Man charged with attempted murder after driving into Truckee Little League fundraiser

Four people, including three children, were injured in the attack outside a Truckee Safeway store.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Prosecutors have charged a 49-year-old man, Jonathan Maurer, with attempted murder after he allegedly drove his pickup truck into a Truckee Little League fundraiser, injuring four people, including three children. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon as the group was selling beef jerky outside a Safeway store to raise money for a planned youth baseball tournament trip.

Why it matters

The attack on a children's fundraiser has deeply shaken the Truckee community, raising concerns about public safety and the need to hold the perpetrator accountable. The charges against Maurer, which include multiple counts of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, reflect the severity of the alleged crime.

The details

According to authorities, Maurer drove his pickup truck into the fundraiser table, striking several people. Four individuals, including three children, were hospitalized but later released. The district attorney's office said the incident caused "deep harm" to those injured and the broader Truckee community. Maurer faces eight counts of attempted murder and multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon, as well as sentencing enhancements related to great bodily injury and his prior criminal history.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, February 8, 2026.
  • The four injured individuals were hospitalized and released by Saturday evening.

The players

Jonathan Maurer

A 49-year-old man accused of driving his pickup truck into a Truckee Little League fundraiser, resulting in charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

Bree Waters

The Tahoe Titans team manager, who said the group was raising money for a planned trip to a youth baseball tournament in Cooperstown, New York.

Jesse Wilson

The Nevada County District Attorney, who stated that the allegations of an intentional act directed at children are "hard to comprehend" and that his office will work to hold the individual accountable and protect the public.

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What they’re saying

“The allegations that this act was intentional and directed at kids is hard to comprehend.”

— Jesse Wilson, Nevada County District Attorney (sfchronicle.com)

“Our office will work through the criminal justice process and, if the evidence supports the charges, do everything we can, to the fullest extent of the law, to hold this individual accountable, send a clear message that this behavior has no place in society, and protect the public from further harm.”

— Jesse Wilson, Nevada County District Attorney (sfchronicle.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Jonathan Maurer to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This horrific attack on a children's fundraiser has deeply shaken the Truckee community and underscores the need for accountability and measures to protect public safety, especially for vulnerable groups like children. The district attorney's vow to pursue the case to the fullest extent of the law reflects the gravity of the alleged crime.