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
20260306-011 Homicide Investigation – 2800 Block of Grasslands Drive
03/05/2026
20260305-010 Homicide Investigation – May Street & Jessie Avenue
03/05/2026
20260303-009 Homicide Investigation – 400 Block of K Street
03/03/2026
20260221-008 Homicide Investigation – 1500 Block of West El Camino Avenue

UPDATE - Through the continued and diligent efforts of our investigators, a suspect was identified in this homicide investigation. Today, 27-year-old Ray Howard of Sacramento was arrested on homicide and firearm-related charges. Howard was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail.

02/21/2026
20260213-007 Homicide Investigation & Arrest – 3300 Block of Douglas Street
02/13/2026
20260213-006 Officer-Involved Shooting Video Release – Exposition Boulevard & Challenge Way
02/13/2026
20260203-005 Homicide Investigation – 3200 Block of Marysville Boulevard

UPDATE - Through the diligent work of our investigators, a 17-year-old male was identified as a suspect in this case. He was taken into custody on homicide-related charges and booked into Juvenile Hall. Thank you to all of the officers and specialty units who worked together to safely apprehend this suspect.

02/03/2026
20260129-004 Officer-Involved Shooting - Exposition Boulevard & 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

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