The Sacramento Police Department has arrested William Castro, 28, for the robbery that occurred on Good Friday at a church in the 700 block of T Street. On Friday, April 22, 2011, at 5:00 a.m., the victim arrived at church for the early service. When the victim exited the restroom, the suspect robbed him of his wallet at gunpoint. The victim had planned on purchasing a car later that morning so his wallet contained $2000. Later that morning, a good samaritan saw the story on the local news and donated money to the victim. On Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 1:36 a.m., an officer stopped a suspicious subject walking in the area of 28th and C Streets in response to an activated alarm in the a

The Sacramento Police Department has arrested 43-year-old Fred Nelson for a probation violation after he threatened Mayor Kevin Johnson. On January, 26, 2011, at 8:36 a.m., the Mayor was attending a meeting at 10th and J Street when a subject approached him. The subject, later identified as Fred Nelson, told the Mayor that he would be out of office in four hours. The security detail took immediate action, because of the threat to the Mayor’s safety, by detaining Nelson. Detectives responded to assist with the investigation. No further evidence was located at Nelson’s residence to indicate future plans to harm the Mayor. Based on his prior history of violence, Nelson was arrested on a pro

The Sacramento Police Department and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department will compete in a charitable basketball game. On October 30, 2010, at 4 p.m., the game will take place at Sacramento High School in the Dave Hotell Memorial Pavilion. There will be raffle prizes and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Sacramento Police Foundation. The Sacramento Police Foundation's purpose is to help plan and fund activities and programs that benefit the community and department in a variety of ways. The Foundation provides an opportunity for the Sacramento Police Department to build stronger relationships between the department and the citizens it serves. Admission is only $5 and can

This Saturday, the Sacramento Police Department is holding “Operation ID” which will provide engravers to put identifying numbers on your bicycle. This operation is in response to a rise in garage burglaries in which bicycles are being stolen. The Police Department is attempting to curb a string of thirty-five garage burglaries in the downtown and east Sacramento area that have occurred since January 2010. The burglar(s) have been forcing their way into detached garages in the late evening to early morning hours. It is unknown at this time if the burglaries are connected or are individual acts. On March 20, 2010, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., officers will be at Mckinley Park providing en

The Sacramento Police Department is seeking the community's help to identify the attached composite of a Cat Burglar. On January 1, 2010 at 0500 a.m., in the 2700 block of 5th Av, the victim heard her dogs barking in the backyard. She didn't see anything in the backyard and brought her dogs inside the residence. After taking a shower, the victim noticed a door in the kitchen area had been closed when she had previously left it open. She opened the door and discovered the male suspect standing on the other side. The suspect grabbed the victim, she screamed, pushed the suspect away, and ran towards the front door. The suspect ran out the back door. The victim believes the suspect gained ent