14 Arrested in Shasta County During Multi-Agency Parole Compliance Operation
“Operation Shasta Shield” conducted checks at 22 locations, focusing on high-risk supervised individuals
A large multi-agency law enforcement effort in Shasta County led to 14 arrests last week as parole agents and local officers carried out a coordinated compliance and apprehension sweep known as Operation Shasta Shield.
The Nov. 14 operation was led by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO), including agents from the Community Compliance Unit, the Sierra Parole District, and multiple specialized DAPO teams. They were joined by the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, Redding Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and other state law enforcement units.
Teams conducted 28 compliance contacts across 22 locations, focusing on individuals currently under parole supervision — including those required to register as sex offenders. Officers verified registration status, checked living conditions, and assessed whether individuals were meeting their parole terms.
According to DAPO, the arrests stemmed from drug-related offenses, weapons violations, and parole violations such as absconding supervision. Of the 14 arrested, seven were on parole for sex-related offenses. All were taken into custody without incident and booked into the Shasta County Jail.
Officials also visited several community-based programs in the region to ensure compliance among participants receiving supervision or support services.
“Operation Shasta Shield allowed parole agents and our law enforcement partners to cover a larger geographical area in a targeted approach, while sharing resources and building community trust through collaboration,” said DAPO Assistant Deputy Director Mark Cruise. “Ultimately, compliance checks are about ensuring our supervised population are adhering to the law and their parole conditions, so the public is safer and those who are in violation are held accountable for their actions.”
The operation included support from:
DAPO Intelligence Unit
DAPO Warrants Unit
Office of Correctional Safety’s Fugitive Apprehension Team
Special Service Unit
Division of Adult Institutions Crisis Response Team
California Highway Patrol
Redding Police Department
Shasta County Sheriff’s Office
Law enforcement leaders described the effort as part of a continued push to increase compliance among high-risk parolees and enhance community safety across Shasta County.
Photos: DPAO