CHP releases more details in fiery fatal crash on Highway 50
A driver in a fiery crash off of Highway 50 at Bass Lake Road died at the scene this morning. The California Highway Patrol reported that he motorist was traveling in a car about 2 a.m. this morning on...
View ArticleSacramento police seek suspect seen exposing himself to women
Sacramento police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who exposed himself to female walkers and joggers on at least seven occasions. In each of the incidents, the man approached the...
View ArticleEvents scheduled to honor California's fallen peace officers
Community members and law enforcement leaders from across the state will gather at the California Peace Officers Memorial Monument during two events to honor officers lost in the line of duty. At 8:30...
View ArticleUPDATE: Good Samaritan in Roseville missing person case contacts police
A good Samaritan who turned in a wallet belonging to a missing Sun City woman has called police, who wished to talk with her regarding any additional information she might be able to provide....
View ArticleFolsom developer with history of fraud draws 10-year sentence
A Folsom developer who was soliciting investors for a new scheme while still on supervised release for a previous criminal conviction is headed to prison for investment fraud. David Romo, 42, was...
View ArticleFelon arrested in Sacramento-area mailbox break-ins
An investigation into U.S. Mail letter box break-ins has led a federal grand jury to charge an ex-felon with a variety of offenses, including possession of ammunition. Tony Nhiachong Khang, 28, a...
View ArticleElk Grove man accused of producing child pornography
A 37-year-old Elk Grove man was arrested today on suspicion of producing child pornography. In March, a computer at the home of defendant Michael Gibson (pictured) was observed offering files of child...
View ArticleParole denied man convicted of slaying Rio Linda couple in 1979
A man convicted of killing his neighbors and their dogs, then setting fire to their Rio Linda home in 1979 has been denied parole. Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully announced that a...
View ArticleInmate sentenced for assault on fellow prisoner
An inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento in Folsom has been sentenced to 28 years to life in prison for assaulting a fellow inmate. Steven Thompson, 51, was convicted last month by a Sacramento...
View ArticlePlacerville man sentenced for interstate marijuana distrbution
A Placerville man has been sentenced in federal count in Sacramento to 42 months in prison for his role in an interstate marijuana distribution conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Garland E. Burrell Jr....
View ArticleAsk Sacto 911 crime Q&A: What was ruckus in River Park area?
Bee reporters answer questions about area crime news, trends and other issues. QUESTION: There was a large police presence in River Park on Thursday afternoon/evening. A helicopter and many patrol...
View ArticleFatal shooting of teen in south Sacramento investigated
Sacramento County Sheriff's detectives are investigating a south Sacramento shooting that left a teen dead. The shooting at the Willow Pointe Apartments, in the 6600 block of Sunnyslope Drive, occurred...
View ArticleSearch party to be organized for missing Roseville woman
Roseville police are helping to coordinate a search party for a Sun City Roseville woman missing since Wednesday. The woman, Susan Jacobson, 59, was last seen about 6 a.m. that day, when she told her...
View ArticleMotorcycle passenger ejected, dies at Antelope intersection
A female motorcycle passenger died Saturday afternoon after being ejected from the vehicle during a sudden stop. The accident occurred at 3:59 pm. on Antelope Road, west of Roseville Road, according to...
View ArticleAuburn traffic stop leads to drug-related arrests
A routine traffic stop Friday evening in Auburn resulted in a foot chase and two arrests. At 10:42 p.m. Auburn police officer Chris Forman initiated a traffic stop at the 13,000 block of Lincoln Way....
View ArticleWoodland homeless man stabbed in Saturday night attack
A homeless man camping behind a shuttered Woodland restaurant was stabbed during an argument late Saturday night, according to police. Police said they were called to the former Casa De Sapore...
View ArticleDivers recover Rancho Cordova swimmer's body from American River
A 23-year-old Rancho Cordova man apparently drowned while swimming in the American River near Lake Natoma on Saturday evening, officials said. Christopher Harris went into the water without a life...
View ArticleSacramento man suspected of sexually assaulting estranged wife, cops say
A Sacramento man was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of sexually assaulting his estranged wife, according to Sacramento police reports. Police said they responded to a report of a sexual assault...
View ArticleFelon arrested after he shoots at woman, barricades himself, city police said
An armed man barricaded himself in an Oak Park home for almost five hours Saturday night before surrendering to Sacramento SWAT and negotiators, according to police. The incident began about 7 p.m....
View ArticleParolee arrested in south Sacramento County car chase
By Robert D. Davila rdavila@sacbee.com A parolee driving a stolen car was arrested and jailed on four felony charges after leading deputies on a chase early Sunday in south Sacramento County, sheriff's...
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