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Residents of 2 Creeks Mobile Home Park tell supervisors encampments are causing theft, trespass and safety fears
Summary
Multiple residents of 2 Creeks Mobile Home Park told the board of growing encampments nearby that they say are tied to thefts, dog attacks and fire danger. County staff said a multi-agency group is reviewing property ownership and enforcement options and will return with details at the first January meeting.
Residents of 2 Creeks Mobile Home Park described escalating public-safety and livability problems in the wooded area behind their complex during public comment at the Trinity County Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 17.
Barbara Edwards, who identified herself as a 2 Creeks resident, told the board the number of homeless camps on wooded property between Arc Arc and the Blue Barn has increased and that the encampments have led to thefts from storage sheds, dog attacks, trespassing, threats, trash and fire risk. “We continue to make calls to law enforcement but get mixed messages,” she said. “Please help us.”
Other residents amplified Edwards’ account. Diane Hereford recounted an incident where three men released three large dogs during a walk, saying the dogs knocked her to the ground and attacked her pet. Chris Moulton, another resident, said the campers were breaking into the Blue Barn store, stealing from vehicles and leaving human waste and household trash dumped along Levy Road. Martha Singer said many residents in the senior park are disabled and fear for their safety.
The board’s chair referred the item to staff for follow-up and CAO Tothill provided a staff report. Tothill said county staff are aware of the area, have formed a group with multiple departments, and are reviewing land ownership and enforcement options. He noted the county has a no-overnight-camping ordinance on public lands and said enforcement is complicated where private property and mixed ownership are involved. “We are aware of it and have a group together that is working on potential resolutions,” he said.
Supervisor Lynn Weller said staff would provide a fuller update at the board’s first January meeting and indicated he would accompany sheriff’s department staff on an on-site visit to observe conditions firsthand. Board members urged a short-term outreach and cleanup plan while staff develop legally sound long-term options.
Why it matters: Residents say the situation poses theft and personal-safety risks to a concentration of seniors; staff flagged property-ownership complexities and legal nuances for enforcement that will take cross-departmental work to resolve.
Speakers - Barbara Edwards — 2 Creeks Mobile Home Park resident (public comment) - Diane Hereford — 2 Creeks resident (public comment) - Chris Moulton — 2 Creeks resident (public comment) - Martha Singer — 2 Creeks resident (public comment) - CAO Tothill — county administrative officer (staff response) - Chair Lynn Weller — board chair (directions for follow-up)
Clarifying details - Location: wooded property between Browns Ranch Road/Levy Road and the Blue Barn/Weaver Creek Senior Apartments; ownership is mixed private and a small sliver of county land. - Existing rules: county no-overnight-camping ordinance for public lands; enforcement more complex on privately owned parcels.
Actions requested by public: increased enforcement, multi-agency cleanup, designated alternative camping area, porta-potty and trash facilities, and clearer no-camping signage.
Provenance: Public-comment remarks and CAO response are recorded in the board transcript beginning at 00:42:45.
