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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...
'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...
Woman charged with murder for ‘intentionally running down’ California cop during traffic stop
A woman has been accused of deliberately running down and killing a California police officer.Serena C.J. Rodriguez, 24, of Auburn was charged with felony murder, with enhancements for murder of a police officer, use of a deadly weapon and use of a deadly or dangerous weapon.Rodriguez was allegedly driving a vehicle that hit motorcycle Officer Matthew Bowen, 32, of the Vacaville Police Department, at around 10.30am on Thursday.She was booked into the Justice Center Detention Facility, Fairfield on felony charges of murder and DUI causing bodily injury. She was also charged with a misdemeanor of providing a false ID...
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 […]
House fire reported on Brooktree Drive in Citrus Heights
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — A house fire was reported Wednesday morning in Citrus Heights. Fire crews were dispatched around 9:26 a.m. to Brooktree Drive south of Greenback Lane. Light smoke and a small fire were reportedly found in the attic, according to dispatcher radio communications. It was unclear what...
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.
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...
Fire that started on Rancho Cordova apartment back balcony displaces 7 people
RANCHO CORDOVA – Work crews are cleaning up after an early morning fire apartment fire forced more than a dozen people to evacuate. Metro Fire of Sacramento crews responded to the scene at the complex near Mills Tower Drive and Blue Star Court around 2 a.m. Firefighters were greeted by a raging fire that apparently started on a back balcony. A total of 13 people had to be evacuated from their apartments, firefighters say. Of those people, officials say seven have been displaced while the other six will be able to return home. Exactly what started the fire is still under investigation.
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...
Teen arrested after robbing Del Campo High School student at gunpoint, Sacramento sheriff says
FAIR OAKS, Calif. — A 15-year-old freshman at Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks was arrested after robbing another student at gunpoint during summer school earlier this month, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said. The robbery was reported around 1 p.m. on July 9. The suspect brandished...
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...
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