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Lakeport Police logs: Saturday, Jan. 10
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
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Lake County Peace Officers Association to host sheriff candidates’ debate April 8
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Peace Officers Association is set to host a debate for the Lake County sheriff's race on Tuesday, April 8.
The association has invited the three current sheriff candidates – Bob Chalk, Brian Martin and incumbent Frank Rivero – to meet for a debate at Kelseyville High School.
Any other candidate to enter the race by the March 7 deadline also will be invited to participate in the debate.
The debate format will be questions submitted by the community, presented by moderator Mark Brannigan, with time for rebuttal or clarification from the candidates.
Questions may be submitted prior the night of the event by submitting them to
Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the debate starting at 6 p.m. sharp.
Attendance will be limited to approximately 200 people, so please plan on getting to the event early to insure you receive a seat.
Police seek man who failed to turn himself in for sentencing in rape, burglary case
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A man who pleaded guilty in a case involving rape and burglary and was due to be sentenced has failed to turn himself in to authorities, and police are asking the community for help in locating him.
Douglas Scott Rupert, 40, has an outstanding warrant for burglary and sexual battery on an unlawfully restrained person, according to Clearlake Police Sgt. Tim Hobbs.
Hobbs said the warrant for Rupert stems from a burglary and rape investigation the Clearlake Police Department began last July 27, with Rupert identified as the suspect in the case.
Rupert recently pleaded guilty in the case, however Hobbs said Rupert failed to turn himself in for sentencing. The Lake County Superior Court subsequently issued an arrest warrant for Rupert on Jan. 28.
The Clearlake Police Department has so far received little accurate information about Rupert's whereabouts, and Hobbs said police believe friends and family members have been helping Rupert hide.
On Wednesday, the Clearlake Police Department received information that Rupert was possibly staying in Clearlake Oaks and was headed back to Clearlake to obtain a firearm, according to Hobbs.
Hobbs said the Clearlake Police Department also has received information from several sources that Rupert has said he will not allow law enforcement to arrest him.
Police are hoping that, by seeking the public's help, Rupert's arrest can be expedited, Hobbs said.
Rupert, also known as “Dough Boy,” is 6 feet tall, weighs 175 pounds, has brown hair and hazel eyes, according to the description offered by police.
Hobbs said Rupert is considered to be armed and dangerous, and members of the public should not attempt to apprehend or detain him.
Anyone with information about Rupert’s location is asked to immediately contact the Clearlake Police Department at 707-994-8251.
Clearlake Police Department honors couple for donation to K9 unit
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Earlier this month the Clearlake Police Department offered a public show of thanks to Clearlake residents who made a large donation to the department's K9 unit.
Clearlake Police Chief Craig Clausen thanked Dale and Karen Valentine for their $5,000 to the department's K9 program during the Clearlake City Council's Feb. 13 meeting.
Officer Mike Ray and his K9 partner Harley also joined in thanking the Valentines for their contribution.
Harley and Ray make up one of the three dog-and-officer teams in the unit. The rest of the members are Officer Mike Carpenter and Dex, and Officer Elvis Cook and Max. All three of the dogs are Belgian Malinois.
The program operates solely on donations from the community, with funds also raised from T-shirt and sweatshirt sales and special fundraisers like last Friday's “Tip-A-Dog” event at Main Street Bar and Grill.
For more information visit the K9 unit's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CPDK9 .
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Clearlake Police Department honors outstanding members
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Police Chief Craig Clausen recently recognized outstanding members of his department, naming support staff, volunteer and officer of the year.
Clausen presented each recipient with a plaque commemorating the selection, which is made by all members of the department, at the Clearlake City Council meeting on Feb. 13.
Animal Control Officer Lee Lambert was named "Support Staff of the Year" for the second time.
Clausen said Lambert has been employed by the city for a number of years, holding several different positions. Lambert has served the city as a code enforcement officer and building inspector as well as being the city's "dog catcher."
"The reason the program works is because of Lee and his connections with the community," Clausen said.
"Volunteer of the Year" honors were received by Don Treble, who has volunteered his services since 2008.
Clausen said Treble has volunteered 2,361 hours, assisting with everything from community events to various incidents.
He said Treble also performs the department's sex offender registration compliance checks and serves the majority of the department's subpoenas.
Bobi Jo Thompson was named "Officer of the Year." Clausen commended her for being a team player and for her willingness to assist other officers, as well as taking on additional duties and patrol shifts.
Thompson has been with the department since May 2012.
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