West Sacramento
CRIME & SAFETY
Girl, 8, in critical condition after being shot in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO – An active investigation is underway in a Sacramento neighborhood after an eight-year-old girl was found shot early Tuesday morning. The scene is along Kit Carson Street, near Revere Street off of Muir Way. Sacramento police say officers responded around 4:45 a.m. to investigate reports of a shooting. There, a juvenile was found with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers say the juvenile was alert and talking when she was transported to the hospital. She is in critical condition, police say. Exactly what led up to the girl being shot is still under investigation. Crime Scene Investigators remain at the scene. Residents should expect streets to be blocked for some time.
Barricaded suspect fatally shot by Sacramento County deputies
(FOX40.COM) — A domestic violence suspect who barricaded themself inside a home in North Highlands was fatally shot by deputies with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Monday. According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect was shot after he pointed a gun at the victim and threatened her. The sheriff’s office said a victim inside the […]
Inmate dies at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center, autopsy ordered
SACRAMENTO, California — A 41-year-old male inmate died while in custody at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) late Friday night. The inmate, who had been in custody since March 28, 2024, on a felony warrant brought by the Sacramento Police Department, was housed in the Christopher Boone Facility (CBF). According to a press release from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, deputies were alerted by an inmate worker that another inmate needed medical assistance.
Northern California police issue $120,000 fine for illegal fireworks
(FOX40.COM) — A search warrant in Northern California led to the seizure of several illegal fireworks that could earn the violator a $120K fine. On June 27, the Woodland Police Department, Cal Fire, and other agency personnel served search warrants on two separate residences in Woodland. At one of the locations, 120 illegal aerial firework […]
Arsonist Arrested for Rio Linda Fires
As we enter the month of July, and this purgatorial hot and dry weather pattern, I had occasion to talk briefly with Metro Fire Director Cinthia Saylors about some of the issues relevant to the Rio Linda/Elverta community. This wildfire season has gotten off to a prolific start, with major...
Son arrested in case of couple found dead in Elk Grove home
ELK GROVE – Detectives say they have arrested the son of a couple who was found dead inside an Elk Grove home last week. Elk Grove police said a man and woman were found dead in a home along the 9000 block of Crosscourt Way on Friday. Officers were originally called to the home after getting a report about suspicious circumstances. As Elk Grove police detailed on Monday, the reporting party was actually the couple's 44-year-old son, Mark Navarrete. He reportedly claimed that he had gone to his parents' home after trying unsuccessfully to contact them. Once getting inside, Navarrete claimed to have found them dead. He also claimed that one of their cars was missing. However, detectives found video that allegedly shows Navarrete parking a few blocks away. He was also allegedly seen leaving in the missing car. On Sunday, police said detectives served a search warrant to Navarrete's home. Evidence discovered there led them to arrest Navarrete on two counts of homicide. Navarrete has been booked into Sacramento County Jail.
Shooter at Large After South Sacramento Shooting Leaves Man Hospitalized
A man was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot on Saturday in south Sacramento, KCRA reports. The incident, involving a silver Ford Mustang, took place in a residential area on the 7500 block of Whisperwillow Drive at around 5:50 p.m., as confirmed by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
Fireworks worth $16,000 stolen from a Sacramento Title 1 school's fundraiser stand
GOLD RIVER, Calif. — A Sacramento City Unified Title 1 school is hoping for community support after thousands of dollars worth of fireworks were stolen from its fundraiser stand in a parking lot. The A.M. Winn Public Waldorf TK-8 School has had its annual fireworks station in Gold River...
2 people rushed to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on Highway 50
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A crash involving at least four vehicles was reported Tuesday morning on eastbound Highway 50 near the offramp for 15th Street in Sacramento, California Highway Patrol logs show. Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene around 9:38 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash,...
Elk Grove Detectives Investigate Double Homicide After Two Found Dead in Northeastern Home
Elk Grove Police Department detectives are actively piecing together the events that led up to a grim discovery inside a home in northeastern Elk Grove, where a man and woman were found dead under suspicious circumstances this past Friday afternoon. According to official reports, officers were called to the scene in the 9000 block of Crosscourt Way at 2:13 pm after a concerned individual, failing to reach their family members after several tries, chose to visit the residence and made the harrowing find.
Sacramento County sheriff hosts his first rodeo in Folsom
FOLSOM, California (KCRA) — Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper has decided to host his first sheriff’s rodeo in Folsom. Rodeo and agriculture have deep ties to Sacramento region and Cooper believes the rodeo will be a good event to showcase the rich culture. Cooper will kick the night...
Sacramento Cops Shared License Plate Data With Anti-Abortion States
"Sacramento County drivers are likely unaware that, as they travel on county streets and highways, their vehicles are being tracked by an intricate network of stationary and mobile cameras." That was the conclusion of a report released last week by the Sacramento County Grand Jury, a 19-member panel billed as...
Grand Jury: Sacramento Law Enforcement Agencies Breaking State Law, Violating Privacy of Motorists – Those Seeking Abortions Particularly Targeted
SACRAMENTO, CA – The City of Sacramento Police Dept. and Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (SSO) are both breaking state law, and violating the privacy of Sacramento County motorists, charged the Sacramento County Grand Jury last week in a report entitled, “Warning: Keep Your Eyes Off My Privacy.”
Sacramento County couple allege fraud by surrogacy escrow company, feds investigating
FAIR OAKS -- By the numbers, a Sacramento-area couple has been on a parenthood journey that's included 23 retrievals, eight embryos, and five screenings—all before a surrogate pregnancy.It's taken Katelyn and Christopher Kettmann more than the process on paper to get to this point—their surrogate is 21 weeks pregnant with a baby boy.It's what they have been waiting for: celebrating the birth of their son and expanding their family. They say infertility can be a "lonely feeling," so they've shared their journey throughout to build community and support."We had just hit that point of like, OK, things are going good....
Placer County Sheriff's arrest log: Accessory arrest, identity theft, warrants
Editor’s note: Arrest reports are released by the Placer County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Charges can be amended or dismissed. June 12. Ruth Anne Harden, 57, was arrested at 6:35 p.m. on suspicion of four misdemeanor bench warrants in the 11800 block of...
Elk Grove weekly crime update June 30, 2024
This is a look at the crimes reported in the city of Elk Grove for June 12-18, 2024. These are in some cases in addition to the crimes reported on the Elk Grove Police Department daily watch summary. The Daily Watch Summary only lists crimes where there was an arrest.
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