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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
Sobriety
Checkpoint Notification : The Sacramento Police
Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this evening (June 20,
2008) near the intersection of Marysville and Harris. Reference No. 062008-105
"Water
Department" Scam Continues to Target the Elderly : Sacramento Police
Detectives want to again put the public on notice regarding a scam that
targets the elderly. Reference No. 061908-106 Sobriety
Checkpoint Notification : The Sacramento Police
Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, June 20, 2008,
in the North area of the City. Reference No. 061908-104
Sacramento
Police Academy Graduation : The Sacramento
Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Police Academy
Class 2008-BR1. Reference No. 061808-103 Kops
N' Kids Camp : Since 1986, Kops-N-Kids have been
organizing celebrity personalities, proffessional and Olympic
athletes, and public safety personnel to act as positive role models
for Sacramento youth. Reference No. 061808-102
D.U.I.
Checkpoint : The Sacramento Police Department
conducts a DUI checkpoint near the intersection of Broadway and 21st
Street. Reference No. 061408-101
76-Year-Old
Man Arrested For Homicide : Antonio Arellano is
arrested for homicide after administering an "adjustment" to the
victim's neck, which resulted in the victim's death. The suspect is not
licensed to perform such treatment. Reference No. 061308-99
Mugshot No. Arellano Felony
Hit and Run Involving 7-Year-Old Boy : A driver
flees the scene on foot after running over a 7-year-old boy, leaving
him in the street. The suspect is described as a male black adult,
possibly in his late teens, wearing a white T-shirt. Reference No. 061308-100
Woman
Charged With Homicide : A woman is charged with
murder after stabbing a 54-year-old man over an argument at a mutual
friend's home. Reference No. 061208-97
Police
Seek to ID Bank Robber : Sacramento Police
Detectives are hoping someone recognizes a bank robber from
surveillance photos taken during the robbery. Reference No. 061008-96
5th
Annual SPD Female Fitness Challenge : The Sacramento
Police Department is holding its 5th Annual Law Enforcement Expo/Female
Health and Fitness Challenge. Reference No. 060608-94
Arrest
Made in Carjacking Homicide : Two more arrest were
made in connection with a carjacking homicide that occurred on May 7,
2008, in the area of Brookfield and Franklin Boulevard. Reference
No. 060508-92
Sobriety
Checkpoint Notification : The Sacramento Police
Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, June 6, 2008,
in the Northwest area of the City. Reference No. 060408-91 Local
Law Enforcement Participates in the Zoo Overnight Safari :
On Wednesday and Thursday nights (June 4th and 5th, 2008) local law
enforcement personnel will spend the night at the Sacramento Zoo to
chaparone 140 fifth graders from local schools. Reference No. 060408-90
Sobriety
Checkpoint Notification : The Sacramento Police
Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this evening (May 31,
2008) at the intersection of Howe and University Avenue. Reference No. 053108-89
Arrest
Made in Natomas Homicide : Roosevelt Billups, a
31-year-old Sacramento resident, has been charged with the May 14,
2008, homicide of Brittney Austin. Reference No. 053008-88
Police
Looking for 82-Year-Old Missing Man : Amado
Gonzalez was last seen yesterday morning, at approximately 9:45 a.m.,
at the Veterans Hospital in Rancho Cordova. Reference No. 052908-87 Living
Beyond Graduation : Officers will be enforcing all DUI
related laws, including zero-tolerance laws related to underaged
drinking and driving. We want to help our students live beyond
graduation. Reference No. 052908-86 Two
Police Officers Honored for Their Work With the Homeless :
Officer Mike Cooper and Officer Mark Zoulas will be honored by the
Sacramento Housing Alliance for outstanding work done on behalf of the
homeless. Reference No. 052908-85
DUI
Warrants Sweep : The Sacramento Police Department's
DUI Enforcement Team will conduct a warrants sweep on the evening of
Friday, May 23, 2008. Reference No. 052208-84
2008
Commendation Awards Dinner and Ceremony : On Thursday,
May 22, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., the Sacramento Police Foundation presents
the Sacramento Police Department's 2008 Commendation Awards Dinner and
Ceremony at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento (1230 J Street).
Reference No. 052108-81
Sobriety
Checkpoint Notification : The Sacramento Police
Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Thursday, May 22,
2008, in the east area of the City. Reference No. 052008-82 Sobriety
Checkpoint Notification : The Sacramento Police
Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at Fruitridge Road and
Stockton Boulevard. Reference No. 052208-83
Police
Arrest Homicide Suspect : Aristeo Parra, 29 years old,
was arrested on murder charges. Investigators believe the Parra
intentionally ran over the victim with a vehicle. Reference No. 051808-80
Armed Robbers Caught on Tape : Two armed robbers are caught on surveillance tape attempting to use a victim's ATM card. Reference No. 051608-79 Elder
Scam Alert : The Sacramento Police Department
alerts the public about a scam in which the suspects pose as Sacramento
City employees. Reference No. 051608-78
Two
2006 Stabbings Possibly Linked to Del Paso Boulevard Series :
Two stabbings that occurred in 2006, one in which the victim died, may
be linked to the recent series along Del Paso Boulevard. Composite
sketch attached of possible suspect. Reference No. 051508-77
Police
Investigate Natomas Homicide : The Sacramento
Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 27-year-old
female. Reference No. 051408-76
Police
Trying to Identify Stabbing Suspect : Detectives are
asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect believed
responsible for 4 random stabbings. Reference No. 051308-75 BBQ
Held For Area Helicopter Pilots : The Sacramento
Police Department's Air Unit is hosting a BBQ for area helicopter
pilots in the fields of public safety and media. Reference No. 051308-74
The
Sacramento Police Department is Cracking Down on Buckling Up :
The Sacramento Police Department will be aggressively enforcing the
state's occupant protection laws as part of California's 2008 Click It
or Ticket mobilization, taking place May 12 - June 1. Reference No. 051208-73
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Arrest
Made in "I" Street Bridge Death :
Richard Froemke is arrested for manslaughter in connection with the
April 10, 2008, drowning death of Robert Rodriguez. Reference No. 050708-72 Man
Dies of Shooting Injuries : A 27-year-old man dies of
shooting injuries sustained on April 12, 2008. Reference No. 050708-71
Reward
Offered in Fatal Hit and Run :
Friends and family of Ormand Robbins offer a reward for information
leading to the arrest of the person responsible for a fatal hit and run. 050608-70 Arrests
Made in South Area Homicide : Two people
are arrested and charged with the homicide of a 35-year-old man.
Detectives believe the killing took place during a drug deal. Reference
No. 050608-69 SPD
Hosts Regional SWAT Competition : The Sacramento Police
Department will host a regional SWAT competition designed to test
aptitude in the areas of communication, tactical engagement, physical
fitness, etc. Reference No. 050608-68
Sobriety
Checkpoint : The Sacramento
Police Deparment conducts a DUI checkpoint at Franklin Boulevard and
26th Avenue. Reference No. 050308-67
& 050108-66 Sacramento
Police Investigate Levee Homicide : The Sacramento Police
Department responded to the levee at the dead-end of Basler Street
regarding a stabbing. Once of the victims, a 47-year-old
Sacramento resident, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The
second victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. Reference No. 050108-65
Sacramento
Police Investigate Double Homicide : Officers discovered
a 94-year-old female and a 65-year-old female, both dead from apparent
gunshot wounds. Reference No. 042908-64 Sacramento
Police Department to Host CSI Workshop : The Sacramento
Police Department is proud to be hosting a five day workshop for
personnel in the field of forensic science. Reference No. 042908-63 Sacramento
Police Officer Arrested in Criminal investigation : The
Sacramento Police Department arrested 35-year-old Sean J. Lewis on a
single charge of grand theft. Reference No. 042908-62
Sobriety
Checkpoint Notification : The Sacramento Police
Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Tuesday, April 29,
2008, in the south area of the City. Reference No. 042708-61
Police
Seek Help to Catch Armend Robbers : The Sacramento
Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two
men believed to be responsible for several robberies. Reference No. 042208-60
Area
High School Students Test Their CSI Skills :
Students from Kennedy, Grant, and Johnson High School compete in a
head-to-head CSI competition. Volunteers from the Sacramento Theater
Company conduct scene construction and role play as victims and
suspects. Reference No. 041808-58
Man
Dies Two Years After Assault : Robert
Wright, 66-years-old, dies of complications resulting from a stabbing
that occurred two years prior. The assault occurred on June 28, 2006,
on Eleanor. The department's Homicide Unit has taken over the
investigation. Reference No. 041708-57 Body
Recovered From The Sacramento River : The body of a
young man is pulled from the Sacramento River. Reference No. 041708-56
D.U.I.
Notification : The Sacramento Police Department
will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at the intersection of Del
Paso Blvd. / El Camino Ave. Reference No.'s 041808-59
& 041608-54
Police
Searching For Missing Person : The Sacramento
Police Department is looking into the disappearance of 20-year-old
Robert Alexander Rodriguez. His photo is attached to the press release.
Reference No. 041508-53
Police
and Sheriff's Department Investigating Similar Homicides :
A joint investigation is looking into the homicides of three Mexican
nationals. Police stress the residency status of potential witnesses
will not be scrutinized. Reference No. 041308-51
Police
Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Fire Truck : The
Police Department is investigating a collision that occurred at 9th
Street and L Street between a passenger vehicle and a Sacramento Fire
Engine. Reference No. 041208-52
Police
Investigate Fatal Hit and Run : The Police
Department is investigating a hit and run at 16th Street and N Street
that left a 73-year-old man dead. The suspect vehicle is described as a
possible white, Ford pick-up with a lumber rack. Reference No. 041008-50
Police
Investigating Possible Homicide : The Sacramento Police
Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying and
locating a woman that was the victim of a violent crime.
Reference No. 040408-49
Brother
Arrested For Violent Attack On Sister : Patthana
Vannalee, a 19-year-old Sacramento resident, is arrested for attempted
homicide after brutally stabbing his 16-year-old sister. Reference No. 033108-48
Three
In-Custody For Two Violent Robberies : The
Sacramento Police Department has arrested three people in connection
with two violent car-jackings. Reference No. 032808-46
D.U.I Checkpoint : The Sacramento Police Department is planning a DUI checkpoint to take place on Friday, March 28, 2008. Reference No.'s 032708-44 032808-47 Police Seek to ID Bank Robber : Investigators are asking for the public's help to identify a female bank robber. Reference No. 032708-45
Arrest
Made in South Area Homicide : The Sacramento Police
Department arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile for the shooting death
of 20-year-old Koua Lee. Reference No. 032508-43
Police
investigate Fatal Hit and Run : The
Sacramento Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run that
occurred on Broadway near 32nd Street. Reference No. 032408-42
Composite
Sketch of Sex Assault Suspect : The Sacramento
Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man
wanted for sexual assault. Reference No. Sketch 032108-40 Police
Investigate South Area Homicide : Officers responded to
7695 Millroy Way and discovered a male Asian in his 20's inside a
vehicle that appeared to have been shot. He was pronounced dead
at the scene. Reference No. 032108-39
Police
Investigate Suspicious Death : The Sacramento Police Department
is looking into the death of a 68-year-old man at the downtown Marshall
Hotel. The death is later ruled a homicide, possibly from blunt force
trauma to the head. Reference No. 031908-38
Attempted
Kidnap - Two-Month-Old Baby : On Monday, March 10, 2008,
a female victim was walking southbound Wah Avenue, near Woodbine
Avenue. She was pushing a stroller with her two-month-old baby in
it. A female suspect grabbed the stroller with the baby in it and
attempted to pull it away from the victim. Reference No. 031708-37
DUI
Enforcement Increased - St. Patrick's Day Weekend :
Reference No. 031408-35 & 031408-36
Police
Investigate Possible Homicide : The victim, a male
white adult in his 30's, was discovered by a family member after
failing to show up for work. Reference No. 031308-34
Police
Investigate Fatal Collision : A suspected drunk driver,
22-year-old Robert Basinger, was arrested after a fatal head-on
collision near the intersection of Folsom Bouevard and 47th Street. The
driver of the other vehicle, a 59-year-old female, was pronounced dead
at the scene. Reference No. 031108-32
Few
Clues in Early Morning Homicide : A 21-year-old Hispanic
male was shot and killed as he drove near the intersection of 24th
Street and Glen Ellen Circle. Reference No. 031008-31
Armed
Robber Arrested : 17-year-old James
Cooper was arrested by the Sacramento Police Department. Cooper
was wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Robbery, Car Jacking, and
Attempted Robbery. Reference No. 030308-30 Police
Ask for Public's Help Locating an Armed and Dangerous Man :
Shonn Pardue is wanted for a shooting that occurred early this morning
in the area of 44th Street and 15th Avenue. Reference No. 030308-29
Sobriety
Checkpoint at Stockton and McMahon : Uniformed police
officers will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at Stockton / McMahon on
March 1, 2008. Reference No. 022908-27 022908-28
Police
Ask For Public's Help To Identify Robber : Police
Detectives release surveillance footage of an armed man attempting to
rob a victim at an ATM. Reference No. 022708-26
Press Conference On Arson-Homicide of 4-Year-Old Girl : The Sacramento Police Department holds a press conference in which the ATF announces a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the homicide of Amariana Crenshaw. Reference No. 022608-25
Parents
Arrested For Death of Infant : The Sacramento
Police Department has arrested 22-year-old Asa Harris and 19-year-old
Cleshawn Jones for the death of their 6-month-old child.
Reference No. 022008-24 Police
Ask For Public's Help To Identify Robbery Suspect :
The Sacramento Police Department is releasing video surveillance of an
armed robbery in the hopes that someone will recognize the
suspect. Reference No. 022008-23
Police
Investigate Early Morning Homicide : The Sacramento
Police Department responded to the 6500 Block of Hogan Drive regarding
a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old
man who had been shot in the upper torso. Reference No. 021908-22
Police
Seek Public's Help to Locate Violent Parolee:
Terrance Jermaine Ford, a 28-year-old parolee out of Richmond, is being
sought on a no-bail warrant for kidnapping while perpetrating a
carjacking. Reference No. 021508-21 Arrest
Made in Doubletree Homicide: Sacramento Homicide
Detectives arrested 23-year-old Joseph Williams for the February 10th
homicide of Alex Hunter. Williams was arrested at 10780 Coloma Road
after running from police officers. Reference No. 021508-20 Police Ask For Public's Help in Locating Robbery Suspect: The Sacramento Police Department is asking for help in establishing the whereabouts of 17-year-old James Cooper. Cooper is being sought on numerous violent felonies and should be considered armed and dangerous. Reference No. 021508-19
Police
Investigate Homicide :
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in front of the Double Tree
Hotel, 2001 Point West Way. The identity of the suspect(s) is
unknown at this time. Investigators are still unclear as to the
motive for the murder; however, it does not appear to be robbery or
gang related. Reference No. 021108-18
Police
Ask For Public's help To Identify Robbery Suspects : The
victim pulled over to the side of the road for vehicle repairs.
Three suspects approached and surrounded the victim. One suspect
pulled out a knife and ordered the victim to empty his pockets.
Two of the three men were cought on surveillance footage at a nearby
store. Reference No. 020708-17
City
Crime Rates Drop in 2007 : Sacramento crime statistics,
in almost every category, experienced a decrease in the 2007 calendar
year, as compared to the 2006 calendar year. Reference No. 020608-16
Police
Promotional Ceremony/CSI Academy Graduation : Officer
Mike McKenna will be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Six new
Forensic Investigators will graduate from the Sacramento Police
Department's CSI Academy. These events will take place on Friday,
February, 1, 2008, at 5770 Freeport Boulevard. Reference No. 013108-15
Police
Seek Help to ID Robber : A man entered the AM/PM located
at 2005 Marconi Avenue, pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money.
Reference No. 012908-14
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Arrested During High School Lockdown : A citizen reported
seeing a juvenile with a gun at the intersection of Truxel and San Juan
Road. Due to the close proximity to Natomas High School,
officials instituted a lockdown. Reference No. 012508-13
Police
Seek Help to Identify Business Robber : A man, armed with
a long-barreled revolver, entered the Round Table Pizza located at 398
Florin Road and demanded money. Reference No. 012408-12
Assault
Victim Dies of Injuries : Hung Nguyen, a 36-year-old
Sacramento transient, dies of head injuries incurred on January 11th.
Police ask the public for information on who may be responsible.
Reference No. 011708-11
Police
Suspect Molotov Cocktail Used in Arson-Homicide :
Investigators believe a Molotov cocktail was likely used in the
arson-homicide of a 4-year-old girl. Reference No. 011608-10
Police
Seek Help to Catch Robber : Investigators release
surveillance photos of an armed robber.
Arson-Homicide
Update : Investigators believe an incendiary device was
likely used in the January 11th burning death of a 4-year-old girl.
Reference No. 011408-8
Police
Make Arrest in Double Homicide : A 15-year-old boy is
arrested in for the shooting deaths of two young men on 73rd Street. 011208-7
Police
Investigate Arson-Related Homicide : A four-year-old girl
is burned to death at 3474 Sweet Pea Way. Reference No. 011008-6
Pedestrian
Struck and Killed by RT Bus : A female pedestrian is
struck and killed by an RT bus at the intersection of 8th Street and Q
Street. Reference No. 011008-4 Police Arrest Serial Burglar : Felipe Leon, a
20-year-old Sacramento resident, is arrested on his alleged connection
to 16 commercial burglaries. Reference No. 011008-5
New
Police Chief Gets Sworn-In : After 28 years working for
the Sacramento Police Department, Rick Braziel is officially sworn-in
as the new Chief of Police. Reference No. 010808-3
Suspect
Sought in Press Club Shooting : Police release a
composite sketch of the suspect sought in the Press Club attempted
homicide (see attached). Reference No. 010708-2
Reward
Offered in Unsolved Homicide : The Carole Sund/Carrington
Foundation offers a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest
and conviction of those responsible for the killing of Sio Meng Lai.
Reference No. 010208-1
Police
Seek to Identify Thief : Detectives release a
surveillance photo showing a suspect believed to be responsible for
several grand thefts (see photo). Reference No. 122807-218
SPD Investigates Suspicious Deaths : A male and a female, both adults in their 50's, are found deceased in a north area parking lot. No obvious signs of trauma or foul play are observed. Detectives are awaiting results from the Sacramento County Coroner's Office. Reference No. 122707-217
Traffic
Advisory For SSD Detective Vu Nguyen's Funeral: Those traveling to
or from downtown on Thursday, December 27, 2007, should anticipate
delays and heavy traffic congestion. Reference No. 122507-216
Sacramento
Police Academy Graduation: this is the biggest class to
graduate from the Sacramento Police Academy and also the last class to
graduate under the leadership of Chief Albert Najera. Reference
No. 122007-212
Sacramento
Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint: The Sacramento
Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver's license
checkpoint on Friday, December 21, 2007, in the northwest area of the
city. Reference No. 121907-214
Attendance
Centers Will Open Up At Three Local High Schools: The
attendance centers are located at Inderkum High School, Luther Burbank
High School, and C.K. McClatchy High School. A goal of the
Attendance Center program is to ensure students complete their
education and avoid delinquent behavior. Reference No. 121707-211
Holiday
Experience Gift Giveaway: The Sacramento Police
department will provide a total "holiday experience" to several needy
families in the Sacramento area. Reference No. 121407-209
Police
Seek help to Identify Bank Robber: The suspect entered
the Bank of America, located at 940 Florin Road and robbed a
teller. Reference No. 121307-208
Police Ask For Public's Help To ID Kidnapper : A man is abducted at gunpoint from a Costco shopping center. One of the suspects is caught on interior bank surveillance footage (see photos). Reference No. 121107-207 The
Sacramento Police Department Receives Technology Award :
The Police Department is recognized by The Center for Digital
Technology for the implementation of the Licesnse Plate Reader (LPR)
program. Reference No. 121107-206
Sacramento
Police Exploring UAV Technology : The police department
unveils a UAV prototype designed to assist law enforcement. Reference
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