80-year-old woman struck in Elk Grove hit-and-run dies from injuries
Authorities in Sacramento County said an elderly woman who was struck in a hit-and-run collision last month has died from her injuries and the suspected driver is facing a vehicular manslaughter charge.
California Faces Police Staffing Crisis Leading to Longer 911 Response Times, Reports PORAC
PORAC reports that California has fewer than two police officers per 1,000 residents—well below the national average of 3.5—leading to longer 911 response times. In Sacramento, the County Sheriff’s Office reports successful recruitment, while the Sacramento Police Department is struggling with staffing and has cut...
Sacramento law enforcement react to new research highlighting staffing challenges
(FOX40.COM) — Earlier this month, the Peace Officers Research Association of California released a revealing study on the impact of law enforcement staffing shortages across the state. The study found California counties now have fewer than two officers for every 1,000 residents, which is about half the nationwide...
Rancho Cordova man arrested after Highway 50 off-ramp crash and assault
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Rancho Cordova man was arrested following a crash and assault that left a woman hospitalized on Monday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officers from the East Sacramento office responded around 5:30 p.m. on Monday to reports of a crash and assault on...
Folsom appoints next police chief. He has served Sacramento since 2001
FOLSOM, Calif. — Folsom announced Monday the appointment of its next police chief. Adam Green, who most recently served as a deputy chief for the Sacramento Police Department, will be sworn in at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 during a ceremony at the Folsom Community Center. With the Folsom Police Department, Green will lead 125...
Golden State Killer Faked Multiple Personality Disorder to Establish Insanity Defense, DA Claims
Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo tried to claim he has dissociative identity disorder, according to a new book by Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho. The former cop, 80, “was claiming that an alter ego named Jerry made him hurt, rape, and kill his victims,” Ho writes in The People vs. the Golden...
Sacramento County Nearly 9,000 Homeless, New Data Show
New data out of Sacramento County shows nearly 9,000 people are now logged in the local homelessness system, a number that outpaces the county’s most recent one-night snapshot. County officials and service providers say the higher figure reflects more people being connected to programs and changes in how people are...
Missing mother, newborn last seen in Elk Grove found safe
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said a missing 10-day-old infant and her mother, who officials say disappeared Wednesday "under concerning circumstances," were found safe.
Flies, cockroaches and ‘rodent infestation’ close 4 Sacramento County eateries
Sacramento County health inspectors closed a local Chinese restaurant, fried chicken joint and 7-Eleven convenience store due to food safety violations ranging from a lack of hot water to rodent droppings and dead cockroaches. Inspectors also shut down a Sacramento catering company after discovering a dozen live...
Have you seen this missing mother and child? Sacramento deputies need your help
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing child and mother. Deputies say 10-day-old Riley Stella Ruth Hermosillo and her mother, 41-year-old Alexisse Marshall were last seen on Wednesday "under concerning circumstances." Here's what we know:. Child information:....
