Sacramento County Crime & Justice Articles

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

Folsom City Council is scheduled to review and likely approve the purchase of five new Ford Explorer vehicles for the Folsom Police Departments, a purchase that just exceeds $300,000 and will improve the department’s fleet of vehicles.

In more than 30 states, it’s harder than ever to vote this year. But in California, it’s never been easier.

Officer John Costello saved an accident victim's life on his way to work

By Kate Gonzales Anyone who’s pursued a path to change knows that at least three things are needed to make it happen: the right environment...

By Keyshawn Davis Following a district-initiated investigation of nine faculty members in Los Rios Community College District’s Prison and Reentry Education Program, the president of...

By Jennifer Junghans For many middle-class and affluent communities with resources, political power and representation, a day at the local park among mature trees, a...

The City of Folsom has welcomed four new faces to the Folsom Police Department this week as it continues to strengthen its force to serve the city’s growing needs. The four new officers were sworn in at the department by …

In what they are hailing as a significant crackdown on illegal fireworks, law enforcement and fire officials in Sacramento County seized their largest-ever haul of illicit pyrotechnics following a targeted investigation prompted by a tip-off from concerned citizens Thursday.

How the California mental health crisis emerged out of the state’s history of deinstitutionalization and laws designed to protect the mentally ill, as well as the communities around them.

Sacramento Superior Court Gets Richard C. Miadich on its BenchOriginal article published at American River Messenger

“Intelligent” speed-limiting technology will be required in all new California cars starting in 2027, if a new law authored by San Francisco Senator Scott Wiener passes.

In San Mateo County, a new law allows police to charge homeless people with criminal offenses if they don’t accept shelter. SCOTUS will soon weigh in with a potential landmark decision in an Oregon case.

Sacramento Superior Court Offers New Way to File Effective January 16, 2024Original article published at Carmichael Times

As the COVID pandemic eased, so did the epidemic of death on the road. Somewhat. But the ongoing crisis of traffic fatalities remains at high levels with early numbers form 2023 appearing to top 4,000 in California.

CHP Hosted a Ceremony in West Sacramento to Honor the 96 New Officers Ready to Serve Their CommunityOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger