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CRIME & SAFETY
Placer County Sheriff's arrest log: Accessory arrest, identity theft, warrants
Editor’s note: Arrest reports are released by the Placer County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Charges can be amended or dismissed. June 12. Ruth Anne Harden, 57, was arrested at 6:35 p.m. on suspicion of four misdemeanor bench warrants in the 11800 block of...
Evacuation orders lifted for Sisson Fire in Placer County
(FOX40.COM) — Evacuations were underway amid the Sisson Fire that recently broke out, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. Around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, PCSO said a fire was burning in North Auburn off Sisson Road. Deputies were on the scene to help evacuate homes on Country Side Lane and Sierra Park Lane, however, […]
Evacuations, shelter in place lifted after gas leak in North Auburn
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Update: 10:25 p.m. The Placer County Sheriff's Office announced the evacuations and shelter in place for the gas leak have been lifted. Six homes have been evacuated after a car crash caused a gas leak in North Auburn Monday night. According to the Placer County...
Rocklin incident report: Assault by vacuum, red light runner, stolen vehicle found
The Rocklin Police Department publishes a weekly crime report, here are the published incidents from June 17-23: At 1:24 a.m., Rocklin officers responded to a couple standing next to a vehicle with all four tires slashed in a business parking lot on the 4000 block of Pacific Street. While on scene, officers discovered one of the involved parties had an outstanding felony arrest warrant. The male with the warrant was transported and booked at the South Placer Jail without incident.
Roseville Police Assault and Arrest Peaceful Protesters
On June 30th, 2024 Adam Schiff came to Roseville, California to fundraise. Schiff being a supporter of Israeli genocide encountered an unfriendly welcome in Roseville, by a dozen or so pro-Palestinian protesters. Throughout schiff’s event the protesters stayed outside being loud, calling out Schiff’s complacency in genocide. Despite a large presence by Roseville PD, the police and protesters didn’t interact until just before 12:00, when two RPD officers approached the crowd.
Final warning - officials plan to enforce stringent penalties for illegal fireworks use
Heavy enforcement of illegal firework bans is planned in our region this Fourth of July; this year, those caught using illegal fireworks will face steep fines. Both the cities of Folsom and Roseville adopted new ordinances recently which make penalties for the use of illegal fireworks more severe. In Folsom,...
Sacramento County sheriff hosts his first rodeo in Folsom
FOLSOM, California (KCRA) — Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper has decided to host his first sheriff’s rodeo in Folsom. Rodeo and agriculture have deep ties to Sacramento region and Cooper believes the rodeo will be a good event to showcase the rich culture. Cooper will kick the night...
DUI checkpoint set for El Dorado Hills July 6
The California Highway Patrol has announced that its Placerville area division will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on July 6 somewhere within El Dorado Hills. “All too often members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on our local roadways by intoxicated drivers,” said Lt. Rick Hatfield, CHP Placerville commander in an agency press release.
Vehicle fire ignites vegetation in El Dorado Hills
Units from multiple agencies are on the scene of a fire in El Dorado Hills Wednesday afternoon near Bass Lake Road. Shortly after 12:30 p.m on Wednesday, units from the El Dorado Hills Fire Department and CalFire were dispatched to the incident that was reportedly called in to 911. The initial call reported the incident incident as a vehicle fire.
Man dies after being hit by a car in Sacramento County
ORANGEVALE, Calif. — A man died after being hit by a car in Orangevale on Monday. The California Highway Patrol said around 7:50 a.m., a man was standing on the center median of Hazel Avenue, south of Greenback Lane. A woman was driving a Ford Fusion southbound on Hazel Avenue, through the intersection of Greenback Lane.
Folsom police will enforce homeless camping bans on public property, chief says
FOLSOM, Calif. — The Folsom Police Department started Monday its homeless outreach team (HOT), which will ban unlawful camping on public property, authorities said. Folsom Police Chief Rick Hillman confirmed the team’s creation in an email Thursday afternoon to ABC10. It consists of a sergeant and two police officers for now, he said. The team can enforce bans on homeless people unlawfully sleeping outside in public spaces or camping on public property after the Supreme Court’s decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson.
West Sacramento police and fire departments take proactive approach to illegal fireworks use
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Illegal fireworks are a top concern for police and fire departments across Northern California this holiday week. In West Sacramento, the police and fire departments held an amnesty event on Wednesday for illegal fireworks. Anyone who turned in illegal fireworks got safe and sane fireworks in exchange.
Nevada County Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Grows
“Nevada City, CA – With illegal cannabis operations scattered throughout Nevada County, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) is cracking down on illegal grows. Every year, in conjunction with known cultivation periods, members of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit seek out and terminate illegal grows and will cite and arrest offenders as warranted.
Folsom Police gets into spirit as rodeo days arrive in city
Western Rodeo Week is officially underway in Folsom as the city ushers in the 63rd annual Folsom Pro Rodeo this week. Across the city, the Rodeo spirit is strong as businesses and residents alike are celebrating the long tradition that draws thousands to the city each year. From places like Handley’s Western Wear to Rancher Hat Bar, Historic Folsom to the Palladio, shoppers are buying up what they need to get their “rodeo on,” this week and the Folsom Police Department is no exception as well.
Watt Fire: Firefighters stop Placer County vegetation fire
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Fire crews have stopped a vegetation fire near Antelope on Wednesday, Cal Fire said. Officials said the Watt Fire was stopped at 22.9 acres. The sheriff's office said road closures are in place at Dyer Lane and Watt Avenue and deputies have responded to the area.
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