Public Safety · Sutter Creek, CA
House Fire in Sutter Creek Oct. 13; Human Remains Found
On October 13, 2026, Amador County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a residential structure fire in Sutter Creek after the Amador Fire Protection District reported a resident was believed inside. A search of the ash-reduced structure by detectives, a forensic anthropologist, and Search and Rescue volunteers located a deceased male. The decedent's identity remains unconfirmed and is listed as "John Doe" pending positive identification. The investigation is ongoing.