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CRIME & SAFETY
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.
Folsom firefighters make quick work of Silberhorn Dr. fire
A fast response by Folsom firefighters stopped the forward progress of a quickly moving vegetation fire that initially threatened structures in a Folsom neighborhood Thursday afternoon. Just before 4 p.m. on the July Fourth holiday, 911 dispatchers received a call reporting the fire near Morningside Drove and Silberhorn Drive in...
Suspect Arrested in 1984 Murder of Roseville Woman
Cold case investigators from the Roseville Police Department and the Placer County District Attorney’s Office have announced the arrest of 59-year-old Richard Moore in Los Angeles on homicide charges related to a decades-old cold case. The arrest pertains to the 1984 murder of 69-year-old Madeline Garcia on the 300 Block of Atlantic Street in Roseville. Evidence collected at the scene indicated that Garcia was attacked and dragged into an alley where she was subsequently murdered.
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,...
Thieves steal $15,000 in fireworks from school fundraiser, putting school programs in question
SACRAMENTO -- A fireworks stand fundraising for a Sacramento-area school is facing a major setback after thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of fireworks.It happened Monday night in the Bel Air parking lot in Gold River. Volunteers at the fireworks stand say they closed around 10 p.m. and when they returned Tuesday morning, the door on the container was ripped off, and half their supply was gone."It seems like they connected a car to the locks and they just yanked off what they could and took everything they could fit," parent and volunteer Yelena Kopylov-Alford said.The thieves stole more than $15,000 worth of fireworks.The fireworks stand is the school's largest fundraiser for the school. It helps pay for school supplies, music classes and several after-school programs."There are so many things this is paying for so that loss is just devastating," Kopylov-Aford said.Rancho Cordova police are now investigating, but surveillance video in the parking lot does not cover where the stand is located.If you'd like to buy fireworks and support their fundraiser, you can find them in the Bel Air parking lot off Sunrise Boulevard on Wednesday.
Stranded swimmers rescued from Lake Natoma island Thursday
Units from Folsom Fire Department and California were dispatched to a reported water rescue Thursday afternoon on the American River Parkway to assist several people that were stranded just before 6:00 p.m. Thursday. According to the Folsom Fire Department at the scene, the division’s boat rescue team was deployed to...
Folsom incident report: Stolen wiring, locker thefts, trail vandalism
Those appearing in the following crime report have been arrested on suspicion of the crime indicated and presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information is public record, furnished by the Folsom Police Department in public record form. June 14. Michael Henning, 28, of Rancho Cordova was...
Placer County Sheriff's arrest log: Object thrown at vehicle, DUIs, brandished weapon
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 26. Kayla Blazewick, 36, was arrested at 2:28 p.m. on suspicion of an outside felony warrant in the 11800 block of Go...
Placer DA Charges Foster Care Mother in Drowning Deaths of Twin Boys
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — The Placer County District Attorney’s Office announced they have filed charges against Schitara Page, age 37 – the foster care mother of twin boys who drowned in a pool in Roseville last year. In Oct. 2023, Roseville first responders went to a home in...
Roseville PD: Protect your home and car from criminal activity
Roseville, Calif. – Summer is upon us! There is no escaping the California sun, but we can certainly implement some of the following crime prevention tips to protect your home and vehicle from potential criminal activity. Vehicles: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) one vehicle was...
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.
Vehicle crashes into apartment complex in Fair Oaks, no injuries reported
FAIR OAKS, Calif. — A car crashed into a three-story apartment complex Thursday morning in Fair Oaks. Emergency medical services were dispatched around 11:41 a.m. to Gastman Way west of Sunrise Boulevard. No injuries were reported and the building had minor damage with three studs pushed out of place,...
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.
Night Shift Officers Arrest Suspects in Shoplifting Incident on Commons Drive, Rocklin
“Over the weekend, our dedicated night shift officers responded to a shoplifting incident from the 5100 block of Commons Drive. The suspects, a male and female, fled the scene. Thanks to the vigilance of our patrol Sergeant, the suspect vehicle was located just as it was leaving the shopping plaza. A traffic stop was conducted, leading to the arrest of both individuals.
Car crash reported on Highway 50 in Cameron Park
CAMERON PARK, Calif. — A crash involving a big rig and another vehicle was reported Friday morning in El Dorado County, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 7:12 a.m. to the crash site on eastbound Highway 50 near the offramp for Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.
Meiss Fire: Firefighters stop forward progress on Sacramento County vegetation fire
SLOUGHHOUSE, Calif. — Fire crews have stopped forward progress on a vegetation fire that burned south of Rancho Murieta on Thursday, Cal Fire said. Firefighters responded to the Meiss Fire around 5:14 p.m. near Meiss and Ione roads. Cal Fire said the fire had spread to 17.6 acres at...
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