Bee reporters answer questions about area crime news, trends and other issues. QUESTION: What is the status of Michael Bolden, who was charged in a real estate fraud case? Submitted by: Rocketman916, Sacramento ANSWER: The trial for Michael Bolden and four other people indicted by a federal grand jury is
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Ask Sacto 911 crime Q&A: What is status of suspect in federal real estate fraud case?
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DUI murder suspect looking for heroin at time of crash, witness says
A California Highway Patrol officer testified today that Paul William Walden was on the hunt for heroin when, authorities say, he ran over and killed Harison Long-Randall, severely injured his girlfriend, Gemily West, and killed their four dogs in a collision in Carmichael last year. Officer David Longo said a
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Judge rejects California's bid to regain control of prisons
By Sam Stanton and Denny Walsh sstanton@sacbee.com A federal judge today rejected Gov. Jerry Brown's bid to regain control of the state's prisons from federal oversight of inmates' mental health care, ruling that the state has not done enough to improve conditions inside the prisons. U.S. District Judge Lawrence K.
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Six arrested in El Dorado County marijuana sales investigation
An investigation into marijuana sales in El Dorado County has resulted in six arrests, as well as seizure of approximately 60 pounds of processed marijuana and $80,000 in currency. A three-month investigation by El Dorado County sheriff's detectives regarding a conspiracy to sell marijuana culminated Thursday with the service of
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Sac State police warn of scam involving fake checks
The Sacramento State Police Department warns the public to beware of an ongoing fraud involving fictitious checks that use identifying information of the University Foundation of Sacramento State. The perpetrators of the scam have sent fictitious checks with a letter giving the false promise that the recipient has won an
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Father, son sentenced in Upper Land Park stabbing death
A father and son who pleaded no contest to killing a man three years ago were sentenced today in Sacramento Superior Court. Christopher William Koppe, 56, received a 16-to-life term from Judge Steve White for his second-degree murder plea in the Feb. 8, 2010, stabbing death of Keenan Jon Slotty,
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Ask Sacto 911 crime Q&A: What was sentence for slaying at North Sacramento business?
Bee reporters answer questions about area crime news, trends and other issues. QUESTION: I am wondering what happened to Adam Gordon. He was charged with murder and now his online status says state prison hold but not how long he was sentenced for. Submitted by: Darren, Sacramento ANSWER: Adam Charles
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Man suspected of stabbing brother is booked into Sacramento jail
A fight between two brothers in south Sacramento left one hospitalized with stab wounds and the other in a jail cell Saturday night, according to Sacramento police. Officers got a call about a stabbing in the 5600 block of Jacinto Avenue about 9:05 p.m., police reports said. The victim was
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Cockfighting ring busted in Stanislaus County
By Anne Gonzales afgonzales@sacbee.com. A large cockfighting ring in Patterson was busted by Stanislaus County sheriff's deputies Sunday afternoon, creating a chaotic scene with men jumping into the San Joaquin River to escape authorities. Officials received a report of a cockfight in the 11000 block of Cox Road in Patterson,
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Name of driver killed in Capital City freeway crash released
The name of the driver killed Thursday when his vehicle hit a tree along the Capital City Freeway near Arden Way has been released by the Sacramento County Coroner's office. He was identified as Roberto Meza Ayon, 59, of Winton, Merced County. The motorist was apparently traveling eastbound on the
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Taser used on man before Sacramento booking on drug, theft charges
A man had to go to the hospital as a precaution after police had some difficulty in bringing him under control. Officers made a traffic stop of Anthony M. Mancuso, 37, near Acacia Avenue and Clay Street in the Hagginwood neighborhood of Sacramento about 4 p.m. Sunday. Once stopped, Mancuso
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Update: Sacramento police investigating man's death as homicide
Sacramento police confirmed today that the death of a man whose body was found in a Pocket-area apartment this morning is being investigated as a homicide. The man, identified only as 30 years old, was discovered inside an apartment on the 8000 block of Pocket Road by friends who hadn't
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Roof fire at Zinfandel Grill quickly extinguished
Sacramento firefighters made quick work of a mid-morning fire Monday at the Zinfandel Grill on Fair Oaks Boulevard near Howe Avenue. The fire, first reported at 10:28 a.m., was contained to the wood shingle roof and did not damage the interior of the restaurant, said Michael Lozano, Battalion Chief for
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Brothers involved in marijuana growing sentenced
Three of four Sacramento brothers involved in a sophisticated residential marijuana growing operation were sentenced today in federal court in Sacramento. Tony Le, 55, was sentenced to 48 months in prison, and Cuong Le, 43, and Minh Le, 36, received prison sentences of 51 months and 46 months, respectively, according
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Rancho Cordova man dies in crash in Placer County
A Rancho Cordova man died early Sunday morning after he reportedly lost control of his car on Auburn Folsom Road in Placer County. Matthew Bohling, 29, was driving a blue Honda Civic northbound on Auburn Folsom Road about 1:57 a.m., approaching Eagle View Lane, when he lost control of the
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Ask Sacto 911 crime Q&A: Was anyone convicted in 1996 Laguna Creek slaying?
Bee reporters answer questions about area crime news, trends and other issues. QUESTION: I am trying to find an article about an old friend that died on Aug. 29, 1996. His name was Florentino Mayorga Jr., "Tino". I wanted to know if they ever found how he died and if
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Pedestrian dies from injuries suffered in Sunday crash
A woman has died from injuries suffered when she was hit by a car while crossing a street in Arden Arcade. The California Highway Patrol said that Laura Barnes, 54, of North Highlands was crossing Watt Avenue near Barberry Lane about 8:30 p.m. Sunday when she was stuck by a
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Stun gun used to steal beers near Arden Way
Sacramento police said a man was robbed of his just-purchased beers after being touched with a stunning device. The man was walking from store in the 2000 block of Point West Way near Arden Way about 12:20 p.m. Tuesday with two beers and energy drinks when he was approached from
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Placer County class to focus on business security issues
The Placer County Sheriff's Office is offering a free class April 25 to help business owners protect themselves and their businesses. The class is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Loomis Depot conference room, 5775 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis. Topics for discussion include identity theft and counterfeiting,
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El Dorado County volunteers offer home security services
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Team of Active Retirees -- STAR -- is offering two programs to help residents improve home security when they are away from their residences and on vacation. The STAR Unit offers training, literature and outlines to help residents establish Neighborhood Watch programs for their neighborhood.
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