Plumas County Dispatch Center received a report on Thursday, May 21st at 9:58 a.m. of a subject with a firearm inside Feather River Food Co-op at 60 North Pine Street in Portola. The center was advised witnesses had disarmed the suspect and had the suspect detained. Responding units secured the suspect, weapon and the store. During the investigation it was discovered that Wayne Laird Brown, born Oct. 2, 1962, entered the business with a shotgun and numerous round of ammunition. Brown ordered employees and a patron to the rear of the store. A short scuffle ensued with a clerk and the suspect, resulting in the disarming of Brown.
No Sheriff’s personnel nor employees or patrons were injured during the incident.
S/ Brown was arrested on 4 counts of False Imprisonment and is being held on $50,000.00 bail. Additional weapons charges will be filed with the Plumas County District Attorney.
Agencies involved were Plumas County Sheriff's Office and California Highway Patrol.
No Sheriff’s personnel nor employees or patrons were injured during the incident.
S/ Brown was arrested on 4 counts of False Imprisonment and is being held on $50,000.00 bail. Additional weapons charges will be filed with the Plumas County District Attorney.
Agencies involved were Plumas County Sheriff's Office and California Highway Patrol.
