CRIME & SAFETY
Placer County Sheriff's arrest log: Stalking, failure to appear, first-degree robbery
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. April 24. David Arlen Witt, 82, was arrested at 8:42 a.m. on suspicion of a misdemeanor Sacramento County warrant for driving under the...
Rocklin incident report: Attempted vehicle theft and grand theft at local business
The Rocklin Police Department publishes a weekly crime report, here are the published incidents from April 15-21. At approximately 12:05 a.m., a Rocklin officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop of a vehicle on the 1000 block of Sunset Boulevard. The driver of the vehicle was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest, transported and booked into the South Placer County Jail.
Motorcyclist Who Died in Vehicle Collision Identified
A 31-year-old motorcyclist who suffered fatal injuries Sunday night after colliding with a turning vehicle at an intersection was identified Tuesday by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Caleb Goodrich of Auburn was heading north on North Gene Autry Trail at about 8 p.m. before the collision, according to the...
Roseville man accused of fatally stabbing roommate multiple times found guilty of murder
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A Roseville man was convicted of murder for the 2022 deadly stabbing of his roommate in their home, according to the Placer County District Attorney's Office. Watch previous coverage in the video player above. A jury found 36-year-old Ryan Bacon guilty of the murder on Tuesday.
Motorcyclist who died in Palm Springs crash identified
A 31-year-old motorcyclist who suffered fatal injuries Sunday night after colliding with a turning vehicle at an intersection was identified on Tuesday by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Caleb Goodrich of Auburn was heading north on North Gene Autry Trail at about 8 p.m. before the collision, according to...
Suspected forklift thieves drunkenly run from Auburn police before being arrested
(FOX40.COM) — The mystery of a stolen forklift from the Canyon Endurance Race came to a bizarre conclusion on Sunday night after a short foot chase, according to the Auburn Police Department. The forklift was reported stolen at Lincoln Way and High Street in central downtown Auburn. Officers in the area spotted the forklift traveling […]
Wanted suspect allegedly tried to get into Granite Bay home, deputies say
GRANITE BAY – A suspect with outstanding warrants has been arrested after he allegedly tried to get into a Granite Bay home, authorities say. The Placer County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened in April, but they only released video of the arrest on Wednesday. Deputies initially responded to the neighborhood to investigate the reported break-in and got to the scene in time to stop the suspect. He allegedly gave deputies a false name, but he was soon identified as 37-year-old Jeremy Ahmed.Ahmed had two outstanding warrants out of Sacramento, the sheriff's office says. A set of keys to a stolen vehicle was also found with Ahmed, deputies say, with the vehicle parked nearby. Deputies arrested Ahmed on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, giving false information to officers, possession of drug paraphernalia, and the outstanding warrants.
Traffic collision reported on Sunrise Avenue in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A traffic collision was reported at the intersection of Sunrise Avenue and Madden Lane in Roseville on Tuesday afternoon. Police received reports of at least two vehicles involved in the crash. No injuries were reported in the collision. Traffic slowdown can be expected. See our live...
Multi-vehicle collision reported on Cosumnes River Boulevard in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A multi-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Cosumnes River Boulevard and the Highway 99 offramp in Valley Hi/ North Laguna on Thursday night. According to the California Highway Patrol online logs, a vehicle reportedly crossed the red light, causing a collision at the intersection.
1 hospitalized in crash that closes Sacramento roads
SACRAMENTO -- One person was taken to the hospital in serious condition after a multiple-vehicle crash in Sacramento Thursday afternoon. Police said just after 4 p.m. that West El Camino and Northgate Boulevard were closed due to the crash. People were urged to use alternative routes before the roadway reopened sometime before 7 p.m. The fire department confirmed that one person was taken to the hospital and was stable at last check. Another person had minor injuries. A white Tesla and silver Toyota SUV appeared to be involved in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
Deadly Arden Arcade crash caused by red light runner, officers say
ARDEN ARCADE – Authorities say a deadly crash on an Arden Arcade street was caused by a driver running a red light. The crash happened just after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Watt and El Camino avenues. Metro Fire of Sacramento crews responded to the scene and found a sedan and an SUV had been involved in a crash. California Highway Patrol says it appears one of the vehicles ran a red light, then collided with another vehicle in the intersection. The impact sent one of the vehicles into a pole. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene, CHP says. Another person was treated by medics and released at the scene. The name of the person who died has not been released, but he was said to be a man in his 30s. California Highway Patrol will be investigating the crash. It's unclear, at this point, which vehicle was at fault.
Three Aryan Brotherhood prison gang members guilty of racketeering, murder, drug trafficking
SACRAMENTO, California — Three members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang have been found guilty of racketeering activities, including murder and drug trafficking, following a nine-week trial before Chief U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, according to U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. The federal jury convicted 61-year-old Ronald Yandell,...
Northern California police arrest seven for stealing mail from community mailboxes throughout Sacramento area
(FOX40.COM) — Seven people were recently arrested by Northern California police officers after it was discovered they possessed mail that was stolen from various community mailboxes throughout the Sacramento region. According to the Lincoln Police Department, 53 victims have been located along with 115 additional identified property owners of the mail that was stolen. On March […]
Watch: CHP helicopter captures Sacramento sideshow
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Several people are facing tickets after the California Highway Patrol caught drivers participating in sideshows. One of CHP's helicopters flew over Sacramento Saturday night and early Sunday morning. The footage showed cars doing donuts and other quick turns in the street. Dozens of people were watching.
Multi-vehicle crash reported on Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — A multi-vehicle crash was reported on Greenback Lane near Garfield Avenue in Citrus Heights on Tuesday afternoon. According to the California Highway Patrol online logs, a wrong-way driver caused the collision near the 5700 block of Greenback Lane. It is unclear if any injuries were...
Killer of Citrus Heights man granted early parole
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — A man convicted in the killing of a Citrus Heights man could be out on parole in November. Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho said Jeffrey Powell was granted an early parole after serving 10 years out of a 16 years to life sentence. Ho called for an en banc review and recission, but the Board of Parole Hearings affirmed the parole grant on April 17, 2024.
Homicide suspect leads police on pursuit after attempted traffic stop
(FOX40.COM) — The West Sacramento Police Department said it recently arrested a homicide suspect after he led officers on a pursuit from West Sacramento to Woodland. According to police, Joseph Baker, 37, was booked into Yolo County Jail about two weeks ago after he was seen getting into a vehicle near the scene of a […]
U-Haul truck leaks fuel at Auburn gas station
(FOX40.COM) — The Maidu Market gas station in Auburn was forced to temporarily close on Tuesday after a rented U-Haul truck began leaking fuel near the station pumps, according to the Auburn Police Department. Crews with the Auburn Fire Department were already on the scene when police arrived and were able to seal up the […]
All charges dropped against former Caldor Fire suspect
The remainder of the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office case against a Folsom man once suspected of starting the Caldor Fire was dropped after a court hearing April 22. Travis Shane Smith, 32, was arrested along with his father, David Scott Smith, 66, in December 2021 following an...
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