Press Releases

The Public Information Office assists members of the media in gathering information and reporting on news events that impact the residents and visitors of the City of Sacramento. Because the media is a valuable resource to keep the public informed as to the Department's activities, the Public Information Office is a central location from which members of the media could obtain information regarding the various newsworthy events in which the Department had played a part.

For all media inquiries and questions, please contact the Public Information Office by phone (916) 808-0808 or email PIO@pd.cityofsacramento.org.

Latest News Releases

Release NumberTitleRelease Date
20260129-004 Officer-Involved Shooting - Exposition Parkway & Challenge Way
01/29/2026
20260124-003 Homicide Investigation – 900 Block of Eleanor Avenue

UPDATE - Thanks to the diligent work of our homicide detectives, 20-year-old Juan Lara was identified as a suspect in this case. Thanks to all the specialty units who assisted in the apprehension of Lara. Lara was subsequently booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on homicide-related charges.

01/24/2026
20260115-002 Homicide Investigation – A Street & Ahern Street
01/15/2026
20260114-001 Homicide Investigation – Evergreen Street & Calvados Avenue
01/14/2026

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