Officer Michelle- I recently allowed my sons’ father to live with me because he was fired from his job (which was also where he lived) because he had no where else to go. After staying with myself and my kids for about two weeks, I asked him to leave because he became disrespectful and borderline abusive. He completely refuses to leave and now it has been more than two months. He is not on my lease and I am afraid that I will get in trouble with my rental company for having someone at my residence that is not on the lease. How do I go about getting him removed forcefully? He is at times verbally abusive and belittling to both myself and my children. I do not want my kids exposed to thi

Hi Office Michelle, I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I think it is smart for me to ask and not get to any trouble. I am thinking about buying an airsoft gun. I think going to the shooting range is expensive and paintballing is also expensive. My question is where are you limited to shooting one. I know the obvious public places is out of question. I tried looking up any laws and couldn’t find any. my dad is even worried about shooting it in my own backyard. Would you be able to help with this. Thanks Brandon   Dear Brandon, Let me just say that it is not illegal in California to buy or own an Airsoft gun if you are over the age of 18. It is, however, illegal to use

Hello Officer Michelle, My concern is about a neighbor across the street. I frequently see him outside on his driveway, drinking beer and playing loud music with friends. I’m not shy to ask them to lower the volume and most times they comply. The issue I want to address is that they drive to the liquor store to get more alcohol when I know fully well that they have exceeded the legal alcohol limit based on the number of empty cans that strewn the driveway. Is this something I should report to the police? If so, how would I go about reporting a drunk driver if I do not know their location after they drive away from their home and when they return in only 15 minutes? Dear Cogsboy, Curren

Posted by Gayle Michelle, I am a single female. I work in the downtown area and take public transportaion. I will also be living alone next month. I read and hear about a lot of crime in the Sacramento area. Sometimes I don’t feel safe. I saw a web-site that sells defense items such as pepper spray, stun guns, knives, Kubatons etc. What is legal to carry on the streets of Sacramento? Do you have any suggestions for a petite female at home and on the streets? Thank you. P.S. I will be on the first floor in an apartment. Alarms and a dog isn’t an option. Thank you. I love this new feature. Dear Gayle, Understanding the way females are socialized is the first step. Because women are of

Posted by citypomo Hi there, who do I call when I see homeless people drinking around my home and passing what appears to be “baggies” between each other? Sometimes they sleep at the church across the street from my apartment but can get real loud. Do I call 911 or is there another number to call since it is not an emergency. Dear citypomo, This is a common problem downtown. Most social service programs and even the mental health departments have cut their programs that previously gave law enforcement and homeless people options.  It is frusterating for everyone involved.  Frusterating for the homeless because they have no where to go.  Frusterating for law enforcement because there ar

Posted by ur0n3n0nly I have a gf who I have known for 3 months. We had met online 3 months ago. I am actually a lesbian and my parents don’t approve me being a lesbian and dating a girl. I am 22 years old and my gf is 23. My dad took out a restraining order against my gf on my behalf for 3 years without my consent. My parents are doing everything to keep me away from my gf. I would like to go live with her but my parents aren’t letting me. They have also put false charges on my gf. I want to leave my house today if possible. I have couple of questions regarding this.1. I’m scared to leave my house in front of my parents. Can a police officer come and get me out?2.What can I do to have th

Posted by RussinCali I have a domestic situation that I am trying to disarm. Last week, my soon to be ex continuously contacted me in a verbally abusive manner which continued until I was to pick up my daughter that night. We had a verbal exchange, loud enough to cause a call to dispatch. Since that day, I have made a point of directing her to talk to her attorney and not initiating any contact with her that did not relate to our daughters. However she has taken liberty to continue to release verbal barrage after barrage in an attempt to cause a repeat performance. What legal means can I take in order to safeguard myself from the continuous texted and verbal abuse. It has gotten to the

Posted by Capitol_Concern Michelle, I am currently involved in a custody case. The mother of my child and I were never married and have been seperated for over a year now. I let her live with me as a friend for a few months to help her get back on her feet. She has since moved out and has not been residing in my home for well over a month. She is now contacting me stating that she wants our child’s old car seat and a tub of old clothes. I told her that I was going to be taking these items to Once Upon A Child to trade them in for new clothes for the child. She said that she wants to give them to her friends and that if I don’t give her what she wants she will contact the police and have a

Posted by Mark.D.Carlos My oldest son started middle school this year (Cal Middle School). Today, an "incident" happened which, before I speak with the school administration, might warrant a police perspective. My son wore white tennis shoes with white laces, white socks, red shorts, and a red T-shirt with white lettering saying "Home Run" and a decal of a baseball. Early in the school morning, he was stopped by a security guard (assigned that role by the school) who apparently made reference to the fact that he was wearing gang colors/clothes, and that he could easily have a gun pointed at him. At the end of the school day, before leaving the campus, my son called me to tell what had

Posted by davem I have a neighbor who continually allows her dog to do its business in my front yard and never picks up after it. I have witnessed this on several occasions and the neighbor in question has ignored requests to stop or clean up after her dog. What recourse do I have to make this stop and whom should I contact about it? Dear davem, I can only imagine the morning view of you looking out your window to see a dog brutalizing your lawn! Since your neighbor has chosen to disregard your requests to be responsible for her dog, get your camera out and snap a photo of the dog leaving its deposit on your lawn. Call Animal Control at either 311 or 264-5011, and make a complaint. Yo

Posted by jamesally1 If threatening messages are coming from a person living out of state, (however they leave their name and phone number and detailed threats, and I know where they live) do I file a report with the police in my area or the area where the offender lives? How do I get life threatening voice messages off my phone and recorded to press criminal charges against someone? Dear jamesally1, The biggest hurdle with most crimes is that the victim does not know who the culprit is. Since you already know the suspect by name and address, you would file a police report with our department and list them as a suspect. Our department will have to work with the outside state agency for

Dear Officer Michelle, Can I still apply to become a police officer if I was convicted of felonies at the age of 10 and 13 for B and E when I was a kid? I was given a waiver for these when I joined USMC but don’t know how it will work as trying to become a cop? maddox95747 Dear maddox95747, It sounds like you have reinvented yourself. You have transferred your mistakes from your past and have become a noble citizen by becoming a Marine and righting your wrongs. Thank-you for your selfless service to our country. Even though you committed the burglaries when you were a juvenile, you were convicted of a felony. The Sacramento Police Department does not hire those who have been convicted

Posted by Shoua Hi Officer Michelle, For the past few months, there have been some neighbor kids playing knock-and-run. We ignored it at first because we’ve been told that they’ll stop if we don’t check who’s at the door. However, a few weeks ago someone threw an egg at our front window. I decided to setup a fake security camera and it has been quiet for a while now until a few days ago. The knock-and-run is happening again. Other than having to dish out some money for some security cameras, what are my options? I’m concerned that things will get worst and I’m trying really hard not to take things into my own hands but it’s just so rude and annoying. Thank you, Shoua Dear Shoua, It s

The Smart Cycling group is offering another FREE bike seminar through the League of American Bicyclists. These classes go fast and you must pre-register. The classes will be Tuesday, September 14th from 6-8 p.m., and two Saturdays, September 18 and 25 from 9a.m. to 12 p.m. The location will be held at the Bicycle Chef at 3184 N Street in Midtown. The workshop is described as a fast-paced course which develops self-confident cyclists that ride predictably on the street. The riders will learn about lane positioning, learn skills to avoid crashes and how to blend smoothly into the flow of traffic. The course includes a student manual which you can download prior to the course. The feedback fr

Posted by tlstay Good Morning, My vehicle was stolen in February from my driveway. It was recovered in perfect condition after only a couple of days one mile from my house. Apparently, standard operating procedure is to have the vehicle towed to a tow yard before we are notified that the vehicle was recovered. We were advised of the recovery at 3pm and couldn’t leave work until 4:30, which was when the tow yard closed. We went to pick it up at 8 am the next morning, and the charge for towing and storage was $245. While I was happy to have the vehicle recovered, this was frustrating, to say the least. While I understand the need to remove stolen vehicles from their location in a timely man

Posted by armystrong916 hello i am currently a service member in the us army and i’m coming up on my ets (exit the service date) and i have always wanted to get into law inforcement. I am wrighting to find out what all is needed to become a law inforcement officer and also what the hire rate is averagely. Any help would be appreciated. Dear armystrong916, First, I’d like to thank you for your selfless service in protecting our country and the great Americans who live here. As for a career in law enforcement, because it is a paramilitary career, you will find it a little easier as far as the structure, chain-of-command configuration, wear of the uniform, working with others from all back

Posted by RachelGlenn My father is addicted to oxycontin and methadone. He constantly drives while under the influence of these substances. How can I prevent this and how can I make all local police agencies aware of him and his driving while under the influence. I DO NOT care if he goes to jail. I want him off the road! Dear Rachel, This situation of watching your father with his addiction must be very difficult for you. As hard as this may be, you are being responsible. You father’s judgment is obviously impaired and when talking to him as a daughter has had no effect, he leaves you no choice but to call someone who will stop his behavior. If you live in the city, you could call our

Posted by kcrowley Officer Michelle, Is there a law that pertains to playing loud music for extended periods of time from one’s garage and or vehicle parked in the driveway in a residential area? Thank you for your time. Dear kcrowley There certainly is a noise ordinance that pertains to your problem. If you live in the city limits, we still respond to noise complaints. The general noise ordinance for the city of Sacramento states that between the times of 10:00 p.m., and 7:00 a.m. the following day are the times in which officers can enforce the ordinance. You can call the non-emergency number and have an officer dispatched. We will give the involved parties a warning. If they continue

Posted by chriso What is up with the drastic rise in graffiti?? I went out on my bike today and hadn’t been out for about 4 months and i see tons of new graffiti around downtown. I saw about 1-2 ft high black lettering on a NICE HOUSE around 15th & V…it made my heart sick, It makes me think that it is only a matter of time before my house gets hit, our alley (V,W) is already getting plenty of new graffiti. It is such a shame and makes our city look so trashy. What can I do?? Dear chriso, I spoke with the Sacramento City Senior Code Enforcement Officer who is the supervisor of the graffiti abatement section and forwarded your complaint. He told me that graffiti problems are definite

Posted by venegasn My mother has been trying to force my 27yr old brother to leave her house. He has been there for 6 months. He is a Crystal meth addict, loud, abusive, dirty and just a complete nuisance. She has called the police on him because he repeatedly steals her truck and he has no valid drivers license. He was arrested but released two days later and she woke up one day and there he was again. She’s changed the locks, but he always manages to get back inside the house somehow. He yells at her that she cannot do anything about it and he will never leave. She’s afraid of him and has asked me for help. I hope there is a legal way to get him out. She has a daycare license and she i