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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...
Pounds of explosive materials found after bomb threat at a Sacramento library
(FOX40.COM) — Over two pounds of explosive materials were found inside a Sacramento residence after a bomb threat caused evacuations at the Arden-Dimick Library, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. Around 5 p.m., SCSO detained a suspect who allegedly told staff he planted a bomb at the facility. Deputies said there was not a […]
Woman found dead after report of fight in Sacramento; homicide investigation underway
SACRAMENTO – A homicide investigation is underway in Sacramento after a woman was found dead Tuesday morning. Sacramento police say, around 6 a.m., officers responded to the area of N. 12th and N. C streets to investigate a reported fight. First responders soon found a woman on the ground; she had at least one puncture wound, police say. Medics pronounced the woman dead, police say. Her name has not been released. Homicide detectives are now taking over the investigation. No one is in custody, police say, and anyone with information relevant to the investigation is urged to call detectives at (916) 808-5471. Due to the investigation, N. 12 Street is closed between Sproule Avenue and N. B Street. Light rail service on SacRT's Blue Line has also been affected, with a bus bridge now in place between Cathedral Square and the Arden/Del Paso stations.Updated story to follow.
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...
Sacramento student robbed at gunpoint on a high school campus, suspect arrested
(FOX40.COM) — One person was arrested in connection with an armed robbery at Del Campo High School, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. Around 1 p.m. on July 9, SCSO said it responded to Del Campo High for a report of a student being robbed at gunpoint by another student during summer school. Del […]
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...
'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...
UPDATED: One Arrested After Fatal Shooting
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect in the Bridgeville fatal shooting as Melvin Portillo, 20 years old, from Sacramento. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late last night near Bridgeville as a homicide. According to a press release, deputies dispatched...
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