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3 adults, 2 kids injured in crash on I-80 offramp in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Five people were hospitalized Sunday after a two-car crash in Roseville. The California Highway Patrol says it happened just before 3 p.m. Sunday at the Eureka Road offramp from eastbound I-80. CHP says 52-year-old Dale Benjamin of Antelope was driving a 2017 Nissan Frontier at a...
Citrus Heights father sends suspect to hospital after breaking in, attacking his kids
CITRUS HEIGHTS – A home invasion turned quickly into a trip to the hospital for a 29-year-old suspect, not yet identified by police, when he came face-to-face with a father whose protective instincts kicked right in. The brash break-in happened Thursday just before 5:30 p.m. in broad daylight at a home along Cook Avenue and Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights. Bobby Tucker was home with three of his children when he heard a loud commotion, what he now calls a robbery gone wrong. "He stops, looks around to see if anyone was looking, comes in and starts attacking my kids," said Tucker, giving...
Witness speaks about chaotic scene after deadly shooting in Sacramento's midtown neighborhood
SACRAMENTO – An early morning shooting in midtown Sacramento has left one man dead and another injured. The shooting happened on the corner of O and 20th Street around 1.15 a.m.CBS13 obtained footage from and spoke with someone who witnessed the aftermath before cops arrived on the scene. "I saw people hiding behind buildings and I was curious and when I poked my head around that's when I saw the individual lying on the ground lying in blood," said the man who did not want to be identified.He took video of the chaotic scene just moments after shots were fired near a...
Folsom man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly intentionally strikes motorcyclist
FOLSOM, California — A 23-year-old Folsom man was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly chasing and intentionally striking a motorcyclist with his SUV, police said. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. at the intersection of East Bidwell Street and Iron Point Road, according to a press release from the Folsom Police Department. Multiple callers alerted authorities to the crash, prompting officers and emergency personnel to rush to the scene.
50 people cited or arrested in operation against retail theft at Sacramento-area Target
50 people were arrested or cited in connection with a retail theft at a North Highlands Target over the weekend, and law enforcement agencies are seeking reforms to the state's theft laws to address the increasing brazenness of these crimes.
Placer County police seek help returning lost tortoise to its owner
(FOX40.COM) — The Lincoln Police Department is seeking help from the community to return a lost tortoise to its rightful owner, the agency said on Facebook. Police said the friendly animal was found safely around 9:45 p.m. “Let’s find the tortoise’s family and bring them back together!” Lincoln police said. If anyone is searching for […]
Car believed driven by father of missing Sacramento children found in Mexico
(FOX40.COM) — The family of two children who went missing after their mother was found dead said the car being driven by the children’s father was found in Mexico. Police have been searching for the children and Cameron Lee, their father, since the discovery of Angelica Bravo’s body in North Sacramento on July 8.
West Sacramento man sentenced to 10 years for fentanyl and cocaine distribution
SACRAMENTO, California — Christian Anthony Romero, a 28-year-old from West Sacramento, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl pills and cocaine, according to United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. Romero distributed thousands of fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone M-30 pills...
$5,000 worth of stolen merchandise recovered near Arden Fair Mall, police say
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Police Department said it recently recovered about $5,000 of stolen merchandise from a suspect who was a “repeat offender” at a business in Arden Fair Mall. “This arrest would not have been possible if it weren’t for the security officer’s swift action in reporting the crime in progress, along with the […]
Attorney Argues Man Did Not Present an Imminent Threat to the Officers in Sacramento Sheriff’s Suit
Sacramento, CA – A naked, bleeding, man—Christopher Gilmore—in the throes of a mental health crisis posed no threat to Sacramento Sheriff’s Office deputies when he was shot dead in his driveway last March, according to a civil rights lawsuit filed Tuesday. “When you look at the...
Rancho Cordova man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking and money laundering
SACRAMENTO, California — Adan Navarro, a 30-year-old from Rancho Cordova, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Navarro was convicted of conspiracy to import heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl pills, conspiracy to...
Lincoln arrest log: False ID, cruelty against an animal
Editor’s note: Arrest reports are released by the Lincoln Police Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Alfredo Barajasmartinez, 27, was taken into custody at 4:15 a.m. on suspicion of battery against a significant other on the 1600 block of First Street.
Auburn State Parks lifeguards jump into action to rescue 2 juveniles from the American River
As people continue to try and beat the heat officials are reminding people to stay safe on the waterways. "We spend most of our day patrolling around, watching the water and the confluence is one of our most active spots for visitation," said Brady Bennigson, State Parks Lifeguard. While the...
Two homes burn in Rancho Cordova fire Saturday evening
Try quick work of firefighters saved two different Sacramento County homes from devastation Saturday evening in Rancho Cordova. Just before 6 p.m. Saturday evening, the 911 call center received calls for a fire that had broken out between two homes on the 10,000 block of Paiute Way in Rancho Cordova.
Folsom incident report: Sedative possession, account fraud, stolen tack machine
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. July 7. Natalie Watson, 44, of Folsom was cited...
Sacramento Police Seek Help to Locate At-Risk Missing 71-Year-Old Man with Medical Conditions
The Sacramento Police Department has issued a call for public assistance in their search for Rocky Mathews, a 71-year-old man who has been classified as an at-risk missing person due to medical conditions. In a Facebook post of Sacramento Police Department, the department described Mathews as being 5'8" in height, weighing 160 lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. The last time he was seen was on July 19, around 10 a.m. near Bruceville Rd and Alpine Frost Dr in Sacramento.
Gold Medal of Valor for CHP Officers
On June 27, six California Highway Patrol officers were presented with a prestigious Gold Medal of Valor during a ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. The Special Act Award, given on behalf of Gov. Gavin Newsom, is the highest honor the state can bestow upon employees who risked their lives to save others or protect state property.
Sacramento Restaurateur Bradford Sandoval Recognized for Heroic Rescue of Swimmer on American River
Bradford Sandoval, a local restaurant owner, has been hailed a hero after his daring rescue of a distressed swimmer on the American River. On June 25, amid the currents and murk of El Manto Clay Banks, Sandoval took immediate action when he was alerted to a perilous situation—two individuals had disappeared beneath the water's surface and had not emerged. According to a Facebook post by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, Sandoval located one of the missing swimmers and brought him up to safety.
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