Sacramento County Crime & Justice Articles

One North Natomas neighborhood suffered over a thousand mail thefts in 2024 By Ken Magri Cluster mailboxes are those group postal boxes one sees in...

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System? The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen’s Academy.Original article published at Sacramento Oracle

A two-day multi-agency operation led by the Folsom Police Department resulted in 89 arrests and the seizure of over 100,000 potentially lethal doses of fentanyl from Sacramento streets, dealing a major blow to drug trafficking networks. The operation, dubbed Operation …

Students and organizers alike share life stories of deportation and fear By Analah Wallace and Rain Barron Last week, Brown Issues, NorCal Resist and other...

In an effort to better serve the public, the Sacramento Superior Court will extend its hours of operation at the Carol Miller Justice Center, starting April 7.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

Department Cites Court Ruling and Safety Concerns for policy change 

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is launching a new “Off the Record” podcast, available now on all major podcast platforms with a video version on the D.A. YouTube channel. Original article published at Sacramento Oracle

Assemblyman Josh Hoover, a resident of Folsom, has introduced legislation to impose harsher penalties on individuals who exploit victims during emergencies. On Thursday, Hoover announced Assembly Bill 271, which aims to protect victims of wildfires and other disasters from additional …

More than 100 new officers officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jan. 17 during a swearing-in ceremony that marked a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

Information provided by Cal Fire. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is alerting the public about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating Cal Fire and soliciting donations. Cal Fire does not solicit …

Over the recent weeks, some neighborhoods and members of our community in our city have been subject to terrorizing attacks by our youth. Teens riding electric bikes/motorcycles formed in groups of four to 14, have been riding recklessly on city …

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.Original article published at Sacramento Oracle

Based on reader feedback, web analytics, SN&R’s storytelling history and the broader community conversation, here are the top ten stories for 2024 that we think...

In the wake of recent updates to Proposition 36, the Folsom Police Department has reported a significant uptick in arrests related to crimes that they cite would have previously have resulted in citations. The department’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Team …

For nearly four decades, Folsom State Prison has been home to a remarkable holiday tradition: an annual bike donation program that delivers refurbished bicycles to those in need across the region. This year, the program continued its legacy of generosity, …

The City of Rancho Cordova has been selected as a recipient of a $175,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent