Two additional male subjects See Bust page 8A olester aces civi were detained at the later were released wi charged. The 10 -year-old dau female suspect was c Butte County Child Services. She was fc neighboring residence home at the time of thf Treated for chemic at Oroville Hospital a were Oroville police ( Roberson; Butte Couni officer Matt Fuchs; Jon Meyer of the Bi District Attorney's Of assigned to the BINT Butte Anti-drug Supervision unit of. Taber. According to We the warrant search wa be prosecuted under the new vio- lent sexual predator law, which took effect.last January. The case had b en delayed for months because of difficulties in getting Clotfelter transferred from a federal penitentiary, where he is currently serving a 14 -month term for impersonating a military offi- cer. Sacramento authorities charged that shortly after he was paroled from prison for forcibly molesting several young boys in Oroville, Clotfelter began visiting elemen- tary schools in the Roseville area, posing as a U.S. Navy "Top Gun" pilot. Butte County prosecutors cite that incident in contendine that long as possible. .. Wearing a green j the tall, mustachioed d brought before Suf Judge Roger Gilbert for the setting of a so - able cause" hearing - before a jury trial can Clotfelter's case. Clotfelter's cot attorney, Dennis Hoptowit, asked for a one week continuance, saying he had not even been aware the convicted molester had been trans- ferred to the Butte County Jail and needed time to confer with him. Hoptowit had indicated. earlier he intends to challenge the DA's petition - in part - on constitutional erounds. another vehicle in the southbound lane of Highway 149. See Wrecks page 8A ung UIe uppunLIHIL w gV uk)Wll there and fly my kites." Salloom's story is, in fact, about success, but not just through Her students enjoy it so much, she's organizing a kite See Finalist page 8A ,ally assaultive conauct. Clotfelter was originally con- ilicted in 1989 of committing lewd acts with several boys , ages 9 to 13, while serving as a church youth leader in Oroville:. He was released from prison in April, 1994, after serving less than five years of a ten-year term. But he was found in violation of eras mosevllle scnuws, bpUKU w students about his imaginary mili- tary career and even signed' Navy posters for the children. In reality, court records show he is unmarried, has no children and at the time was living with his parents in Citrus Heights. It was while he was serving a one year parole violation sentence I11,1 -1y lV aVVal \.t.u. Such persons can be ordered confined to a mental facility for two years initially, but the law pro- vides for "extensions" thereafter every two years until the court determines they no longer pose a risk. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said that he intends Contlnued from 1A :o, submit to the court the written Findings of two state mental health Joctors, both of whom have con - :luded that given Clotfelter's histo- ryi he would pose a continued dan- ;er to young boys if released. If after reviewing that evidence Bust Continued from 1A nation of lengthy investigation into suspected drug manufacturing at the location. "This is the second time we have found a lab on this property " a judge finds there is "probable cause" to do so, he will convene a trial to let a local jury decide whether Clotfelter meets the crite- ria of a sexual predator and should be confined to a state mental facil- ity after his federal term expires, Ramsey explained. Officers approached the main house on the property, in which one laboratory was located. Seized were various chemicals, containers and glassware used in the suspect- ed manufacture of methampheta- mine. she said, adding the most recent raid was a coordinated effort of All. four suspects also were B1NTF agents and officers of, the., wlocated in the main. house. The Butte Anti-drug Soecial``" other tw&iddividuals�vd&in a Supervision unit. vehicle while officers executed the warrant search. BINTF and B.A.S.S. officers were assisted at the scene by per- sonnel from the Oroville Police Department, State Department of Fish and Game and the California Highway Patrol. "We made the approach on foot," said Weber -Brown, describ- ing the poor condition of the only access to the property. "We sur- prised them." � r !) O •- PECIALS "As we entered the main resi- dence, Mr. Robertson tried to destroy evidence by breaking a glass container in- a sink," said Weber -Brown, indicating suspect- ed red phosphorous and ephedrine was in the container. "The chemi- cal reaction emitted fumes and the officers were exposed." The suspects, who were not • Ct•t•A I..■A.i.•AY But Hoptowit, Clotfelter's court-appointed lawyer, maintains that it is unconstitutional to con- fine someone after they have served their sentence on a "mere suspicion" that they might commit another crime. armed at the time, offered no fur- ther resistence. All four subjects, who also were exposed to chemicals, underwent On-site decontamination by per- sonnel of the Butte County Fire Hazardous Materials Unit before being transported to Butte County Jail for. booking. A further search of the property, which was cluttered with aban- doned trailers and vehicle bodies, resulted in the discovery of an additional laboratory in a small mobile home. Immediate estimates in the amount of suspected methamphet- amine produced at the site were not immediate available. However, Weber -Brown said investigators considered the seiz- ing of the two labs to be "extreme- ly significant." DE _4 COMPANY— Heating • Air Conditioning Authorized TR�IiNE'" Dealer It's Hard to Stop a TraneTM 534-8691 2710-B Feather River Blvd. • Oroville Uc. No. 479347 Ll=Tvs T 0 You may have noticed the Home Savings shield where some of the First Interstate Bank logos used to be. But don't worry, be happy. 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Debit card.ftdytct to credit appm-m Bill Evans, Pacific Gas and Electric 2226 Veatch Street Oroville, CA 95965 Re: Hazardous Electrical Conditions 123 Lake Forest, Oroville Dear Mr. Evans, J _ U i Y DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (916) 536-7541 FAX: (916) 538-2140 October 3, 1996 This department received a complaint alleging health and safety hazards at the above noted living unit. On October 1 and 2, 1996 an inspection was conducted in cooperation with the Butte County Sheriffs office and a narcotics task force action. The owner (William Robertson ) and tenants are not currently occupying the structure. The mobile homes, travel trailers, and /or other structures at the site have numerous electrical hazards including but not limited to open conductors and conductor splices, unprotected conductors, lack of proper grounding and bonding, and a lack of dead fronts and weatherproof covers on service and sub -panel enclosures. As the Supervising Building Inspector for Butte County, I am requesting that electrical to the structure referenced above be disconnected until appropriate actions are taken to resolve hazards. Further, I request that electric service not be reconnected until an authorization from this Division is granted to do so. This letter shall also serve as notice to the property owner and tenants that electric service is to be disconnected on or about Monday, October 7, 1996. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Scott Rutherford or Michael Vieira at the number above. Sincerely, Scott Rutherford Supervisor, Building Inspection Edward E. Johnson 2650 Ithica Street Oroville, CA 95965 RE: Code Violation 123 Lake Forest, Oroville Dear Mr. Johnson: _.... 1uite Count, LAi`1D OF \1A T URAL W E A L T H Aif\JD BEAUTY BUILDING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 85965-3397 TELEPHONE: (916) 538-7541 FAX: (91.6) 538-2140 July 11, 1995 A.P. #033-02-2-010 This is a courtesy notice to notify you that you are in violation of the Butte County Code, as follows, at the above -referenced location. Failure to obtain the required permits, inspections and approvals from this office for installation of two (2) mobilehomes. (A use permit will -be required from the Butte County Planning Department for two living units in ARMH zone.) Since permits and inspections are required for the above work, please submit . three (3) complete sets of plans, apply for the required permits, and pay the appropriate fees. All work must stop until these permits are issued and you are authorized by our field inspector to proceed. The field authorization cannot be made until the existing work is inspected and approved. It is the County's goal to obtain voluntary compliance with the Butte County Code. However, you should be advised that Butte County has an active Code Enforcement Program which provides an effective means of enforcement if voluntary compliance is not obtained. Enforcement may be.pursued through the issuance of citations, fines and the recording of a Notice of Violation including a description of the action necessary to abate the violation. You have thirty 30 days to voluntarily comply with the above directions or to present an acceptable plan for abatement or corrective actions to be taken by you. Should .you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Scott Rutherford or Michael Vieira in this office at the address or telephone number listed above. Sincerely, MCV:dms Mich el C. fieira, C.B.O. Manager, Building Inspection cc: Assessor 53OLD F eo'1 U') 5 4 3 2 / N I O 3 O N i 1 I O I I V 6 7 B g /O I I I OROVILLE) LAKELAND - - - --.. ■ v .-svv. bo/ Iso 1 4 2 5 4 O O � ZQ I B /0 II� I I IiII 3Or - Z s 1 7 I B I II Iso O L--Llo 1 5!. �' .,,- I IOij . vc� - -Z�� k-ol COUNTY OF BUTTE BUILDING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1469 Humboldt Road, Chico, CA - (916) 891-2751 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA - (916) 538-7541 747 Elliott Road, Paradise, CA - (916) 872-6307 - CORRECTION NOTICE 37 -o OWNER PERMIT NO. A routine inspection indicates that the following violations of Butte County Ordinances exist at the above address and should be corrected. Please notify this office when correction of work is completed. If you have any questions pertaining to this matter, or need additional explanation, please conte his office immediately. 70 g Date V -L-lf /" /t-1 Inspector REV 10/92 PBU501 COUNTY OF BUTTE 08/17/94 PROPERTY SYSTEM 8:23:31.4 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS INQUIRY ASSMT: 033 022 010 000 \ 014NER: JOHNSON EDWARD E SS DESC: 123 LAKE FOREST -AVE COMMENT: 330 22'01000 CONVERTED 013/08/88, CODE AREA: 091002 USE CODE: RS DWELLING: 0001 ACRES: 0.00 ZONING CONFORMITY: Y EFFECTIVE YR: Sia (� USE CONFORMITY: Y ? YEAR BUILT: 00 n BUILDING CLASS:ABIN SQUARE FOOTAGE: 176 NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: 1 NUMBER OF BATHS: 0.0 LAND TYPE: GARAGE: N POOL: N FIREPLACE: HEATING: COOLING: PAI = NEXT PAS = PREVIOUS PF7 = RETURN CAS13? APN: 033 022 010 000 JOHNSON EDWARD E SS # # # # * VALUES SECURED ASSESSMENT ROLL # # # VALUES AMOUNT LAND RESTRICTED: N 3,139 IMPROVEMENTS STRUCTURAL x,511 GROWING r.-, FIXED 0 PERSONAL PROPERTY 0 BUSINESS INVENTORY it EXEMPTIONS 0 0 0 ------------ NET __---_C__C-NET VALUE 5,650 ACRES: 0.00 506 INTEREST DATE: 00 00 00 F4=MAIN SCREEN F5=TAX AMT F7=RETURN/MENU F'3=SUPL VALUE NOTICE �Jt AS17 COUNTY OF BUTTE 08/11/94 ASRB77 SITUS SEARCH 08:5':57 ----------------- STREET -=----- STREET -------- SPACE OR NAME EXACT SPELLING NUMBER TYPE DIRECTION APARTMENT COMMUNITY LAKE FOREST 123 MATCHES DTL NUMBER DR STREET NAME TYPE S/A COMMUNITY PARCEL NUMBER MTL 1223 LAKE FOREST AVE ORO 033 022 010 000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SELECT A PARCEL WITH A T :TAX ROLL) OR R (ASSMT ROLL) AND PRESS ENTER PF7 TO RETURN TO MENU, PF10 FOR VALID COMMUNITY,STREET TYPE & DIRECTION CODE PDO07 COUNTY OF BUTTE 08/11/'4 PROPERTY SYSTEM 8:53°45°5 ASSESSOR INQUIRY FEE PARCEL ~� ::p ARCEL: C)JC) C)C)C) TUS: A 00/00/00 CREATED: 8�R2G'3515'3 00/00/00T� KILLED: DESC: 1:3 LAKE FOREST AVE ZONING: ARMH ASSMT: 033 0-2 010 000 STATUS: A 00/00/00 CREATED: 8' .26 5 53 00%00/00 TRA: 091002 TAX CD: 000 BASE: 00/8' KILLED: CUR DOC: DESC: 123 LAKE FOREST AVE JOHNSON EDWARD E SS ROLL ASSESSEE: N RETAINED OWNER: Y 650 ITHICA ST ACRES: 0.00 OROVILLE CA 95965 ET AL OWNERS: N SUPL CNT: COMMENT: 3302201000 CONVERTED 09/08/88 SITUS: 12-3 LAKE FOREST AV ORO OPTION: ___ NXT OWI! PGL SIT EXP TAX PRE RET SC2 ATT HON APR MEN HLP PHY PBU5� i 1 COUNTY OF BUTTE 08/11/9-It PROPERTY SYSTEM 9.23-01.9 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS INQUIRY ASSMT: 033 022 010 OoO OWNER: JOHNSON EDWARD E SS DESC: 123 LAKE FOREST AVE COMMENT: 3130 01000 CONVERTED 09/08/88 CODE AREA: 091002 USE CODE: RS DWELLING: 0001 ACRES: 0.00 - - - - - - - - - ZONING CONFORMITY: - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y EFFECTIVE YR: 50 - - - - - USE CONFORMITY: Y YEAR BUILT: 00 BUILDING CLASS: CABIN SQUARE FOOTAGE: 176 NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: 1 NUMBER OF BATHS: 0.0 LAND TYPE: GARAGE: N 'POOL: N FIREPLACE: HEATING: COOLING: PAI = NEXT PAS = PREVIOUS PF7 = RETURN P William Robertson 123 Lake Forest Oroville, CA 95965 RE: .Code Violations 123 Lake Forest, Oroville Dear Mt. Robertson: Sm Count LAUD OF !;,;TU?AL \i\/EALT- Af�1D 3E.4UT BUILDING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965.3397 TELEPHONE: (916) 538-7541 FAX: (916) 538-2140 December 13, 1994 A.P. #033-02-2-010 This is a courtesy notice to notify you that you are. in violation of the Butte County Code, as follows, at the above -referenced location. Failure to obtain the required permits, inspections and approvals from this office for installation of two mobilehomes. (A use permit will be required from the Planning Department for a second living unit in an ARMH zone.) Since permits and inspections are required for the above work, please submit three (3) complete sets of plot plans, apply for the required permits, and pay the appropriate fees. All work must stop until these permits are issued and you are authorized by our field inspector to proceed. The field authorization cannot be made until the existing work is inspected and approved. It is the County's goal to obtain voluntary compliance with the Butte County Code. However, you should be advised that Butte County has an active Code Enforcement Program which provides an effective means of enforcement if voluntary compliance is not obtained. Enforcement may be pursued through the issuance of citations, fines and the recording of a Notice of Violation including a description of the action necessary to abate the violation. You have thirty (30) days to voluntarily comply with the above directions or to present an acceptable plan for abatement or corrective actions to be taken by you. Should .you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Michael Vieira or Scott Rutherford in this office at the address or telephone number listed above. Sincerely, MCV:dms Michrcel C. Vieira, C.B.O.- Manager, Building Inspection cc: Assessor rN Edward E. Johnson 2650 Ithica Street Oroville, CA 95965 RE: Code Violation 123 Lake Forest, Oroville Dear Mr. Johnson: Eatte, Count L A N D O` N A T U R A L W E A L T H A N D B E A U T Y BUILDING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (916) 538-7541 FAX: (916) 538-2140 December 13, 1994 A.P. #033-02-2-010 This is a courtesy notice to notify you that you are' in violation of the Butte County Code, as follows, at the above -referenced location. Failure to obtain the required permits, inspections and approvals from . this. office for installation of two mobilehomes. (A use permit will be required from the Butte County Planning Department for a second living unit in an ARMH zone.) Since permits and inspections are required for the above work, please submit three (3) complete sets of plot plans, apply for the required permits, and pay the appropriate fees. All work must stop until these permits are issued and you are authorized by our field inspector to proceed. The field authorization cannot be made until the existing work is inspected and approved. It is the County's goal to obtain voluntary compliance with the Butte County Code. However, you should be advised that Butte County has an active Code Enforcement Program which provides an effective means of enforcement if voluntary compliance is not obtained. Enforcement maybe pursued through the issuance of citations, fines and the recording of a Notice of Violation including a description of the action necessary to abate the violation. You have thirty 30 days to voluntarily comply with the above directions or to present an acceptable plan for abatement or corrective actions to be taken by you. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Michael Vieira or Scott Rutherford in this office at the address or telephone number listed above. Si cerely, MCV: dms Michael C. lVieira, C.B.O. Manager, Building Inspection cc: Assessor VIOLATION CHECK LIST A. P. # 033-02-2-010 Address 123 Lake Forest, Oroville Owner Owner's Address 2658 , Owner's Phone No. Supervisoral District Tenant's Name William Robertson Phone No. Type of Violation in Detail with Code Section Priority No. 1 2 mobilehomes occupied without permits 2 mh parked Specific Plot Plan with C/V Noted _yes no Penalties Required 1st. Notice Sent 2nd-. Notice Sent ate Date Comments and/or Determination Disposition For Citation Citation (Date) (Date) Department Recommendation to Court Court Action Notice of Violation' Recorded (Date)