Full Notification

MEDIA RELEASE
Contact: Sergeant Greg Stark
Release Date: December 18, 2020
Release Time: 10:05 AM

Suspect Responsible for Multiple Thefts Arrested (Arnold, CA)
On November 30, 2020, at about 4:30 PM deputies were dispatched to the 4000 block of Cosgrave Road in Angels Camp for a report of a residential burglary. During the initial investigation, deputies learned that a side-by-side utility vehicle, chainsaws, and jewelry were reported missing from the property and from inside of the residence. In total, approximately $14,000 worth of property had been stolen. While investigating the burglary deputies learned that a witness had observed potential suspects at the property. The witness was able to give a detailed description of the suspects.
The investigation was transferred to the Calaveras County Detective Division for investigative follow-up. Based on witness statements and evidence, Ryan J. Utterback (33 years old from Angels Camp, CA) was identified as a suspect in the burglary.
On December 15, 2020 deputies were dispatched to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1000 block of Linebaugh Road, Arnold. During the investigation, deputies collected evidence including security camera footage and witness statements. Deputies eventually learned that Utterback was again a suspect in the theft. Deputies and a California Highway Patrol Officer began searching the area and eventually located Utterback and suspect Cheyenne Allyson Auld (30 years old from Avery, CA) on a forest road near San Antonio Falls Road. The vehicle which had been stolen from Linebaugh Road was also found at this location and was in the possession of both suspects.
Utterback and Auld were placed under arrest without incident. A search of the suspects and vehicle revealed a glass smoking pipe, burglary tools, and suspected methamphetamine.
The vehicle was returned to its rightful owner, however, approximately $2,500 worth of damage had been caused by the suspects.
Suspect Ryan J. Utterback was arrested and transported to the Calaveras County Jail. He was booked with charges stemming from both investigations. He was charged with two counts of Vehicle Code 10851 (Vehicle Theft- Felony), Penal Code 460(A) (Residential Burglary- Felony), Penal Code 496 (Possession of Stolen Property- Felony), Penal Code 594 (B) (1) (Vandalism- Felony), Penal Code 1203 (Probation Violation -Felony), Health and Safety Code 11377 (Possession of a Controlled Substance/ Methamphetamine- Misdemeanor) and Penal Code 466 (Possession of Burglary Tools- Misdemeanor). He is being held with no bail due to the violation of probation charge.
Cheyenne Allyson Auld was booked and charged with Vehicle Code 10851 (Vehicle Theft- Felony), Penal Code 496 (Possession of Stolen Property Felony) and 594 (B)(1) (Vandalism -Felony). She is being held with a bail of $25,000.
This investigation is ongoing.