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Surveillance Video of Armed Robbery: The Sacramento Police is releasing surveillance video of an armed robbery that occurred on December 23, 2008 at 4775 Rio Linda Boulevard. Anyone with information of this robbery is urged to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP. Reference No. 010509-3
Sobriety
and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification: The
Sacramento Police Department will be conducting a checkpoint tonight at
Florin Road and 24th Street. Reference No. 010209-2
Police
Investigate New Year's Morning Homicide: Police are
investigating a murder near the 400 block of Camellia River Way.
Reference No. 010109-1
Sobriety
and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification: The
Sacramento Police Department will be conducting a sobriety and drivers
license checkpoint on January 2, 2009. Reference No. 123108-218
Police
Seek Suspect in Christmas Morning Homicide: The
Sacramento Police Department is looking for 26-year-old Edgar Carrillo
for the murder of Francisco Torres-Fernandez. Reference No. 122908-217
Sobriety
and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification: The
Sacramento Police Department will be conducting a sobriety and drivers
license checkpoint at Northgate Boulevard and Patio this evening.
Police
Investigate Christmas Morning Homicide: The
Sacramento Police Department is investigating a murder near the 2300
block of North Avenue. Reference No 122508-216
Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification: The Sacramento Police Department will be conducting a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint on December 26, 2008 in the North Sacramento area. Reference No 122408-214
Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification: The Sacramento Police Department will be conducting a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint tonight at Howe Ave/ University. Reference No 121908-213
Sobriety
and Drivers LIcense Checkpoint Notification: The
Sacramento Police Department will be conducting a sobriety and drivers
license checkpoint in the Downtown area of the City on Friday,
Son Arrested For Homicide of Parents: The Sacramento Police Department arrested Matthew Riley for the murder of Steven and Linda Riley. Reference No 121608-211
Special Holiday DUI Enforcement: This holiday season the Sacramento Police Department is joining in California's Holiday DUI Crackdown Campaign. Funding for this special enforcement is provided through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. Reference No 121508-210
Body
Found Under Freeway Overpass: The Sacramento Police
Department is investigating a homicide at 26th Street between W Street
and X Street. Reference No 121208-209
Holiday
Experience Giveaway: On Saturday, December
13, 2008, at 8 a.m. Police Officers and Community Service Officers will
be providing a total "holiday experience" to several needy families in
the Sacramento area. Reference No 121108-208
Suspect
Dies While In Police Custody: The Sacramento Police
Department was booking a suspect at the Sacramento County Main
Jail when the person started to have a medical problem. The
suspect was transported to the
hospital where he later died from unknown causes. Reference No 120908-207
Police
Investigate Double Homicide: The Sacramento Police
Department is investigating two people who were killed in their home on
Paddle Wheel Court. Reference No 120908-206
Home
Surveillance Video Released: Help us to identify a
female who is captured on home surveillance video stealing a package
from the victim's front porch. Reference No 120908-205
Thanksgiving
Day Homicide Suspect Arrested: The Sacramento
Police Department arrested a person in connection with the November 27,
2008 murder of Augusta James. Reference No. 120708-204
Grand
Opening of the North Natomas Resource Center: The
community is invited to attend the grand opening of the North Natomas
Resource Center on December 6, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00
p.m.
Surveillance
Video of Armed Robbers: The Sacramento Police
Department is releasing surveillance video of an armed robbery which
occurred on November 24, 2008 at an AM/PM Mini-Mart.
Surveillance
Video of Armed Robbers: The Sacramento Police
Department is releasing surveillance footage of an armed robbery.
The same suspects are connected to a total of three robberies.
Anti-Gang
Media Campaign: The Sacramento Police Department
will be holding a press conference to announce the launching of a gang
prevention and intervention media campaign using the city's 3-1-1
information line. Reference No 120208-200
Arrest
Made in Suspicious Death of a Child: The Sacramento
Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with the
November 7, 2008 death of a 3 year old. Reference No 120108-199
Homicidee Suspect Sought: The Sacramento Police
Department is seeking a suspect in the murder of Augusta James who was
shot on Thanksgiving morning. Reference No 120108-198
Reward
Offered to Solve Homicide: The Sacramento Police
Department will hold a press conference announcing a reward of $5000
for the arrest and conviction of the person(s) connected to the murder
of Emanuel Michel. Reference No. 120108-197
Investigation
of East Area Homicide: The
Sacramento Police Department is investigating an early morning homicide
in the 4000 block of 35th St of Augusta James. Reference No. 112708-196
Homicide
Suspects Arrested: Two suspects arrested in
connection with the murder of Joseph Montoya.
Investigation
of North Area Homicide: The Sacramento Police
Department is investigating the Homicide of Jonah Simms who was shot on
the 600 block of Bowles Street. Reference No. 112208-194
Serial
Robber-Surveillance Photos/Video Released:
Photos and video are released of a suspect believed to be responsible
for at least six robberies throughout the city. Anyone with
information is urged to contact the police department. Reference
No. 111908-193
Police
Ask for Help in Solving Homicide : Detectives ask
for the public's help in identifying the person responsible for a
Halloween shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead. Reference
No. 111308-192 The
"Click It or Ticket" Campaign : The Sacramento
Police Department will be focusing enforcement on seat belt laws during
the holidays. Officers will not be issuing warnings. Reference No. 111308-191
Home Invasion Robbery Results in
Death of a Suspect: The Sacramento Police
Department is investigating a home invasion that resulted in the death
of a suspect and seek assistance in locating the second suspect.
Reference No 110808-190
Male
Sought in Convenience Store Shoot Out:
The Sacramento Police Department is asking for assistance in
identifying a robbery suspect who shot at a clerk in a convenience
store.
Arrest
Made in Home Invasion/Sexual Assault:
On Thursday, November 6, 2008, the Sacramento Police Department
arrested a suspect who committed four home invasions involving two
sexual assaults.
Sobriety
and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification:
On Friday, November 7, 2008, the Sacramento Police Department will be
conducting a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint at Valley Hi Drive
and Center Parkway. Reference No 110708-186
Arrest
Made in Convenience Store Robbery Series:
On Thursday, October 23, 2008, the Sacramento Police Department made an
arrest on a suspect who committed over nine robberies in three
days.
Sobriety
and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification: On
Friday, November 7, 2008, the Sacramento Police Department will be
conducting a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint in the south area
of the city. Reference No. 110508-185
Failed
Bank Robbery: On Thursday,
October 23, 2008, the Sacramento Police Department responded to a bank
robbery at 5801 Folsom Boulevard. The suspect left the bank
saying "Happy Halloween" after being denied any money by the
teller. Reference No. 110508-184
Police
Investigate North Area Homicide: On Friday, October
31, 2008, the Sacramento Police Department responded to a shooting that
resulted in the death of an 18 year old male. Reference No.
110108-183
Law
Enforcement Appreciation Day Sponsored by Target:
On Monday, November 3, 2008, Target Corporation will sponsor a day to
recognize the Sacramento Police Department's commitment to ensuring our
community is safe. Reference No. 103108-182
Sacramento Police Awarded Grant for DUI Operations : The Sacramento Police Department is awarded OTS Grant for DUI Operations and will be conducting Halloween DUI Saturation Patrol in the Downtown area. Reference No. 103008-181
Capitol
Canine Challenge Competition : The
Sacramento Police Department hosts 50 law enforcement K9 teams for a
regional competition. Reference No. 102308-180 Sacramento
Police Arrest Chu Vue : Pursuant to an arrest
warrant, police arrest Chu Vue for the illegal manufacturing of an
assault rifle (a felony). Reference No. 102308-179
Police
Need Help in Identifying Victim : A male Asian was
struck and seriously injured as he walked near Franklin and Florin
Road. Investigators have been unable to identify the pedestrian.
Reference No. 102208-178
Police
Investigate South Area Shooting : The Sacramento Police
Department is investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old
dead. Reference No. 101808-177
Armed Robbery Suspect Sought: The Sacramento Police Department is investigating a series of six robberies that have occurred over the last three days. The suspect is committing the armed robberies at gas stations and convenience stores. Reference No. 101608-176
Police
Investigate Homicide : The Sacramento Police
Department is investigating the shooting death of a 39-year-old man
inside his garage. The victim was an employee of The California
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Reference No. 101508-175
Police
Investigate South Area Homicide : A 22-year-old man
is shot and killed near the intersection of Hing and 27th Street. A
possible suspect vehicle is described as white with "Lamborghini" style
doors, also known as "scissor doors." Reference No. 101408-174
Police
Investigate Homicide : Two men were shot outside a
residence on the 2200 block of Mangrum Avenue. One of the victims
died at the hospital a few hours later. The other man is listed
in critical condtion. Reference No. 101208-173
Bank
Robbery :
The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the public's help in
identifying three bank robbers that took over the Washington Mutual
Bank located at 1950 Arden Way. Reference No. 100908-172
At
- Risk Missing Person : Authorities try to locate
an at-risk missing person. The female was later located unharmed.
Reference No. 100708-171
Arrest
Made in Transient Camp Homicide : Detectives arrest
31-year-old Oscar Martinez for a homicide that occurred on September
24, 2008. Reference No. 100108-170
Police
Looking For Witnesses to Fatal Collision : Police
Investigators are looking for witnesses to an early morning collision.
Reference No. 093008-169
Investigators
Looking Into Suspicious Death : On Sunday, september 21,
2008, the Sacramento poice Department recovered a body from the
American River, east of the Highway 160 Bridge. Investigators are
looking into the case as a suspicious death. Reference No. 092908-168
Police
Trying to Identify Unique Thief : Police release a
photograph of a larceny suspect. It is believed the suspect has entered
several establishments in the area and taken the plumbing from the
restrooms. Reference No. 092708-167
Purse
Snatch Series : Detectives release
surveillance footage of possible suspects in a purse snatch series
targeting female Asians in East Sacramento. Reference No. 092508-166 SPD
Investigating Two Homicides : The Police Department
looks into two homicides that occurred in a homeless camp near 47th
Avenue and 27th Street. Reference No. 092508-165
DUI
Driver Convicted of Vehicular Manslaughter : Robert
Basinger is sentenced to 6 years in state prison for killing
59-year-old Mary Sekul in a traffic collision. Reference No. 092408-164
At
Risk Missing Person : The Police Department puts
out a photo of an at risk missing person. This person has since been
located. Reference No. 092308-162
Arrest
Made in Press Club Shooting : The Sacramento Police
Department arrested 37-year-old Jeffrey Reyes for the attempted murder
of Tyler O'Brien. Reference No. 091808-161
Additional
Reward Offered in Sexual Assault : Councilmember Steve
Cohn is offering an additional $1,000 reward for information leading to
the arrest of the person responsible for a sexual assault that took
place at Glen Hall Park. Reference No. 091708-160
Home
Invasion/Sexual Assault Series : The Sacramento Police
Department and Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, through physical
evidence, has linked four (4) unsolved home invasions to the same
perpetrator. Reference No. 091408-159
Grand
Opening of Regional Police K9 Facility : The Sacramento
Police Department is proud to announce the grand opening of the largest
police K9 training facility in Northern California. Reference No. 091208-158
No
Merit to Threat at Inderkum High School : Officers found no
evidence indicative of a credible threat. Reference No. 091008-157 Suspect
Convicted of Real Estate Fraud : Michael Eugene Blair
pled guilty to multiple counts of theft by false pretense. Reference
No. 091108-156
Police
Investigate Oak Park Homicide : During a physical
altercation, the suspect stabbed the victim. The victim later
died. Reference No. 091008-155
Home
Invasion Suspect Shot and Killed By Resident : A
Sacramento resident shot and killed a man as he attempted to break into
his home. Reference No. 090908-154
Additional
Reward Offered Regarding Sexual Assault : The River Park
Neighborhood Association is offering a $1,000 reward for information
leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the sexual assault
of a teenage girl. Reference No. 090808-153
Police
Investigate North Area Homicide : The Sacramento Police
Department responded to the 500 block of Calvados Avenue regarding a
shooting. Reference No. 090708-152
Arrest
Made in South Area Homicide :The Sacramento Police
Department arrested 41-year-old George Mims for the shooting death of
33-year-old Floyd Deshawn Wormley. Reference No. 090308-151
Detectives
Investigating South Area homicide : The Sacramento Police
Department responded to the 1400 block of 69th Avenue regarding a
shooting. The victim died at the scene. Reference No. 090108-150
Five
Arrested in Connection with BB Gun Assaults : Five
people are arrested for allegedly shooting at pedestrians from a moving
vehicle. Reference No. 082908-149
Female
Pedestrian Killed by Cement Truck : A pedestrian is
struck and killed near the intersection of Broadway and 35th Street. At
this time, alcohol or speed do not appear to be factors. Reference No. 082808-148
Arrests
Made in Murder of Teenager : Two men and a juvenile
are arrested in southern California for a Sacramento homicide that
occurred on August 21, 2008. Reference No. 082708-147
Police
Trying to ID Suspect : The Sacramento Police
Departament is trying to identify a suspect being sought for lewd
behavior on a school campus (photos attached). Reference No. 082608-146
Arrest
Made in South Area Homicide : Investigators have
arrested a 15-year-old male for the homicide of a 16-year-old juvenile.
Three other juveniles were were shot in the altercation. They are
expected to recover from their injuries. Reference No. 082308-145
Four
Young Men Arrested On Weapons Charges : Two adults
and two juveniles are arrested for carrying loaded handguns in public.
Reference No. 082208-144
North
Area Homicide Leads to Fresno SWAT Stand-Off : A woman is
killed and a man is badly beaten at a home on Price Court. Authorities
track the suspect to Fresno where a SWAT stand-off occurs. Reference
No. 082108-143
Sexual
Assault at Glenn Hall Park : A female in her late
teens is sexually assaulted at Glenn Hall Park. Reference No. 082008-142
D.U.I.
Checkpoint : The Sacramento Police Department
condcuts a DUI checkpoint near the intersection of 16th Street / C
Street. Reference No.'s 081408-138
& 081608-139
Police
Looking For At-Risk Missing Person :
Police are trying to locate 80-year-old Alvin Thomas. Mr. Thomas
suffers from Alzheimer's and may have become disoriented. Reference No.
081408-141 Sex
Assault Suspect Sought : 38-year-old Marco Suarez
is being sought by police for sexually assaulting a minor in a City
park. Reference No. 081408-137
Sacramento
Police Department Promotional Ceremony : The Police
Department promotes four Officers to the rank of Sergeant. Reference
No. 081308-136
Police
Make Arrest in Apartment Fire / Homicide :
Sacramento Homicide Detectives arrest 21-year-old Jose Duarte for the
murder of a young female adult. Reference No. 081108-135
Investigators
Looking Into Suspicious Death : Sacramento Police
Officers respond to an apartment complex after the Sacramento Fire
Department discovers a deceased female inside a structure fire.
Reference No. 081008-140
Suspect
Wanted For Felony Assault : Police
are looking for the current whereabouts of 26-year-old Rudy Little.
Reference No. 080808-134 Two
Suspects Sought For Attempted Homicide : Two
18-year-old men are sought for a shooting that left the victim
partially blind. Both men turned themselves in after seeing their
pictures on a news broadcast. Reference No. 080808-133
DUI
Warrant Sweep : The Sacramento Police
Department's DUI Enforcement Team conducts a City sweep for individuals
with outstanding DUI warrants. Reference No. 080708-132 Mother
Arrested For Death of Infant : A mother is arrested
for the death of her two-month-old daughter. It is suspected the infant
died of a lethal dose of methamphetamine. Reference No. 080708-131
In-Custody
Death : A 48-year-old man dies while in police
custody. Officers detained the individual after he allegedly chased
many people in an industrial area. Reference No. 080608-130
Sobriety
Checkpoint Notification : The Sacramento Police
Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Thursday, August 7,
2008, in the South area of the City. Reference No. 080508-129
& 080508-128
Composite
Sketch of Sex Assault Suspect : On Tuesday, July 8,
2008, at 8:45 p.m., a 28-year-old female was sexually assaulted at her
home (4900 block of 48th Street, near Lawrence Park). Reference No. 080408-127
At
Risk Missing Person : The Sacramento Police Department is
asking for the public's help in locating an at risk missing person.
Reference No. 073108-125
Downtown
Sexual Assaults : The Sacramento Police Department wants
to make the public aware of two sexual assaults that occurred in the
downtown area. Reference No. 073008-124
Cold
Case 1992 Homicide : Homicide Detective Pat Keller
investigates the unsolved 1992 homicide of 40-year-old John Arana
(victim photo attached). Reference No. 072408-123 D.U.I.
Warrant Sweep : On Friday,
July 25, 2008, between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., the Sacramento Police
Department's DUI enforcement team will conduct a warrant sweep within
the City of Sacramento. Reference No. 072408-122
City
Crime Rates Drop During the First 6 Months of 2008 :
Crime rates for robbery, rape, aggravated assault, larceny and vehicle
theft show reductions. Reference No. 072208-119
Homicide
Suspect Arrested : Ronald Mitchell, a 51-year-old
Sacramento resident wanted on suspicion of homicide, is arrested
following a traffic stop by the San Francisco Police Department.
Reference No. 071908-118
Composite
Sketch of Home Invasion Suspect : Police release a
composite sketch of an armed home invasion suspect. Reference No. 071808-117
Police
Seek Help in Locating Homicide Suspect :
The Sacramento Police Department is trying to locate and arrest
51-year-old Ronald Mitchell for the shooting death of a 20-year-old
woman. Reference No. 071608-116
Police
Investigate Early Morning Pool Drowning : The Sacramento
Police Department, along with the Sacramento Fire Department, responded
to 240 Bicentennial Circle regarding a reported pool drowning.
Reference No. 071208-115
Sobriety
Checkpoint Notification : The Sacramento Police
Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, July 11, 2008,
in the Downtown area of the City. Reference No. 071008-113
& 071008-114
Eight Men Arrested in Connection With Homicide : Sacramento Police Detectives arrested eight men in connection with the May 26, 2008, shooting death of 47-year-old Jose Guerrero. Reference No. 070308-112
Natomas
Community Meeting : A commmunity meeting will be
held tonight at Inderkum High School regarding the recent increase in
armed robberies. Police representatives, Mayor Fargo, Councilman
Tretheway, and Natomas Community Organizations will be present.
Reference No. 063008-111
First
Annual Guns and Hoses Basketball Game : The first
annual Police vs. Fire basketball charity game is set to take place on
Saturday, June 27, 2008. Reference No. 062708-110
Mother
Discovered Dead, Toddler Found Safe Inside Home : A
2-year-old little boy was found safe inside a home after authorities
discovered his deceased mother. It is believed the mother had been
deceased for several days. Reference No. 062608-109
Arrest Made in Jamestown Drive Homicide : The Sacramento Police Department arrested 21-year-old Jose Angel Lopez for the shooting death of Omar Hernandez-Valle. Reference No. 062408-108 |
