The Sacramento Police Department and the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities are warning residents and businesses about a man, claiming to be a City employee approaching homes in a recent water meter retrofit area and trying gain access. Residents and businesses are warned that the City does not need to get into a home to test the water or conduct further plumbing work inside the home after a meter retrofit. Typically, City utilities employees do not need to enter into homes and if they do, they will schedule an appointment in advance. City employees wear City of Sacramento uniforms, ID badges and drive City vehicles. Residents or businesses with questions regarding whether someon

(This is a direct post from the EGPD Press Release and safety information you need to be aware of) ELK GROVE, CA – The Elk Grove police department is asking for help from the community in identifying a residential burglary suspect posing as a “sewer district” employee. Over the last two weeks, the department has responded to three attempted residential burglaries involving an individual who has identified himself as a “sewer district” employee. The unidentified individual has been described as an Asian male adult, 5 feet 3 inches tall, 20 to 30 years of age, wearing a work vest. In each of the attempted burglaries, the suspect approached residences and knocked on the front door. If ther

Hello, My name is Keith and I was wondering where I would put in a complaint about police, highway, and sheriff officers that are violating protocol? This came to me when I was driving on Folsom Blvd and saw a Folsom Police officer sitting under the Metro light rail bridge with his lights off his bike and he was checking peoples speeds. Now the problem is not him checking speeds, but under the bridge was very dark and a driver could not see him until the last minute and this would be very harmful if a driver was in an accident and needed to utilize the shoulder at last possible second. Thank You, Keith Dear Keith, If you have a concern or complaint about an enforcement procedure or “pr

The homeless population has another ally in Sacramento with the creation of Sacramento Copwatc in August of his year. Josh Cadji the young founder began the program with the abused homeless population in Sacramento in mind. Its no secret the homeless have been dragged through the dirty trenches of dislocation, harassment, and constantly uprooted through political fancy under the guise of altruism, but it’s the gumshoes that has Cadji concerned. Cadji, “Sacramento has a sizable homeless population, and homeless people are most vulnerable to rights abuse and physical violence on behalf of cops, so they need people out there who can watch the police.” The abused homeless demographic was t

The Sacramento Police Department is seeking the communities help in locating a missing man. On November 24, 2009, at 4:00 p.m., Maynard Augustine left his home near 25th Avenue and 78th Street. Augustine was driving to the Food Source at 4401 Broadway and surveillance video shows that he made it to the store but it is unknown where he went afterwards. Augustine has no mental or medical problems. Augustine drives a grey 1987 Honda Accord and stays mainly on city streets. Augustine is a male White, 88 years old, 5’5”, 185 lbs, possibly wearing a light blue jacket and slacks. The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this missing man, to contact the polic

Pit bulls go on the attack terrorizing a Carmichael community in the area of Libby Court. Several neighbors bitten. Whitney Elementry School locked down. Dogs so aggressive the order is given "take the shot if you get it" to on scene officers. Carmichael, Sacamento, CA Ed Fogle, MaverickPhotography.us SacMav Rapid Media November 9, 2009   Friday, November 6, 2009, multiple agencies were dispatched to a neighborhood in Carmichael. At least two pit bulls were on the loose attacking people. More and more reports poured into 9-1-1 as Police, Sheriff, CHP, Fire and Animal Control all converged on the area. As victims were located and treated by EMS, law enforcement with shotguns in hand and

Standing outside of a Sacramento medical cannabis dispensary, you might detect something in the air. No, it's not secondhand THC vapor — public medicating is prohibited in the county. What you sense is a shift in perspective. Public pressure is building for the legalization and regulation of one of the oldest cash crops in America: the plants of genus Cannabis. The US federal government has held since 1970 that cannabis is a danger to public health and safety and listed the annual flowering herb under US code as having "high potential for abuse" and "no accepted medical potential." "A lot of people are thinking that federal drug laws are arbitrary and now we're starting to see the transl

Medical cannabis in California wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for Ryan Landers. The Sacramento activist helped to develop the laws, policies and realities of medical marijuana in a career of activism that spans more than a decade. He was there to help roll Proposition 215 into motion in 1996 and had a significant hand in crafting SB 420 in 2003. "I live the cause," he said. "When I'm not out testifying or counseling or negotiating for the cause, I'm just home and sick." He's a 15-year survivor of HIV/AIDS, a personal fact that he doesn't usually publicize partly due to prior experience. Landers, now 37, became a member of Californians for Compassionate Use in 1995. CCU is the

The California Office of Traffic Safety [OTS] releases a yearly ranking of 13 cities of similar size (population over 250,000) for collisions by daily vehicle miles traveled and average population. The 13 cities are Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Long Beach, Fresno, Oakland, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Bakersfield, Riverside and Stockton. The numbers for 2008 are not yet available, but for 2007, Sacramento ranked No. 1 in many categories. For collisions with alcohol involved, Sacramento ranked first with 478 victims killed and injured. For collisions where the driver had been drinking (HBD) both under age 21 and ages 21 to 34, Sacramento came in first with a combi

Stumbling upon the Copwatch website researching police activity in and around Sacramento I emailed Josh Cadji about some cop problems I had been having in Folsom. He suggested I file a complaint, assuming enough of these will lead to a review of the police officer. I didn’t, it sounded futile. Police officers undo themselves by going over the cliff, getting drunk and fighting in public, crashing their cars high on barbiturates into a Starbucks at 9 am, or funneling raunchy pornographic films of children to some freakish online perverts. Turns out Cadji started Sacramento Copwatch a couple months ago in August and is trying to get the word out enough to get “shifts” going on in Sacramento

Dear Friends- As you may know, a arson fire was set at my home in the early morning on September 21st. My family and I are safe, and all necessary repairs and clean up, and replacements are being handled by our insurance company. We have had a great response from our neighbors and community leaders, who have organized a vigil tonight in front of our home to signify community strength and unity. If you are in the Northern CA area, we hope you can join us. Vigil Information - 2614 36th Street, Sacramento CA (between 1st and 2nd Avenue). 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. http://www.inmycommunity.com/imc_joomla/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=1243&Itemid=0&year=2009&month=10&d

Posted by silverdog91 I would like to find out more about Sacramento’s mounted unit.It’s hard to find out information past that there is one. I would like to see if a tour of the barn might be possible. Anything you could tell me would be wonderful. Respectfully, Mary Dear Silverdog, Our full-time Mounted Unit was formed in 1997. Prior to that, the unit consisted of officers on a part time basis, using their own personal horses for special events. It has evolved into a five-person unit. There are currently 3 officers working in the unit. An ordinary work day is usually Tuesday through Sunday or Monday through Saturday. If there is a large event being held downtown such as the Jazz

I walked onto the quad of Bella Vista High School on a Sunday afternoon to a sight of 20 or so men climbing walls, running like cheetahs on all fours and swinging from trees. This was the Sacramento regional parkour practice, led by a SFparkour.com representative, Victor Lo Forte. He has been a practitioner of parkour, or traceur, French for tracer, for three and a half years and has led the Sacramento group for about two years. "From what I understand, it's basically the discipline of training one's mind and body to prepare oneself to overcome obstacles in an environment," Lo Forte said. Parkour is said to be rooted in early 20th century French military practices. Georges Hébert, a Wor

Posted by caringparent After listening to the news and all the raids that have taken place in Sacramento of homes that are growing pot, how does one go about reporting a possible “pot house”, anonymously? I have some info of such a place, but I want no repercussions…I have a family to protect, which is why I am doing this in the first place. I believe in the law and do not agree with what this individual is doing. Dear caringparent, To anonymously report narcotics activity occurring in the city of Sacramento, citizens can call our 24-hour Narcotics Tip Line at (916) 808-5796, or they may submit an anonymous e-mail via our website: www.sacpd.org. (Go to the heading, File Online Reports, c

Sacramento, CA- August 8,2009, A Sacramento Deputy stumbles upon bank robbery suspects who evaded Rocklin officers in a pursuit. As Deputy Duke Lewis approached, one of the three suspects fired multiple rounds, with one striking the deputy in the shoulder from the rear as he attempted to take cover. The deputy calmly called in that he's been hit and continues to give detailed descriptions to incoming law enforcement units. Units quickly set up a perimeter. (An archive recording can be heard by CLICKING HERE. At the bottom, find the archives, select 2009-08-08, then select the time frame for 01:12PM-01:27PM. On the right, select "Web Player" then click the speaker button. Just beyond half

Streets and neighborhoods in West Sacramento will again be participating in the National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. The annual event, which promotes public safety and community partnerships, brings neighbors together for block parties and cookouts. At 7:30 p.m., in support of the Bryte & Broderick Community Action Group, the Police and Fire Departments, along with other agencies, will converge at Bryte Park at 425 Todhunter Avenue. For more about National Night Out, contact Community Service Officer Nora McDowell, (916) 617-4837 or noram@cityofwestsacramento.org .  

The City of West Sacramento Fire Department wants everyone to know to use life jackets during water recreation! Keep your kids safe. Free, loaner life jackets are available at the following West Sacramento Fire Stations: • Station 41, 132 15th St. • Station 42, 3585 Jefferson Blvd. • Station 43, 1561 Harbor Blvd. • Station 44, 905 Fremont Blvd. • Station 45, 2040 Lake Washington Blvd. Also, the Bridgeway Lakes Boathouse office, 3650 Southport Parkway! For more information, contact the West Sacramento Fire Department at  (916) 617-4600 . The free life jacket rental program is sponsored by both the City’s Fire and Parks & Recreation Departments.  

Caltrans and the City of West Sacramento have jointly announced that on July 29, 2009, Caltrans will begin construction on improvements to the Harbor Boulevard interchange that crosses U.S. Highway 50 in West Sacramento. The scope of the project includes new alignment and realignment of the freeway ramp access, widening of the roadways, removal of pavement, and overcrossing structure work. The project is designed to accommodate increases in traffic activity on the Harbor Boulevard interchange. An information open house will be held in room 157 of the West Sacramento City Hall, 1110 West Capitol Ave., on Monday, July 27, between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and the admission is free. Caltrans sta

He woke up this morning, finally, but he can’t remember much of the night before. He can’t remember the shouting match with his mother, telling her to “F” off and that he’ll do drugs as long as he wants too. Or the fight with his girl friend that ended with him passing out on the couch. His name is Christopher, he’s my seventeen-year-old son, and he’s a drug addict.  No, he’s not the kind of addict depicted in the movies or on television. He doesn’t sleep in alleys and creep around trying to find his next “fix.”  He’s not disheveled or unwashed, though the clothes kids wear today kind of express that.  No, he’s a middleclass kid from the suburbs that got off the road somewhere and can’t

ELK GROVE SHOOTING: A man was shot multiple times just after 10pm on Rightwood Way in the City of Sacramento. He was transported code 3 to UCDMC and his condition was not known at the time of the incident. MARRIOTT SMOKE BOMB: A person set off a smoke bomb just before 11:30pm in a hallway of the Spring Hill Suites on Venture Oaks Way in the City of Sacramento. The smoke filled the hallways of two floors of the hotel and caused a brief evacuation while fire fighters use fans to blow out the smoke. FATAL FIRE: The latest in a string of fatal fires to hit the Sacramento area occurred just after 1:30am on Prairie Ct in the Penryn area of Placer County. The female occupant of the large two st