MEDIA RELEASE
Contact: Sergeant Anthony Eberhardt
Release Date: 03/24/17 Release Time: Immediate
Time: 1300 hours Release Number: 01
Burson Man Arrested for Causing Serious Bodily Injury
(Burson, Ca) On 03/22/17 at approx. 10:30 PM, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5000 block of Heron Lane in Burson for a domestic violence altercation. Sheriff Deputies learned that 34-year-old suspect Nolan Alan Hilyard and a victim were involved in a physical confrontation. Nolan Hilyard reportedly repeatedly struck and bit the victim on the head and face causing severe injuries. The victim was able to flee the residence to seek help. Emergency personnel responded and treated the victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital for the severity of the injuries. Sheriff Deputies attempted to make contact with Nolan Hilyard at the time of the report with negative results.
On the same date at 5:30 PM the Calaveras County Swat Team, Calaveras County Deputies, Angels Camp Police and K-9 attempted to locate suspect Hilyard at the residence on Heron Lane. Swat Personnel made entry into the residence and located Nolan Hilyard. Nolan Hilyard was arrested without incident and transported to jail.
Nolan Hilyard is currently being held in the Calaveras County Jail on the charges of 203PC (Mayhem), 206PC (Torture), 243(d) PC (Battery Serious Injury) and 273.5(a) PC (Domestic Violence); Bail $1,030,000.
