News Releases for 2012

Release NumberTitleRelease Date
20121229-180 Indecent Exposure Arrest
12/29/2012
20121228-179 Sobriety and Driver License Checkpoint Notification
12/28/2012
20121228-178 Police Investigate Burglary
12/28/2012
20121227-177 Police Investigate Deadly Shooting
12/27/2012
20121226-176 Fatal Hit and Run Collision

UPDATE - Based on evidence collected at the scene, detectives believe the hit-and-run vehicle involved in this incident is either a 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra or a 2005-2006 Toyota Sequoia. The color of the vehicle is unknown. Detectives can be reached at (916) 808-6030 or call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357); callers can remain anonymous.

12/26/2012
20121224-175 Acting Police Chief Appointed
12/24/2012
20121222-174 Police Investigate Home Invasion Shooting
12/22/2012
20121221-173 Homicide
12/21/2012
20121220-172 Sexual Assault Arrest
12/20/2012
20121218-171 Warrant Arrest Stemming from Investigation
12/18/2012
20121214-170 Shop with a Cop
12/14/2012
20121213-169 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
12/13/2012
20121208-168 Police End Hostage Standoff
12/08/2012
20121205-167 Missing 16-Year-Old

UPDATE - ******LOCATED****** Keira Nechell Harris has been located and reunited with her family.

12/05/2012
20121129-166 Sacramento Cracking Down on Driver Texting and Handheld Cell Use
11/29/2012
20121128-165 Holiday Season Safety Tips
11/28/2012
20121127-164 Missing 20-Year-Old

UPDATE - ***The MP has returned home unharmed.***

11/27/2012
20121123-163 The Sacramento Police Department in conjunction

UPDATE - Today’s Etch & Catch event has been cancelled due to weather. Rescheduling information will be released when available.

11/23/2012
20121123-162 Start Smart Teen Driving Class
11/23/2012
20121122-161 Police Investigate Deadly Traffic Accident
11/22/2012
20121120-160 Police Investigate 30th Homicide
11/20/2012
20121119-159 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
11/19/2012
20121115-158 Sacramento Police to Combat Roadway Deaths and Injuries with DUI Checkpoints
11/15/2012
20121114-157 Police Investigate Homicide
11/14/2012
20121114-156 Police Chief Rick Braziel Announces His Retirement
11/14/2012
20121111-155 Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run

UPDATE - Please note the following updated vehicle description: 1992-1998, Chevy 1500 OR GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck. Two wheel drive, standard cab, short bed, white in color, with a plain tailgate and a truck bed toolbox. Damage will be to the left front grill area.

11/11/2012
20121110-154 Missing 8-Year-Old

UPDATE - *****The mp has returned home unharmed*****

11/10/2012
20121109-153 Sacramento Police Warn of Phone Scams
11/09/2012
20121108-152 Police Continue Traffic Safety Programs
11/08/2012
20121108-151 Police Investigate Homicide
11/08/2012
20121108-150 Police Investigate Homicide
11/08/2012
20121101-149 Police Arrest Child Abuse Suspect
11/01/2012
20121025-148 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
10/25/2012
20121025-147 Trick or Treat Safety Tips
10/25/2012
20121022-146 Homicide Investigation

UPDATE - The Sacramento Police Department has arrested 52-year-old Yanqun Tan for murder related to this case. On Monday, October 22, 2012, Tan notified law enforcement of a possible dead body which began this investigation. No further details are available at this time as this investigation is still ongoing.

10/22/2012
20121019-145 Investigation Leads To Arrest
10/19/2012
20121018-144 Traffic Stop Leads to Guns, Marijuana and Cash Seizure
10/18/2012
20121017-143 Help Us Locate Missing 14-Year-Old Girl

UPDATE - *****This missing person has been located and reunited with her family ******

10/17/2012
20121016-142 Missing 14-Year-Old

UPDATE - Dejay Lott has been located. He is fine and reunited with family. Found near Franklin Blvd/Florin Rd.

10/16/2012
20121015-141 Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting
10/15/2012
20121014-140 Award Recognition
10/14/2012
20121011-139 Investigation Leads To Arrest
10/11/2012
20121010-138 Start Smart Teen Driving Class
10/10/2012
20121008-137 Police Investigate Deadly Traffic Accident
10/08/2012
20121004-136 Police Investigate Homicide

UPDATE - The Sacramento County Coroner has positively identified the homicide victim from the 4300 block of Norwood Ave as 77 year old Kia Vue.

10/04/2012
20120927-135 A Hero Acknowledged
09/27/2012
20120921-134 Versaterm Public Safety Innovation Award
09/21/2012
20120919-133 Observe and Report
09/19/2012
20120919-132 Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
09/19/2012
20120916-131 Couple Found Deceased Inside Home
09/16/2012
20120915-130 Police Investigating Homicide
09/15/2012
20120914-129 Motorcyclist Dead, Driver Arrested in Hit and Run
09/14/2012
20120913-128 Murder-for-Hire
09/13/2012
20120913-127 Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested
09/13/2012
20120912-126 Couple Found Deceased Inside Home
09/12/2012
20120912-125 Special Recognition for Traffic Safety Accomplishments
09/12/2012
20120907-124 Deceased Person Found Near Levee

UPDATE - The Sacramento County Coroner has positively identified the deceased female located along the American River as Linnea Lomax; Coroner’s Office still investigating.

09/07/2012
20120905-123 School is Back in Session: Drivers and Students Use Extra Caution
09/05/2012
20120831-122 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
08/31/2012
20120828-121 Police Make Arrest in Traction Avenue Homicide
08/28/2012
20120824-120 10 Tips to Reduce Sun-Glare Collisions
08/24/2012
20120823-119 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
08/23/2012
20120822-118 Pizza Parlor Owner Arrested for Lewd Acts with a Minor
08/22/2012
20120818-117 Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting
08/18/2012
20120817-116 Man Found Peeking Through Apartment Windows
08/17/2012
20120817-115 Sacramento Police Increase DUI Enforcement
08/17/2012
20120816-114 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
08/16/2012
20120814-113 Police Investigate Suspicious Death
08/14/2012
20120814-112 Help Catch a Robber

UPDATE - On Friday, August 17, 2012, Detectives from our Neighborhood Crime Unit, along with the assistance of SWAT, have arrested a suspect in connection with a string of armed robberies. Key items of evidence were located linking the suspect to the crimes. Due to the ongoing investigation we are unable to release the suspect’s identification or booking photo.

08/14/2012
20120814-111 City Council Resolution Presentation
08/14/2012
20120811-110 Police Investigate Homicide
08/11/2012
20120810-109 Police Arrest Man in Sexual Assault Case

UPDATE - On November 7, 2012, follow-up investigation by Sacramento Police detectives led to the arrest of the second suspect, Rajdev Singh Purewal, related to this crime. The Sacramento County District Attorney's Crime Lab performed DNA analysis of evidence obtained that provided further confirmation of Purewal’s involvement in this serious crime.

08/10/2012
20120806-108 2012 National Night Out
08/06/2012
20120803-107 The Sacramento Police Department in conjunction
08/03/2012
20120803-106 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
08/03/2012
20120802-105 1976 Cold Case Murder Solved
08/02/2012
20120726-104 Man Arrested for 2003 Murder
07/26/2012
20120726-103 Cranking Up Enforcement on Motorcycle Safety
07/26/2012
20120724-102 Police Investigate North Area Shooting
07/24/2012
20120723-101 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
07/23/2012
20120719-100 Laser Pointers Can Land You in Jail
07/19/2012
20120719-099 Community Assistance Needed to Identify Robbery Suspects
07/19/2012
20120719-098 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
07/19/2012
20120718-097 At-Risk Missing Person
07/18/2012
20120717-096 Police Arrest Alleyway Homicide Suspect
07/17/2012
20120710-095 Subject Found Shot in Alley
07/10/2012
20120708-094 Subject with Assault Rifle Subdued by Police
07/08/2012
20120703-093 Police Arrest Hatchet Wielding Man
07/03/2012
20120703-092 “Sober Celebration”
07/03/2012
20120625-091 Caught Copper Handed
06/25/2012
20120623-090 Sac PD Completes Race Across the Country to Raise Awareness for Fallen Officers
06/23/2012
20120623-089 Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Collision
06/23/2012
20120622-088 Drum Thief Snared
06/22/2012
20120622-087 Start Smart Driving Classes
06/22/2012
20120621-086 Warrant Arrest Stemming From Investigation
06/21/2012
20120620-085 Northern California Law Enforcement Torch Run
06/20/2012
20120616-084 Police Investigate Bar Shooting
06/16/2012
20120616-083 Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting
06/16/2012
20120615-082 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
06/15/2012
20120611-081 Four People Shot Dead In Home Invasion Robbery
06/11/2012
20120610-080 Police Investigate Shooting That Leaves Four People Dead
06/10/2012
20120610-079 Police Investigate Deadly Home Invasion
06/10/2012
20120608-078 2008 Christmas Morning Homicide Suspect Arrested
06/08/2012
20120607-077 “Remembering the Victims”
06/07/2012
20120530-076 Thank You for Supporting K9 Bodie
05/30/2012
20120529-075 Tips on Staying Safe This Summer
05/29/2012
20120523-074 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
05/23/2012
20120523-073 Free Start Smart Driving Course
05/23/2012
20120518-072 Suspect Shoots Police K9
05/18/2012
20120518-071 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
05/18/2012
20120511-070 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
05/11/2012
20120511-069 Bella Bru Supports Team SacPD in the Race Across America
05/11/2012
20120510-068 2012 Commendation Awards Luncheon and Ceremony
05/10/2012
20120507-067 Police Investigate Murder and Arrest Victim’s Son
05/07/2012
20120506-066 Police Investigate Homicide on Scoles Court
05/06/2012
20120505-065 Help Solve a Hit and Run
05/05/2012
20120503-064 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
05/03/2012
20120503-063 Community Against Sexual Harm (CASH) Benefit
05/03/2012
20120501-062 Law Enforcement Memorial Events
05/01/2012
20120428-061 The Sacramento Police Department in Conjunction
04/28/2012
20120427-060 Sacramento Police Work in Partnership to Convict Arsonist
04/27/2012
20120427-059 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
04/27/2012
20120427-058 Light Anti-Armor Weapon Seized During Routine Call for Service
04/27/2012
20120427-057 6 Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder of Mrs. Line Withrow
04/27/2012
20120426-056 Sacramento Police Officers Receive MADD Awards
04/26/2012
20120424-055 The Sacramento Police Department is Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs
04/24/2012
20120424-054 Police Arrest Homicide Suspect
04/24/2012
20120422-053 Homicide Unit Investigates South Sacramento Shooting
04/22/2012
20120421-052 Suspect Shoots Up Neighborhood after Crashing His Car
04/21/2012
20120420-051 SACRAMENTO AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETE IN CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
04/20/2012
20120418-050 Kops-N-Kids Summer Camp
04/18/2012
20120416-049 Police Seek Help Locating Missing Man

UPDATE - Robert has been located and returned to his home.

04/16/2012
20120415-048 Police Investigate Saturday Night Homicide
04/15/2012
20120412-047 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
04/12/2012
20120410-046 Police Seek Help in Identifying “Construction Worker” Robber
04/10/2012
20120406-045 Police Crack Down on Recycling Centers
04/06/2012
20120330-044 Honda Owners Beware
03/30/2012
20120330-043 Have You Seen This Car?
03/30/2012
20120327-042 Police Seek Help in Identifying Robbery/Kidnap Suspects
03/27/2012
20120323-041 Police Seek Community’s Help in Identifying Robbery Suspect
03/23/2012
20120322-040 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
03/22/2012
20120322-039 Police Seek Man Exposing Himself in East Sacramento
03/22/2012
20120322-038 Police Caution Community
03/22/2012
20120320-037 Police Make Arrest in Juvenile Sex Assault
03/20/2012
20120318-036 Police Investigate Deadly Birthday Shooting
03/18/2012
20120318-035 Suspect Dies of Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound after Committing Homicide
03/18/2012
20120317-034 Over 390 Arrested in California’s Largest Decoy Shoulder Tap Operation
03/17/2012
20120315-033 DUI Saturation Patrol Notification
03/15/2012
20120314-032 Police Investigate Attempted Bank Robbery
03/14/2012
20120313-031 Police Investigate Center Parkway Shooting
03/13/2012
20120308-030 Police Investigate Illegal Computer Gambling Operation
03/08/2012
20120302-029 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
03/02/2012
20120228-028 East Sac Rotary Club Funds New Police Dog
02/28/2012
20120223-027 Police Seek Help Identifying Murder Victim
02/23/2012
20120221-026 Police Investigate Murder Suicide
02/21/2012
20120219-025 Police Investigate Hit and Run Accident
02/19/2012
20120216-024 Downtown Bank Robber Taken Into Custody
02/16/2012
20120216-023 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
02/16/2012
20120216-022 Evil Clown Robber Taken into Custody
02/16/2012
20120216-021 Arrest Made In Arson Murder
02/16/2012
20120215-020 Suspect Arrested For Annoying Minors
02/15/2012
20120214-019 Arson Covers Body

UPDATE - Detectives have arrested Robert Thompson for this murder. See press release #20120216-021.

02/14/2012
20120210-018 Smart Start Driving Classes
02/10/2012
20120210-017 Homicide Suspect in Custody
02/10/2012
20120209-016 Police Investigate Early Morning Homicide
02/09/2012
20120206-015 Officer Involved Shooting
02/06/2012
20120204-014 Bank Robber Taken Into Custody
02/04/2012
20120203-013 If It Seems Too Good to be True, It Probably Is
02/03/2012
20120202-012 Police Seek Help Identifying Burglary Suspect
02/02/2012
20120201-011 Arrest Made In Bicentennial Circle Homicide
02/01/2012
20120131-010 Police Investigate Homicide
01/31/2012
20120130-009 Stranger Danger
01/30/2012
20120129-008 Police Investigate Deadly Train Accident
01/29/2012
20120126-007 Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification
01/26/2012
20120120-006 Police Seek Help in Identifying “KISS” Robber
01/20/2012
20120120-005 Police Arrest Wife for Murder
01/20/2012
20120112-004 Police Search For Hit-and-Run Suspect
01/12/2012
20120110-003 Suspect Arrested For Sexual Assault and Burglary
01/10/2012
20120108-002 Suspect Uses Vehicle to Assault Deputies
01/08/2012
20120105-001 Homicide Suspect Arrested
01/05/2012

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