Yuba County Man Arrested for Allegedly Shooting at Law Enforcement Drone
Originally published 4-25-23 via Facebook
by the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department:
“Browns Valley, Ca. – On April 24, 2023, just after 5 p.m.,the Marijuana Enforcement Team was conducting aerial surveillance with a small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) at the 14200 block of Neptune Lane. While deputies were conducting surveillance for illegal marijuana cultivation, a male subject fired two shots at the sUAS. The deputy operating the sUAS was able to maneuver it off the property, causing no damage.
After obtaining a description of the shooter, deputies contacted a male subject identified as Saynt Ford of Brownsville, who matched the description. While Ford was being questioned, he admitted to firing two, 12-gauge shotgun rounds at the sUAS. Deputies searched the property and located the 12-gauge shotgun.
Ford was arrested and booked at the Yuba County Jail for attempted destruction of aircraft (a federal offense), felon in possession of a firearm, felon possession of ammunition, and probation violation.”
