News Releases for August 2023

Release NumberTitleRelease Date
20230831-055 Sacramento Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint September 1st
08/31/2023
20230831-054 Serial Sexual Predator Arrested
08/31/2023
20230830-053 Officer-Involved Shooting Video Release – 3800 Block of 24th Street
08/30/2023
20230827-052 Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision – Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard & 21st Avenue
08/27/2023
20230827-051 Homicide Investigation - 1400 Block of Arcade Boulevard
08/27/2023
20230820-050 Homicide Investigation – 1300 Block of Dixieanne Avenue
08/20/2023
20230817-049 Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision – Railyards Boulevard & Bercut Drive

UPDATE - On August 17, 2023, Officers responded to reports of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision. The vehicle involved fled the scene and the pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. Our Major Collision Investigation Unit responded and immediately began investigating what happened. Detectives worked tirelessly to determine who was responsible. Investigators not only identified the vehicle that was involved, through their tenacious work, they were also able to identify who the driver was. A warrant was issued for the suspect's arrest. On August 29, 2024, officers arrested 41-year-old Cecil Belton of Sacramento on felony hit-and-run resulting in death and other related charges. This is yet another example of the dedication of the men and women of the Sacramento Police Department to provide justice to victim's families.

08/17/2023
20230815-048 Officer Involved Shooting – 3800 Block of 24th Street
08/15/2023
20230815-047 Sacramento Police Department Encourages Drivers to Go Safely During the Final Days of Summer
08/15/2023
20230814-046 Homicide Investigation – 3800 Block of 23rd Ave

UPDATE - On August 14, 2023, Sacramento Police Detectives arrested 39 year old Vincent Saenz of Sacramento for homicide related charges.

08/14/2023
20230810-045 Sacramento Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint August 11th
08/10/2023

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