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Solano County prosecutor: Auburn woman 'intentionally killed' Vacaville Police Officer
An Auburn woman who was taken into custody last week after a crash that killed a Vacaville police motorcycle officer intentionally struck the officer with her vehicle, county prosecutors said Monday. In a three-page charging document, the Solano County District Attorney’s Office says Serena C.J. Rodriguez, 24, “intentionally killed” Vacaville...
Man stabbed to death by 3 fellow inmates at California State Prison, Sacramento, officials say
A 55-year-old man incarcerated at California State Prison, Sacramento was stabbed to death after being attacked by three other inmates on Sunday, officials said. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Tuesday that officials are investigating after Randy Schlaepfer was killed in the attack at the Folsom prison. CDCR...
'The person I see now is a monster.' Emotions run high as baby killer sentenced
Sobs could be heard throughout the gallery in Department 2 of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse in Placerville Friday, July 12, as the family of an infant killed 40 days after her birth watched her father plead guilty to her murder. Cameron Park resident Kevin Van Streefkerk, 38, was...
Armed robbery in Rocklin leads to arrest
(FOX40.COM) — An armed robbery at a business in Rocklin led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man, according to the Rocklin Police Department. On Friday evening, Rocklin PD officers responded to an armed robbery at a business located in the 6500 block of Fairway Drive. The business told police the suspect, a man wearing […]
Emotional preliminary hearing for Eric Abril reveals new details in 2023 Roseville park shootout
ROSEVILLE – The preliminary hearing began Monday for Eric Abril, the man at the center of the 2023 Mahany Park shootout in Roseville. It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape. Patty MacEgan, who Abril took hostage after her husband Jim was killed, sat with family in court Monday as detectives recounted what led up the worst moments of her life. Then we listened to her 911 calls and watched graphic drone footage as Abril held Mrs. MacEgan hostage. The video showed Abril using her as a human shield and...
Rocklin incident report: Armed robbery wearing a ski mask, illegal possession of fireworks
Editor’s note: Arrest reports are released by the Rocklin Police Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Sarah Bagdikyan, 29, was taken into custody at 9:21 p.m. on suspicion of possession of unlawful paraphernalia, possession of a narcotic controlled substance and for an outstanding felony warrant on the 4800 block of Granite Drive.
Increased staffing and rescues mark Placer County's July 4th weekend
AUBURN, California — The Placer County Sheriff's Office ramped up staffing along the American River during the July 4th weekend, partnering with CAL FIRE NEU and Auburn State Recreation Area California State Parks. The Placer County Sheriff's Office dive team concentrated their efforts at the Confluence from July 3...
Fire burns Orangevale home, no injuries reported
ORANGEVALE, Calif. — A fire burned a house early Wednesday morning in Orangevale, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said. Fire crews were dispatched around 2:42 a.m. to Hazel Avenue north of Steven Avenue. The fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under...
Motorcycle crash reported on East Bidwell Street in Folsom
FOLSOM, Calif. — A motorcycle was reportedly struck by a vehicle at Iron Point Road and East Bidwell Street in Folsom on Tuesday evening. Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash around 8 p.m. Radio transmission from Folsom police dispatch indicates that at least one person was reportedly...
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