GhostMiner Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, GhostMiner said: That claim is leased to a guy in the process of a Plan of Operation. He lives hours away. My partners stop out there on occasion to check the claims. They are all under lease except one. I don't know how rich it is but I know that one spot is LOL. The guy that has it leased is out there taking samples from time to time while waiting for the plan to be approved. He carries a 45. So if you are reading this and are the guy stealing gold all I can say is beware. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19539-high-grading-claim-jumpers/page/2/#findComment-208360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMiner Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Just now, GotAU? said: Do you have cellular at the site? No. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19539-high-grading-claim-jumpers/page/2/#findComment-208361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasong Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Sheriff and even BLM rangers all have the power to arrest high graders. They just choose not to, generally. Because in their view it's not easy or even possible to prove the ownership/validity of claims in the first place. Further, actual boundaries are a fuzzy topic and the sheriff can't exactly rely on your own corner posts as being accurate. Things like this... That's why mostly they insist they won't get involved and say it's a civil matter in court. You have one other option: you could try to talk to the county prosecuter. If you can convince them both of the validity of your claim/boundaries (get a real survey), as well that the value of the theft is large, you might be able to convince them that it's a case worth their time to prosecute. If the DA agrees it's worth prosecuting such a case, they might recommend the sheriff patrol the area or respond to a call. But it'd have to be something like systematic claim jumping and theft of a high value. 5 minutes ago, GhostMiner said: No. Try different carriers. Verizon used to be best for rural. Now I think ATT is better. Also, wireless cell repeaters/boosters can take 0 bars to 2 or 3 bars, especially if you get the antenna up really high. 2 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19539-high-grading-claim-jumpers/page/2/#findComment-208362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesD Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Red Ink Mine area in Placer county is where the worlds top crystalline gold comes from, sold under Eagles Nest Mine. I would say thats one reason why Placer county Sherrifs were involved there. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19539-high-grading-claim-jumpers/page/2/#findComment-208363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMiner Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, jasong said: Sheriff and even BLM rangers all have the power to arrest high graders. They just choose not to, generally. Because in their view it's not easy or even possible to prove the ownership/validity of claims in the first place. Further, actual boundaries are a fuzzy topic and the sheriff can't exactly rely on your own corner posts as being accurate. Things like this... That's why mostly they insist they won't get involved and say it's a civil matter in court. You have one other option: you could try to talk to the county prosecuter. If you can convince them both of the validity of your claim/boundaries (get a real survey), as well that the value of the theft is large, you might be able to convince them that it's a case worth their time to prosecute. If the DA agrees it's worth prosecuting such a case, they might recommend the sheriff patrol the area or respond to a call. But it'd have to be something like systematic claim jumping and theft of a high value. Try different carriers. Verizon used to be best for rural. Now I think ATT is better. Also, wireless cell repeaters/boosters can take 0 bars to 2 or 3 bars, especially if you get the antenna up really high. I don't think they have gotten more than an ounce of gold at best but probably less. The spot they are digging actually surprised me. We tested several areas with heavy equipment and results were just ok. I have info that there are rich areas on that claim. There was a guy who stopped out there yrs ago when we were sampling and he took us to a depression. he claimed he got 80 ounces there 30 yrs ago but never found any more. I had another guy that said he took 60 ounces out of a bank just south ot that spot. There may be areas of good deposits and areas of nothing at all. I guess that's mining. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19539-high-grading-claim-jumpers/page/2/#findComment-208364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMiner Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Also, I'd rather have the law confront a thief or thieves in the act of stealing minerals we own. If one of us approaches them they may not like it and who knows what could happen. To me this is no different than calling a cop when you see a criminal stealing items out of your back yard and saying "Not my problem, deal with it yourself." We pay fees and taxes ane legally own the gold that is being stolen. Just doesn't set right with me. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19539-high-grading-claim-jumpers/page/2/#findComment-208366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreakofnature Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 5 hours ago, GhostMiner said: I don't know how rich it is but I know that one spot is LOL. The guy that has it leased is out there taking samples from time to time while waiting for the plan to be approved. He carries a 45. So if you are reading this and are the guy stealing gold all I can say is beware. Why should he beware? Will he commit murder? He better have a good self-defense story being not in his home. This is what cracks me up all the time about people carrying a gun thinking they’re going to shoot someone when they’re on their claim. Gimme a break, I doubt someone is going to commit murder and spend their life in jail over gold dust and if they do they better know the consequences. Even if he doesn’t shoot but points a gun at them, the cops will come pretty quickly to that and it won’t be the claim jumpers getting in trouble. 3 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19539-high-grading-claim-jumpers/page/2/#findComment-208403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMiner Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 16 minutes ago, afreakofnature said: Why should he beware? Will he commit murder? He better have a good self-defense story being not in his home. This is what cracks me up all the time about people carrying a gun thinking they’re going to shoot someone when they’re on their claim. Gimme a break, I doubt someone is going to commit murder and spend their life in jail over gold dust and if they do they better know the consequences. Even if he doesn’t shoot but points a gun at them, the cops will come pretty quickly to that and it won’t be the claim jumpers getting in trouble. Low life high grading claim jumpers beware LOL. I don't think you ever heard of Slim Saunders. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19539-high-grading-claim-jumpers/page/2/#findComment-208404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotAU? Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 hour ago, GhostMiner said: Low life high grading claim jumpers beware LOL. I don't think you ever heard of Slim Saunders. I’ve heard of Slim Saunders, that brings back memories! We played some of his music in band. This was one of my favorites. But seriously, being brave is knowing when to back off and be safe. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/19539-high-grading-claim-jumpers/page/2/#findComment-208409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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