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'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...
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...
‘I would’ve never came to Folsom’: Former police speak publicly, allege racism in department
FOLSOM, Calif. — Three former Folsom police employees alleging racism within the Folsom Police Department spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time about their discrimination lawsuits. Around 1 p.m., former police officers James Dorris and Homer Limon and former evidence technician Laura Knudsen sat at a panel next to...
Suspected Armed Robbery by Student Shocks Sacramento High Schools, Leads to Arrest and Community Concerns
Chilling details have emerged about an armed robbery at Del Campo High School, which sent the school and its neighbor, Will Rogers Middle School, into lockdown last Tuesday. According to a Facebook post by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, the suspect, a 15-year-old student, allegedly robbed another student at gunpoint in the school restroom.
20 people displaced after fire at Rancho Cordova apartment complex
RANCHO CORDOVA – Firefighters say an early morning fire at a Rancho Cordova apartment complex could have been a lot worse if not for the quick actions of crews and a neighbor. Metro Fire of Sacramento crews responded to the scene at the Cobblestone Apartments early Tuesday morning and found flames between two buildings. The flames appear to have started in some vegetation and then spread to one building's attic space. Crews were able to limit the damage, stopping the flames before they could spread any further. A neighbor called 911 and woke up his fellow neighbors during the incident, getting them out to safety. "This fire could have been a lot worse. With the vegetation bumping into those units, this fire could have spread through the entire building," said Metro Fire of Sacramento Battalion Chief Parker Wilbourn. No injuries have been reported, but about 20 people have been displaced due to the fire. Exactly what started the fire is under investigation.
DUI suspect in custody after crashing into side of Carmichael home
CARMICHAEL – A driver has been taken into custody after they crashed into a home in Carmichael early Monday morning. The incident happened just before 5:30 a.m. near Schuyler and Saint James drives. Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear, but the vehicle ended up clipping the side of a home – causing noticeable damage to the building. No injuries were reported. California Highway Patrol says they believe the driver, who was in his grandmother's vehicle, is suspected of being under the influence at the time of the crash. He has been arrested, officers at the scene say. The name of the driver has not been released.
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...
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...
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...
Crash involving motorcycle reported on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — A motorcycle crash was reported on Auburn Boulevard near Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the crash involving at least two vehicles around 5:40 p.m. Radio transmission from the fire dispatch indicates that the crash blocking the roadway. At...
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