Police

Composite Sketch of Assault Suspect

2011-08-31T21:23:14Z

The Sacramento Police Department is releasing a composite sketch of a suspect related to an assault.

On Thursday, August 4, at 2:00 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of I street regarding an assault of an elderly woman in her 80’s. As the victim was entering her home the suspect forced his way in. The suspect pushed her to the ground and attempted to sexually assault her but fled on foot prior to completing the act.

The suspect was described as a male Black, 35-45 years old, 5’9”, medium build, believed to have short hair, but possibly had dreadlocks pulled into a pony tail.

The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this crime to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357) or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Disclosure: Posted by the Sacramento Police Department

Police Seek To Identify Bank Robbers

2011-08-09T22:35:18Z

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying three suspects wanted for two unrelated bank robberies.

On Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 1:21 p.m., in the 4700 block of Freeport Boulevard, a woman entered the bank and approached the teller. Using a note, she demanded cash. The teller complied and the woman walked out of the bank. The suspect was described as female White late 30s to early 40s, 5’8” – 5’10”, 170 lbs, large build, with blonde hair in a pony tail. She was wearing a brown baseball cap, white t-shirt, and blue jeans.

On Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 1:25 p.m., in the 5600 block of Freeport Boulevard, a suspicious male entered the bank, approached a counter, and then quickly left the bank. Later the same day, at 4:53 p.m., a similarly dressed male entered the bank and approached the teller. Using a note, he demanded cash. The teller complied and the man exited the bank.

The first man was described as male White or male Hispanic 20-30 years old, 6’0”, with a mustache. He was wearing a San Francisco Giants baseball cap, an untucked long-sleeved white dress shirt, dark tie, dark pants, and dark shoes. The second man, who actually robbed the bank, was described as male White 20-30, 6’0”,190 lbs, wearing sunglasses, a dark San Francisco Giants baseball cap, an untucked long-sleeved white dress shirt with vertical stripes, dark tie, dark pants, and dark shoes.

Disclosure: Article posted by the Sacramento Police Department's public information office

Police Investigate Attempt Sexual Assault

2011-08-05T00:11:57Z

The Sacramento Police Department is investigating the attempt sexual assault of a victim in her 80's.

On August 4, 2011, at approximately 2:10 p.m., the victim was entering her apartment, located at 5th and I Street, when she was approached from behind. The suspect forced his way into the apartment and attempted to sexually assault her. The suspect fled prior to completing the sexual assault allowing the victim to call for help.

The suspect is described as a male Black, 40's, 6'0, braided hair, white t-shirt and blue jeans.

The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this crime to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Disclosure: Written by the Public Information Officer for the Sacramento Police Department

Cranking Up Enforcement on Motorcycle Safety

2011-07-28T17:44:42Z

The Sacramento Police Department will be conducting a Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation in an effort to reduce the number of motorcycle related accidents and fatalities as well as to educate the community on motorcycle safety.

From the 30th of July through the 5th of August, the department will have officers in various locations of the City, enforcing traffic violations made by drivers of motor vehicles, including motorcyclists that could lead to collisions, injuries and fatalities.

According to the Office of Traffic Safety, motorcycle fatalities have been on the rise in California, increasing 175% in the previous decade, rising from 204 killed in 1998 to 560 killed in 2008. Since then, we have seen a decrease in the number of motorcycle fatalities.

The Sacramento Police Department wants to remind motorcyclists to drive safely and defensively. Motorcyclists are also encouraged to seek training and to obtain proper license endorsement to ride. All motorists are encouraged to slow down, not drive under the influence and drive within your own limitations.

Riders can get training through the California Motorcyclist Safety Program. Information and training locations are available at www.CA-msp.org or by calling 1-877-RIDE411 (1-877-743-3411).

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

9-1-1 Can Call You with Emergency Information

2011-07-28T15:44:48Z

The Sacramento Police Department would like to inform the community of a new feature to the Reverse 911 system, the ability to register a cellular phone number.

The Sacramento Regional Reverse 911® system is an emergency community notification tool designed to inform residents and business owners of significant incidents occurring in a geographical area within the city of Sacramento. Prior to the new feature, the system only contacted residential and business landline numbers. However, we are now offering the ability for those with mobile phones or VOIP systems to register their phones to a physical address and receive alerts when that address is included in an emergency notification.

Our Reverse911® system has been used for neighborhood emergencies where health and safety is a concern such as evacuation notices, at-risk missing persons notifications, crime series, and much more. Recently, we used the Reverse911® system to alert a small section of the Elder Creek neighborhood of a mandatory evacuation due to a hazardous materials fire occurring in the area. A recorded message was sent to all those with landline phones in the affected area.

Residents, business owners and even those employed within the City of Sacramento, can register their phone numbers to receive informative recorded messages. Because of increasing popularity and usage of cellular phones, the new feature allows us to contact more individuals living and working in the affected area.

If you work or live within the Sacramento city limits, and wish to be part of this notification system, you can register your contact information by visiting our website at www.sacpd.org. Click on the Reverse911® tab on the lower left side of the screen and follow the prompts.

As a reminder, the community can follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. Facebook is a great opportunity for the community to read about “the rest of the story”. “Like” us today. Twitter provides an instant snapshot of what is going on with the police department. Also, residents and business owners can log into our website and sign up for e-notify (email notifications of press releases, daily and helicopter activity occurring in specific neighborhoods).

All of these resources are effective ways to communicate important incidents to the residents and businesses in the city of Sacramento.

Suspect Sexually Grabs Elderly Female

2011-07-27T23:02:09Z

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the community’s help to identify a suspect who sexually grabbed an 83-year-old female victim.

In April of 2011, at around 2:00 p.m., the victim was near 22nd and R Street when she was grabbed from behind by a male suspect. The male began to thrust his groin area at the victim numerous times and then grabbed her butt. The victim was able to get away and call for help.

The suspect was described as a male Black, 50-60 years old, 6’, 160 lbs, shaved head, wearing a gray hooded jacket, and blue jeans (see attached photo).

Sacramento Police Prepare for Extreme Budget Cuts

2011-06-08T18:17:03Z

With the City Council decision to cut $12.2 million dollars from the Police Department’s budget we now prepare to transform the way we police in Sacramento.

The impact of four years of police budget reductions has resulted in $35 million dollars in cuts and a lost 372 positions which includes over 180 sworn. This year alone, we will lose 164 positions (82 sworn, 68 civilians, and 14 vacant sworn). The dollars cut to the police budget translate into service reductions to include the following:

Elimination- Narcotics Unit
Elimination- Gang Unit
Elimination- Traffic Teams
Elimination- Problem Oriented Policing Teams
Elimination- Magnet School Program
Elimination- Community Service Officers
Elimination- Bike Unit
Elimination- Mounted Unit
Elimination- Marine Unit
Elimination- Foot Beat Officers
Elimination- High-Tech Crimes Unit
Elimination- Auto Theft Investigations Unit
Elimination- Parolee Intervention Team
Transformation- SWAT to part time teams
Transformation- Crime Scene Investigators to sworn officers

In the next three weeks, the Department will be shifting the way we police to primarily handle emergency calls and investigate major crimes. More details on what the service impacts means for the community will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. “Although we will no longer be able to provide the level of service, we are committed to continuing to provide quality service when we do respond” said Chief Rick Braziel.

The Untold Stories

2011-06-02T16:04:54Z

Nowadays we hear about pensions, budgets, layoffs, rising crime rates, and many other negative stories, but in police work there are many untold positive stories.

A few months ago, a Sacramento Police Department dispatcher answered a routine call from a man asking for assistance to find shelter for him, his wife and two-year-old child for the night. The family had been traveling from Washington state on their way home to Reno, Nevada, but had run out of money for gas and shelter due to unexpected car repairs near the end of their trip. The dispatcher tried assisting the caller by contacting numerous shelters, but could not find housing. Feeling concern for the family, the dispatcher and her co-workers pulled together some money for the child so that the family could get a room for the night and fill their gas tank to make it home the next day, as well as some snacks and a rubber ducky for the child.

The actions of this dispatcher are an example of many untold stories members of the Sacramento Police Department helping those in need. “We are sometimes people’s last resort,” said the dispatcher. The reason why this story is being shared months after it occurred and why many other similar stories like this are never told is because members of this department help those in need day in and day out, never ask for recognition for their actions.

Sac PD Races to Raise Awareness to Fallen Officers Memorial

2011-05-27T16:57:11Z

The Sacramento Police Department is embarking on a unique adventure that will bring national attention to the nearly 19,000 law enforcement officers who have been killed while protecting the communities of this nation.

Starting June 18, 2011, Sacramento Police Department officers will be the first all-law enforcement cycling team to compete in the Race Across America (RAAM), a 3,000-mile bicycle race from California to Maryland.

The twenty member team, 8 riders and 12 crew members, will be racing to raise money and bring attention to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. The Memorial not only provides a location where the names of fallen officers are memorialized, but assists in various forms of training nationwide. Working with the many federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies along the route, Team SPD will honor all law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty by carrying their names, visiting local and state memorials, and encouraging media coverage of our efforts.

On average, one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 53 hours. In 2011 alone, there have already been 69 law enforcement deaths on the job, an increase of 17% from 2010.

If you would like additional information or are interested in supporting this worthy cause, please visit our website at www.sacpd.org/teamsacpd/raam or contact James Beezley at (916) 390-0854. Team Sac PD welcomes any financial support our community is able to provide. All proceeds will be presented to the National Memorial Fund upon completion of the race! For more information on the National Law Enforcement Memorial visit www.nleomf.org/memorial. For information on Race Across America visit www.raceacrossamerica.org.

Got Drugs?

2011-04-12T23:14:33Z

The Sacramento Police Department is participating in the National Pill Take Back Initiative.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.

In an effort to address this problem, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, will be conducting the second annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The purpose of this National Take Back Day is to provide a venue for persons who want to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. Last year, the campaign was a huge success in removing potentially dangerous prescription drugs, particularly controlled substances, from our nation’s medicine cabinets. Approximately 3,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the nation participated in the event. At the end of the campaign, the American Public turned in more than 121 tons of pills on the first National Take Back Day.

This is a great opportunity for those who have accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of them, with no questions asked.

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011.
Time: 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Location: Public Safety Public Safety Center
5700 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822

How Do I Know What’s Going On In My Neighborhood?

2011-03-22T20:59:34Z

The Sacramento Police Department has partnered with CrimeReports.com to provide the community with mapping of crime and police activity in the City of Sacramento.

The Police Department is continually looking for partnerships and innovative ideas to provide more information to our community. The Police Department will provide crime and police activity data to CrimeReports.com each morning which will be converted onto a mapping program found on their website. “The Sacramento Police Department prides itself in using technology such as E-notify, Facebook, Twitter, Daily and Helicopter Activity Logs, and now CrimeReports.com which empowers our community in a partnership to prevent crime,” said Chief Rick Braziel.

The Police Department began providing data to CrimeReports.com on January 24, 2011. We then asked community members to assist us by testing the site and seeing if any modifications should be made prior to opening the site for the entire community. The community group gave positive feedback on the program. The Sacramento Police Department would like to thank those community members for assisting us in making this service better.

To start using the crime mapping, go to www.crimereports.com and sign up for free. Set the parameters of your search by entering an address within the City of Sacramento, crime type you wish to research, and date range. You will then see various icons which can be double clicked on for additional details.

CrimeReports.com offers the following features: I-phone application, alerts that can be sent to you regarding crime activity in your neighborhood, data on sex offenders in your neighborhood based on the Megan’s Law database, data that is made current every morning, and date range search.

Stay informed on what’s going on in your neighborhood and in your city. Working together we can bring down crime.

Police Urge Responsible Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day

2011-03-11T20:47:36Z

The Sacramento Police Department would like everyone to enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day but we want to remind the community to do so in a safe manner and to designate a sober driver. In an effort to address drinking-related issues, the Sacramento Police Department has planned several enforcement events during this upcoming week.

The first enforcement operation focuses on alcohol use by minors. The Sacramento Police Department will be partnering with the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, addressing underage drinking and those individuals who provide alcohol to minors.

During this week, officers will also be assisting the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office in a county-wide warrant sweep. The focus of the sweep will be targeting those individuals who failed to heed the many warnings to not drink and drive and now have DUI warrants for their arrest.

“AVOID the 17” will be participating in this week’s alcohol-related enforcement. The California AVOID campaign is a grant funded, statewide program that publicizes the combined DUI enforcement efforts of participating law enforcement agencies. The goal is to raise awareness of the increasing problems associated with drinking and driving. Seventeen agencies are involved in the local portion of the statewide campaign, appropriately named “AVOID the 17”. Together, many of these agencies will be working in the City of Sacramento in the form of roving DUI patrols.

The enforcement efforts this week will end with a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint. The purpose of the checkpoint is to promote public safety and serves as a deterrent to potentially impaired and unlicensed drivers.

The Police Department wants to remind you that Sacramento is a great place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but we ask that everyone do so in a responsible manner.

The Sacramento Police Department appreciates the continued partnership and funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control.

Sacramento Police Working to Help Our Youth

2011-03-02T20:54:22Z

The Sacramento Police Department realizes that to really make an impact on crime, we have to start early and reach the youth in our community.

Sacramento Police officers, both on and off duty are participating in various programs that seek to mentor, educate, and provide positive activities to the youth in the City of Sacramento. “The commitment our officers have to the youth in the community is truly impressive and a reflection of the quality personnel that make up the Sacramento Police Department,” said Chief Rick Braziel.

School Resource Officers/Criminal Justice Magnet Academy- Officers are assigned to various schools in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District. In their capacity they mentor, counsel, and protect the kids in their assigned school sites. The Magnet Program is a four-year program that is a “school within a school” which is law enforcement focused. Magnet participants must perform 50 hours of community service per year and uphold various required standards.

Youth Advisory Committee- This police department committee is comprised of youths from various schools in the city. Its goal is to educate the youth on current trends, issues, and procedures that are relevant to the police and youth. The program strives to develop leadership skills and have the youth provide constructive opinions and advice to the Chief of Police.

Sacramento Police Activities League- SacPAL is a non-profit organization that teams police officers with the youth of Sacramento. Officers and coaches mentor and guide youth in activities such as arts and crafts, athletic competition, physical education, social skills, civic participation, basic technology literacy, and leadership training. For more information, visit www.sacpal.com. To support the rugby team, email sacpdpalrugby@yahoo.com.

Luther Burbank High School and SacPD Youth Mountain Bike Team / Club- In the 2006-2007school year, a mountain bike club was started in a partnership with the Sacramento Police Department and the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD), in an effort to engage youth in extracurricular activities,. The club’s emphasis is to get area youth engaged in fitness and teamwork, while exposing them to mentoring and positive role models from Sacramento Police officers and SCUSD teachers. Now in its 5th year as a program, the club receives most of its equipment from generous donations as well as refurbished unclaimed property. The competitive team is currently comprised of Luther Burbank High School students, while the club includes youth from around Rosa Parks Middle School in an effort to introduce them to mountain biking and prepare them for team participation when they reach high school. The program would not be possible without the wonderful officers and teachers who have volunteered through the years. If you would like further information about the program visit , www.hookit.com/members/burbankmtb

Kops-N-Kids- Members of the Sacramento Police Department participate with this organization, which provides over 300 children ages 9-13 with a weeklong summer sports camp. Kops-N-Kids is celebrating its 25th year. The children attending camp choose from seven different sports and receive curriculum in gang resistance, drug awareness, bullying issues, violence prevention, and gun avoidance. The program is made possible by fundraising events and donations. Registration for the
June 20-24, 2011 camp located at Rosemont High School starts March 15, 2011. Total camp cost is $32.00, which includes bussing, hot breakfast, lunch, snack, T-shirt, backpack, and prizes. For more information, visit www.kopsnkids.com.

Bank Robber Spent Money on Sex Toys and Photo Shoot

2011-02-18T19:12:55Z

The Sacramento Police Department arrested 25-year-old Steven Wilson for a bank robbery that occurred in North Sacramento, but found a large amount of the stolen money was already spent on various sex toys, electronics, and a photo shoot.

On February 12, 2011, at 10:28 a.m., Steve Wilson was caught on surveillance cameras entering a bank in the 1800 block of Del Paso Boulevard. Wilson gave a note to the teller indicating he had a gun and demanded money. Wilson fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.

Detectives utilized the surveillance video of the suspect and cross checked it with recent released parolees and found a match on Steve Wilson who was released from prison on February 2. On February 15, 2011, detectives located Wilson at a motel in the 3400 block of Orange Grove Avenue and took him into custody without incident.

Detectives located numerous items totaling thousands of dollars that the suspect is believed to have purchased with stolen money from the bank. Amongst the items purchased were numerous sex toys, electronics, and a photo shoot for $600. Detectives continue to investigate several of Wilson’s associates who may have information on the crime and location of the remaining money stolen.

Assault Suspect Caught on Camera

2011-02-18T01:34:19Z

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the community’s help to identify a subject whose image was caught on surveillance camera prior to committing what may be a bias motivated assault.

On February 11, 2011, at approximately 1:54 a.m., officers responded to 20th and K Street on an assault. The victim, a male in his 20’s, was walking with his friends when the suspect came out of a bar yelling derogatory comments directed at homosexuals. One of the victim’s friends said something to the suspect about his comments. The suspect came up to the victim and punched him.

The suspect and a female that was with him were captured on surveillance camera prior to the assault. The suspect is identified as a male Black, 20’s, 5’10”-6’, 210-230 lbs, thin mustache, silver necklace, and wearing an earring in his left ear. The suspect was seen leaving with a female Hispanic associate in an older gray sedan possibly a Ford Crown Victoria with 22” rims.

The Sacramento Police Department takes bias motivated crimes very seriously and is asking the community’s help to identify the suspect in this crime.
The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this crime to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Don’t Be Benched With A DUI Arrest On Super Bowl Sunday

2011-02-03T22:34:39Z

The Sacramento Police Department will conduct a saturation patrol on Sunday, February 6, 2011, after the Super Bowl.

The purpose of a saturation patrol is to promote public safety and serve as a deterrent to potential impaired and unlicensed drivers.

Don't forget to designate a driver to and from your Super Bowl party this year. Plan ahead and don't get caught off sides and impaired! DUI Enforcement Officers will be deployed throughout the city looking to arrest impaired drivers while making our streets safer.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Recycling Business Takes More Than Aluminum Cans

2011-01-18T21:19:09Z

The Sacramento Police Department has arrested Priscilla Monsibaiz-Alvarez, 25, Jorge Alvarez, 27,and Jose Navarro, 27, for receiving stolen property at a recycling business.

Officers received information that the PM & NC Recycling Center located at Northgate Blvd and Harding Avenue was buying stolen property. Detectives began a three week investigation into the business utilizing undercover officers to sell tools and bicycles to employees of the recycling center. The employees bought the property despite knowing that the items were stolen.

On December 28, 2010, officers arrested three suspects and recovered stolen property. The property located and believed to be stolen included 33 high end bicycles, electronic equipment, a gun, and power tools. Detectives have not been able to prove that all the bicycles were stolen due to the fact that many of the serial numbers did not show up in our data base as being reported stolen.

The Sacramento Police Department would like to remind the community to write down all of their serial numbers of their property in case they are stolen and to include their serial numbers in police reports. Serial numbers are the easiest way for police to identify property as stolen and to rightfully return it to their owners.

The Sacramento Police Department would like to thank the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office, State of California Employment Development Department and California Recycling Auditors for their assistance in this investigation.

Arrest Made in Downtown Gang Shooting

2010-12-08T22:11:18Z

The Sacramento Police Department has arrested a suspect responsible for a shooting that injured a 21-year-old man and a 10-year-old boy.

On November 26, 2010, the two victims were walking to Panda Express in the shopping complex located on 19th and S Street. Two suspects that were also walking in the area got into a verbal confrontation with the victims over gang affiliation. One of the suspects, a 16-year-old male Hispanic, pulled out a gun and shot at the 21-year-old. The shooting resulted in both the 21-year-old and a 10-year-old being shot. Both victims received non-life threatening injuries.

Through a tip, detectives were able to identify the involved subjects and on December 7, 2010, they arrested the 16-year-old suspect without incident. The juvenile suspect will be facing charges of attempt murder, possession of a firearm by a minor with a gang enhancement.

This shooting is a reminder that our community is facing serious challenges with youth involved in gangs. The Police Department is actively trying to curtail gang violence with programs like Cease Fire but we can’t do it alone and continue to need the community’s support.

Officer Resigns after Criminal Investigation

2010-09-01T17:32:34Z

On August 27, 2010, Brandon Mullock resigned from his position as an officer with the Police Department.

On January 27, 2010, at 12:08 a.m., the Police Department responded to 9th and J Street regarding a subject who brandished a gun. During the course of the investigation, officers discovered that the suspect was off-duty Sacramento police officer Brandon Mullock. The Police Department immediately launched a concurrent criminal and administrative investigation and placed Officer Mullock on administrative leave.

The completed criminal investigation was sent to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office for review, a warrant was issued, and Mullock was arrested for brandishing a firearm. Mullock later pled guilty to disturbing the peace.

During the course of the investigation, discrepancies were discovered in several DUI reports authored by Officer Mullock. An ongoing joint investigation by the Sacramento Police Department and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office was immediately launched into allegations of filing a false police report.

The Sacramento Police Department holds its officers to the highest standards on and off-duty. Incidents of this nature are not reflective of the dedicated officers that serve our community every day.

Ten Arrested for Involvement in Murder

2010-08-31T23:12:26Z

Today, the Sacramento Police Department arrested four adults and six juveniles in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Aliyah Smith.

On January 3, 2010, at 1:21 a.m., officers responded to Nedra Court near 24th Street on the report of gunshots being heard. Upon arrival, officers located Aliyah Smith inside a residence deceased from a gunshot wound.
Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene. Based on the investigation, detectives discovered Smith had attended a house party earlier in the night where she got into a fight with another girl. Smith left the party and walked over to a friend’s house on Nedra Court. The suspect that Smith had fought with, along with other girls, began to walk over to Nedra Court to locate Smith. It is believed that the girls were attempting to locate Smith with the intention to harm her and to retrieve property they claimed was taken during the fight. The female suspects called other individuals to come assist them which prompted one additional female and five males to respond to the area. The suspects then went over to the house on Nedra Court with the intent to lure Aliyah Smith outside and harm her. Detectives believe that at least two of the suspects were in possession of guns. The suspects called for Smith to come out of the residence and when she did not, gunshots were fired both in the air and into the house. One of the rounds hit Smith, resulting in her death.
Detectives submitted murder warrants for the suspects that went to Nedra Court with the intent to harm Smith which ultimately resulted in her death. On August 31, 2010, detectives served the arrest warrants and took the following individuals into custody:

18-year-old Alison Williams, 18-year-old Marcel Bullard, 18-year-old D’Andre Monroe, 19-year-old Marschell Brumfield, two 17-year-old males, a 17-year-old female, a 16-year-old female, and two 15-year-old females.

The investigation is still ongoing and as such certain details of the incident are not being released at this time.

"I Drive Safe," Do You?

2010-05-07T13:52:55Z

The Sacramento Police and Fire Department have partnered to bring a drivers training course to the general public called “I Drive Safe.”

On May 8, 2010, I Drive Safe (IDS) will begin its first drivers training class. IDS classes will be taught by driving instructors from the Police and Fire Department. The students will go through an eight hour class teaching them defensive driving, high speed braking, accident avoidance, controlling a vehicle on wet roads using our skid pan, and precision driving at low speeds (parallel parking, backing). Each class will hold 8 students who will be given 1-2 hours of classroom lecture covering laws, rules of the road, videos and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. The classes are held at 3905 Alert Road in Sacramento, California. Through this program, we hope to offer skills to drivers that will make for safer roads in our community.

The IDS program offers the following courses:

New Driver - Designed for a new driver to develop skills that will help a person to become a safer and more defensive driver. Classes offered on Saturdays from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Cost $275.

Supplemental Training - Designed for those who would like to brush up on or refine their driving skills. Classes offered on Saturdays from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Cost $275.

Police and Fire Department Personnel - Designed for employees from other police and fire agencies. The training meets the standards required by law.

For more information about the I Drive Safe program contact Sergeant Keith Burgoon at (916) 228-3858 or visit the website at www.i-drive-safe.com

Law Enforcement Memorial Week

2010-05-05T22:16:17Z

This week law enforcement officers from throughout the State will be coming to Sacramento to honor those who have given their lives while serving their communities.

On Thursday, May 6, 2010, the annual Candlelight Vigil will be held at the California State Law Enforcement Memorial monument site, located at 10th Street and Capitol Mall. This event will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The California Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony honors those California Peace Officers who have given their lives providing services to the citizens of the State of California. On Friday, May 7, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., the 34th annual California State Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will take place at the monument site, located at 10th Street and Capitol Mall.

During this week, officers and members of the community reflect on the sacrifices that have been made while protecting and serving. Those who paid the greatest price will never be forgotten. Everyone is welcome to attend these events.

Suspects Caught in Home Invasion Murder

2010-04-22T16:59:30Z

The Sacramento Police Department has arrested two suspects responsible for the murder of 26-year-old Salvador Heredia-Arriaga.

On March 26, 2010, at 11:19 p.m., officers responded to the 2600 block of River Plaza Drive on a person who had been shot. Officers arrived finding Heredia-Arriaga with a gun shot wound. The Sacramento Fire Department arrived and declared the victim deceased at the scene.

Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded. Based on the investigation, detectives believe that two armed suspects entered the residence to commit a home invasion. The suspects are believed to have targeted this residence due to ongoing sales of marijuana from the location. During the home invasion, Heredia-Arriaga arrived at the apartment to visit his friends. Heredia-Arriaga was shot and killed when he interrupted the home invasion.

Based on forensic evidence and information obtained during the investigation, detectives believe that 20-year-old Maurice Reed Jr. and a 17-year-old male were responsible for the murder. On April 21, 2010, Union City Police officers and Sacramento Police detectives located Reed in Union City, California where he was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. Detectives later located and took into custody the 17-year-old male suspect near Watt / Whitney Avenue. Both suspects have been arrested for murder and home invasion.

Surveillance Cameras Help to Catch Murder Suspect

2010-04-13T18:14:10Z

The Sacramento Police Department has arrested 25-year-old Casey Brown for the murder of 68-year-old Bernice Nickson.

On April 10, 2010 at 4:12 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department responded to 8th Street near Capitol Mall after officers from the California Highway Patrol observed a female lying on the ground with a possible stab wound. The female was transported to U.C. Davis Medical Center where she later died from her injuries.

Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene. Using surveillance cameras operated by Regional Transit, detectives were able to determine a general description and initial direction of travel of the suspect. A witness contacted officers at the crime scene and advised that he had located a knife a few blocks away. Detectives believe that the knife is related to this incident. Sacramento Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team was requested by detectives to assist. The Search and Rescue team used K9’s to track the suspect’s direction of travel which led to additional surveillance video from Westfield Downtown Plaza Security. The mall video led to a witness who was able to provide information for a composite sketch. Based on the composite, a Sacramento Police Community Service Officer recognized the suspect from a previous contact which led to his identity.

On April 12, 2010, the Police Department’s Career Criminal Apprehension Team located and arrested Casey Brown in West Sacramento. A motive for this crime has yet to be determined. Detectives believe that Brown stabbed and killed Nickson. Brown will be booked into the Sacramento County Jail for murder.

Detectives would like to thank the Sacramento Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team for volunteering their time, Regional Transit and Westfield Downtown Plaza Security for their surveillance videos, and the community members who came forward with information all of which helped to solve this murder.

Home Invasion Suspect Killed

2010-03-16T17:12:18Z

The Sacramento Police Department is investigating a home invasion which resulted in an armed suspect being shot and killed by officers.

On March 15, 2010, at 8:35 p.m., the Police Department responded to the 2000 block of O’Neil Way on a home invasion in progress. The victim was able to call 9-1-1 advising of the ongoing crime and also left the phone line open as the armed suspect tied up the victims and began to search through the residence. The victims were later identified as a 17-year- old female and a 5-year-old male Asian.

Upon arrival, officers detained a 23-year-old male Asian as he was walking away from the area. The subject was later found to be associated with the home invasion.

A sergeant and four officers took position in front of the house. To prevent the suspect from fleeing, an officer and his K9 partner “Bandit” covered the back of the house. The officer and the K9 in the back of the house observed the suspect come out into the backyard. The suspect and the officer exchanged gun fire which resulted in K9 “Bandit” being shot in the chest. The suspect retreated back into the house and then ran out through the front door still armed with a handgun. The suspect failed to follow the officer’s commands to drop the weapon and was shot by fours officers positioned at the front of the house.

The victims were found tied up but uninjured inside the residence. The officer transported his K9 partner to an area hospital where he was last diagnosed as being in stable condition.

Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene. Based on the preliminary investigation, it is believed the suspect, a male Asian in his 30’s, came to the door and using a ruse gained entry to the house. The suspect produced a gun and tied up the victims. During the crime, it appeared the suspect was communicating with a second accomplice by cell phone. Detectives believe the second accomplice was the male who was detained by officers in the area. It is believed that the suspects are from out of town. It is unknown at this time why the suspects were in Sacramento and why they chose the victim’s residence as their target.
The investigation is on going and at this time no further details are being provided.

Per department policy, the officers involved in the shooting have been placed on paid administrative leave. The officers involved in the shooting have the following tenure with the Sacramento Police Department: 1, 4, 4, 5 and 11 years of service. The Sacramento Police Department is working on this investigation in conjunction with the City’s Office of Public Safety Accountability and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.

Hey Look, It's a Surveillance Camera, I'm Going to be on TV

2010-01-28T19:00:09Z

The Sacramento Police Department is releasing surveillance photos of two armed robbers. Both suspects looked directly at the surveillance camera during the robbery which captured clear images of their faces. Detectives hope someone will recognize them and come forward with the information needed to identify them.

On Saturday, January 23, 2009, at 3:37 p.m., two suspects entered a video game store located in the 3600 block of Northgate Boulevard. They approached an employee and demanded money at gunpoint. The employee complied. Both suspect fled after obtaining cash. The suspects were seen fleeing in a four-door, beige, 1990’s Buick.

Suspect #1 was described as a male Black adult, in his early 20’s, 5’9” – 5’11” in height, and weighing 130-180 pounds. He was wearing a gray hoodie.

Suspect #2 was described as a male Black in his late teens, 5’6” – 5”10” in height, and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He was wearing a black jacket, dark jeans, and a black beanie (snow flake designs and pom-poms).

Martin Luther King Jr. Community March Traffic Alert

2010-01-15T20:13:27Z

The Sacramento Police Department is proud to be a part of this year's Martin Luther King Jr. march and celebration on January 18, 2010. The celebration will begin with a community march which starts at two separate locations before converging and ending at the Sacramento Convention Center. The Police Department would like to inform the public of rolling street closures and traffic impacts as a result of the march.

The south area march will depart from the Oak Park community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, at 8:30 a.m. and travel to a second meeting point at Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Boulevard. Marchers will travel the following route:

south of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

turning west on 12th Avenue continuing where the street becomes Sutterville Road

and enter the south side of Sacramento City College where they will meet additional marchers

they will then continue west on 13thAvenue

north on Land Park Drive which turns into 16th Street

marchers will turn west of P Street

north on 10th Street

east on K Street (vehicles and bands following will turn east on J Street)

The north area march is scheduled to leave from Grant High School, 1400 Grand Avenue, at 9:00 a.m. The marchers will travel the following route:

east on Grand Avenue

south on Marysville Boulevard continuing where the street becomes Del Paso Boulevard

marchers will continue south over Highway 160 where the street becomes 12th Street

east on K Street (vehicle and bands following will turn east on J Street)

The march will conclude at J and 13th Street with an outdoor rally. The intersection of J at 13th Street will be closed from approximately 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Drivers should expect delays on J Street due to the closure at 13th Street.

Three Arrested For December Homicide

2010-01-08T20:20:45Z

The Sacramento Police Department has arrested three subjects responsible for the murder of 19-year-old Perell Waters.

On December 15, 2009, at 9:55 p.m., the Police Department responded to the 1900 block of San Juan Road on the report of someone possibly shot. Upon arrival, officers located Perell Waters suffering from gunshot wounds. Waters was transported to an area hospital where he later died.

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene. Based on their investigation, it is believed that Waters and a friend were about to leave the apartment parking lot when three suspects approached on foot and began shooting into the vehicle. Waters was shot while in the driver’s seat of his car. Water’s friend was able to get away on foot without being harmed. It is believed that the suspects committed the murder as part of an ongoing gang dispute.

On January 7, 2010, Detectives arrested 20-year-old Marcus Scott, 19-year-old Ron Grant, and 20-year-old Jumal Gray for murder. Scott was arrested after the Career Criminal Apprehension Team stopped him in a vehicle at San Juan Avenue and Truxel Road. Grant was already in custody on unrelated charges and Gray was arrested at Police Headquarters.

Burglars Cleaning Out Area Cleaners

2009-12-29T23:26:38Z

The Sacramento Police Department is seeking the community’s help in solving an increase of burglaries to area dry cleaners and surrounding businesses.

Since December 15, 2009, there have been 14 business burglaries primarily involving dry cleaners. The suspects drive up, one suspect gets out of the car, smashes the windows of the front door, steals cash, and then both flee the scene. The suspects are committing the crime in the early morning hours.

The following are locations of the businesses victimized:

December 15- 4700 block J St

December 24 thru 26- 7300 block of Greenhaven Dr, 7600 block of Greenhaven Dr

December 25 thru 26- 2000 block of 4th Ave

December 26- 4800 block Freeport Blvd, 300 block Florin Rd, 7300 block of Greenhaven Dr, 6400 block of Riverside Blvd

December 28- 4100 block of H St, 1200 block Alhambra Blvd, 5700 block Folsom Blvd (two businesses), and 5800 block of H St

The attached photo is of a suspect vehicle that is believed to be a 4-door dark hatchback with chrome rims. The vehicle is possibly a Chevrolet HHR. One suspect is described as a male, 6’0, 200 lbs, wearing dark clothing.

Officers Rescue Teen From Burning Car

2009-12-22T21:44:14Z

Two Sacramento Police Officers rescued a teenager who was trapped in his burning car.

On December 22, 2009, at 12:50 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department received a call of a car accident near Riverside Boulevard and Darnel Way. Officer Matt Suehowicz was first to arrive at the scene, observing the front end and passenger compartment of a 1998 Green Ford Expedition fully engulfed in flames with a male subject trapped inside. Officer Suehowicz quickly grabbed his fire extinguisher in order to get the flames back far enough to rescue the victim. Officer Suehowicz attempted to grab the driver out of the car, but could not due to the victim’s legs being trapped. Officer Richard Kawasaki arrived on scene shortly after and the two officers were able to pull the victim out of the car to safety.

The victim sustained major injuries and burns. Sacramento Fire Department transported the 17-year-old victim to an area hospital. The Sacramento Fire Department indicated that if not for the actions of the officers, the driver would have died.

“We are thankful for the two officer’s ability to rescue the victim under the dire conditions they were faced with and are very proud of their heroic actions. This situation also brings to light the type of heroism that the men and women of the Sacramento Police Department display regularly in our community” said Deputy Chief Sam Somers.

Santa's Helpers Will Be Wearing Sac PD Blue

2009-12-18T16:37:16Z

Members of the Sacramento Police Department have selected 12 needy families this year to provide them with a total “Holiday Experience.”

On Saturday, December 19, 2009, at 8:00 a.m., department personnel will help Santa deliver gifts to these deserving families. The gifts, cards, toys, ornaments, food, and trees were donated by Gregory Mountain Products, Delegata, Rex Moore Electrical, members of the Sacramento Police Department and their families.

For further information on this event please contact Community Service Officer Kurt McCray at (916) 225-7699.

Sacramento Police Welcomes Five New Officers

2009-12-17T17:51:59Z

The Sacramento Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Academy Class 2009 BR-2.

This academy class consists of 25 recruits, five of which will be sworn in as Sacramento Police Officers. Two recruits have been hired by the Escondido and Woodland Police Departments. The five officers being sworn in as members of the Sacramento Police Department were hired as part of a federal grant awarded to the department in July 2009. The Recovery Act Funding granted the Police Department $9,544,860 to hire up to 35 new officers.

The graduation will be held on December 17, 2009, at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Hall D. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.

Auto Burglars and Thieves Beware

2009-12-04T22:36:19Z

The Sacramento Police Department will be increasing our enforcement near area shopping centers this holiday season in an effort to prevent auto burglaries and auto thefts.

Detectives will be working undercover, using bait vehicles and property, and patrolling areas that may attract holiday shoppers. Although auto thefts have decreased by 17.5% thus far this year, we would like this holiday season to result in an even larger decrease. The Police Department would like to remind those headed to the malls or holiday parties to take some proactive measures so that you are less likely to become a victim. The following are some suggested safety measures:

• When leaving your vehicle, always lock the doors.
• Take your parking ticket or access card with you; it’s the thief’s ticket out of the garage too.
• Do not keep loose change in the ashtray or in plain view. Leave the center console, ashtray, and glove box open to show there is nothing valuable in them.
• Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle.
• Park in a well-lit and highly visible location.
• Use a steering wheel locking device.
• Use a car alarm and alarm decals, if available.
• If you observe any suspicious persons or activity, immediately report this to parking security or contact the police.
• Have the keys ready in your hand before reaching your vehicle.
• Check the back seat before entering your vehicle.
• Don’t leave anything you can’t live without in your vehicle.

Remember, crime prevention is simple. Some of the most common items stolen from vehicles are unattended purses, wallets, cell phones, loose change, CD’s, and briefcases.

BE ALERT, BE AWARE, AND PLEASE BE SAFE.

Sacramento Police is Top Dog Again

2009-11-12T21:18:24Z

Sacramento Police Officer John Azevedo and his K-9 partner Blitz has won the Top Dog award in the Western States Police K-9 competitions. This is the third year in a row that Officer Azevedo and K-9 Blitz earned the Top K9 Competitor Award.

Officer John Azevedo partnered with Officer Steve Thomson to also win the 2009 K9 Team award.

The trials used to select the awards consisted of many different competitive phases such as protection, obedience, agility, and searching. Officer Steve Thomson and his K-9 partner Crash are in their first year of competing. Officer John Azevedo and his K-9 partner Blitz have been competing since 2007.

The Sacramento Police Department is proud to have one of the best K-9 units in the region.

What Are the Police Doing?

2009-10-23T00:00:12Z

Have you ever seen the police helicopter circling or police cars on a street and wonder what they are doing? If you have, you are not alone. The Sacramento Police Department has added some features at www.sacpd.org to help you find out what the police are doing. With the addition of daily logs, helicopter location information, Facebook, and twitter we hope to keep the community more informed.

Daily logs are posted on the Sacramento Police Department website. The logs are generated based on reports by patrol Sergeants on significant events that occur during their shift. The logs reflect activity from the day before and are normally posted by 9:30 a.m. every day.

Also on our website you will find a new helicopter graphic to the left of the screen. When our helicopter is circling an area for a significant period of time we will post on our website what they are doing.

Finally, the Sacramento Police Department will be tweeting and using Facebook. If you go to our website and click on the bottom right twitter or Facebook icon, you will be able follow the latest information being distributed by the Police Department.

We encourage people to visit our website at www.sacpd.org to take a look at all the features and information. Also, keep an eye on our website as we continue to enhance what the site has to offer.