News Releases for 2021

Release NumberTitleRelease Date
20211218-094 Homicide Investigation - 20th Street and K Street
12/18/2021
20211215-093 National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins December 15
12/15/2021
20211210-092 Sacramento Police Detectives Seek Community’s Assistance with Hate Crime Vandalism Investigation
12/10/2021
20211209-091 Sacramento Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint December 10th
12/09/2021
20211206-090 Officer Involved Shooting Video Release - 6200 Block of Lemon Hill Avenue
12/06/2021
20211129-089 Homicide Investigation - 700 Block of Lampasas Avenue
11/29/2021
20211128-088 Officer Involved Shooting - 6200 Block of Lemon Hill Avenue
11/28/2021
20211117-087 Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Seavey Circle Shooting
11/17/2021
20211117-086 Homicide Investigation - 2600 Block of 5th Street
11/17/2021
20211115-085 Sacramento Police Department Awarded $400,000 Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety
11/15/2021
20211110-084 Homicide Investigation - Northgate Boulevard and Garden Highway
11/10/2021
20211109-083 Homicide Investigation – 7300 Block of Meadowgate Drive
11/09/2021
20211106-082 Sacramento Police Department K9 “Ranger” Stabbed During Apprehension of Suspect with Felony Warrant
11/06/2021
20211101-081 Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision Investigation - J Street and 29th Street
11/01/2021
20211030-080 Fatal Hit and Run Investigation – Bandon Way and San Juan Road
10/30/2021
20211022-079 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
10/22/2021
20211018-078 Homicide Investigation – 5500 Block of 27th Avenue
10/18/2021
20211011-077 Detectives Seeking Witnesses to Fatal Vehicle Collision
10/11/2021
20211011-076 Homicide Investigation – Altos Avenue and Acacia Avenue
10/11/2021
20211010-075 Homicide Investigation – 5200 Block of Summerbrook Way
10/10/2021
20211005-074 Sacramento Police Department Supports National Walk to School Day
10/05/2021
20211001-073 Homicide Investigation - 3600 Block of 2nd Avenue
10/01/2021
20210930-072 Detectives Make Arrest in 2nd Street and K Street Shooting
09/30/2021
20210926-071 Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision Investigation - 5900 Block of Lemon Hill Avenue
09/26/2021
20210924-070 Homicide Investigation – 2800 Block of Mendel Way

UPDATE - Detectives worked quickly to identify and arrest a suspect in this homicide. Today (9/24/21), 25-year-old Raul Jimenez, was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on homicide charges related to this incident. This investigation remains active and ongoing. The motive for the homicide remains unknown and detectives are still seeking information regarding this incident. Anyone who has information regarding this homicide should contact detectives at 916-808-5471.

09/24/2021
20210923-069 Homicide Investigation 1000 Block of Florin Road
09/23/2021
20210918-068 Officer Involved Shooting Video Release - 3700 Block of Redding Avenue
09/18/2021
20210913-067 Homicide Investigation - 2700 Block of Fruitridge Road
09/13/2021
20210909-066 Sacramento Receives Grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control to Address Alcohol-Related Incidents
09/09/2021
20210908-065 Officer Involved Shooting - 3700 Block of Redding Avenue
09/08/2021
20210908-064 Sacramento Police Department Encourages Pedestrian Safety
09/08/2021
20210905-063 Homicide Investigation Update - Arrest - 2200 Block of 11th Avenue
09/05/2021
20210904-062 Homicide Investigation - 2200 Block of 11th Avenue
09/04/2021
20210903-061 Homicide Arrest - 400 Block of Jefferson Avenue
09/03/2021
20210822-060 Homicide Investigation – 2700 Block of Rio Linda Boulevard

UPDATE - Homicide detectives worked quickly to identify and arrest a suspect in this homicide. Overnight, detectives arrested 18-year-old Milton Collins on a homicide charge related to this incident. Additionally, detectives arrested 21-year-old Deandre Collins on a felony threats charge related to this shooting. Both have been booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. While the motive remains under investigation, detectives believe that an argument during a party escalated into this shooting. This investigation remains active and detectives are still seeking any information regarding this homicide. Anybody with information should contact the Sacramento Police Department.

08/22/2021
20210812-059 Homicide Investigation - 2900 Block of Ramona Avenue
08/12/2021
20210812-058 Homicide Investigation – Front Street and Neasham Circle
08/12/2021
20210730-057 Homicide Arrest Related to Shooting in the 400 Block of N 16th Street
07/30/2021
20210727-056 Sacramento Police Department Releases Center for Policing Equity Report
07/27/2021
20210724-055 Homicide Investigation – 7400 Block of S Land Park Drive

UPDATE - Detectives have identified the suspect in this homicide as a 17-year-old male who was known to the victim. On July 25, 2021 the suspect was arrested on homicide related charges and booked into Juvenile Hall. While the motive for this homicide remains unclear, detectives believe that there are no other outstanding suspects.

07/24/2021
20210722-054 Homicide Investigation – Lathrop Way and Commerce Cir
07/22/2021
20210719-053 Homicide Investigation - 3100 Block of Occidental Drive

UPDATE - Homicide detectives have identified 20-year-old Raymond Hainta as the suspect in this homicide. On August 20, 2021 Hainta was taken into custody by law enforcement in Atlanta, Georgia and remains in custody on his active warrant. The motive remains under investigation; however, detectives know that Hainta was known to the victim. The investigation also led to the arrest of 41-year-old Amy Hainta and 51-year-old Andrew Kearny for accessory related charges to this incident. On August 19, 2021 they were booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. This investigation remains ongoing and this is all of the releasable information at this time. Anybody with information regarding this homicide is urged to contact the Sacramento Police Department.

07/19/2021
20210717-052 Homicide Investigation Update - Front Street and L Street
07/17/2021
20210717-051 Homicide Investigation – Front Street and L Street
07/17/2021
20210716-050 Officers Make Arrest Related to Fatal Vehicle Collision
07/16/2021
20210708-049 Attempted Homicide on Officers – 38th Avenue and Wallace Avenue
07/08/2021
20210630-048 Homicide Investigation - 200 Block of Cadillac Drive
06/30/2021
20210625-047 Homicide Investigation - 500 Block of Kesner Ave
06/25/2021
20210624-046 Fatal DUI Collision - Stockton Blvd and Lawrence Dr
06/24/2021
20210622-045 Homicide Investigation – 11th Avenue and 59th Street
06/22/2021
20210621-044 Fatal Hit and Run Investigation - Northgate Blvd and Interstate 80
06/21/2021
20210618-043 Sacramento Police Department to Address Traffic Concerns in Downtown Entertainment Districts
06/18/2021
20210609-042 Homicide Investigation - 7400 Block of 29th St
06/09/2021
20210602-041 Violent and Gun Related Crimes Continue to Trend Upward
06/02/2021
20210601-040 Fatal Hit and Run Investigation – 4200 Block of Norwood Avenue
06/01/2021
20210531-039 Homicide Investigation - Bannon St and Bercut Dr

UPDATE - Detectives believe an altercation between the victim and suspect escalated into this homicide. 30-year-old Jonathon Humphrey was arrested for this incident and booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail.

05/31/2021
20210531-038 Homicide Investigation – 5100 Block of Scarborough Way
05/31/2021
20210528-037 Homicide Investigation - 2200 Block of Cantalier St

UPDATE - On 05/28/21 68-year-old Ronald Walker was arrested for this incident and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on homicide charges.

05/28/2021
20210523-036 Homicide Investigation - 3900 Block of Streamline St
05/23/2021
20210516-035 Fatal Hit and Run Investigation – El Camino Avenue and Clay Street
05/16/2021
20210513-034 Violent Assault on Officers Results in Safe Arrest- 4500 block of Barbee Way
05/13/2021
20210507-033 Sacramento Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Related Charges
05/07/2021
20210506-032 Sacramento Police Department Officer Arrested for Filing a False Police Report
05/06/2021
20210429-031 Homicide Investigation – 3600 Block of 5th Avenue
04/29/2021
20210429-030 Detectives Seeking Information Surrounding Sexual Assault Investigation
04/29/2021
20210423-029 Homicide Investigation - 1700 Block of Capitol Ave
04/23/2021
20210422-028 Homicide Investigation - 2100 Block of L St
04/22/2021
20210420-027 DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze: Be Safe and Responsible when Consuming Marijuana
04/20/2021
20210411-026 Homicide Investigation - 7500 Block of Skelton Way
04/11/2021
20210411-025 Homicide Investigation - American River Bike Trail
04/11/2021
20210405-024 Detectives Seeking Community Assistance to Identify Subjects Related to Homicide
04/05/2021
20210402-023 Officer Involved Shooting Video Release – 5900 Block of Tangerine Avenue
04/02/2021
20210402-022 Homicide Investigation – 2000 Block of Del Paso Boulevard
04/02/2021
20210331-021 Homicide Investigation – 600 Block of Plaza Avenue

UPDATE - On April 29, 2021 homicide detectives arrested 20-year-old Dajohn Colbert-Vance for this shooting. He was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on homicide charges. Detectives still urge anybody with information regarding this incident to contact the police department.

03/31/2021
20210329-020 Homicide Investigation - 3500 Block of 5th Ave
03/29/2021
20210324-019 Former Sacramento Police Department Officer Arrested
03/24/2021
20210324-018 Officer Involved Shooting – 5900 block of Tangerine Avenue
03/24/2021
20210304-017 Homicide Investigation - Update - Detectives Seek Assistance from the Community

UPDATE - Detectives have identified this suspect as 34-year-old Curtis Slaton. Slaton was arrested earlier today (3/11/21) and was booked on homicide charges at the Sacramento County Main Jail. Investigators are grateful for the community’s assistance and do not believe that there are any outstanding suspects at this time.

03/04/2021
20210224-016 Officer Involved Shooting Video Release - 8500 Block of Fruitridge Road
02/24/2021
20210224-015 INVESTIGATION UPDATE – DETECTIVES MAKE ARRESTS IN CONVENIENCE STORE HOMICIDE
02/24/2021
20210222-014 Homicide Investigation – 1100 Block of 43rd Avenue
02/22/2021
20210219-013 Sac County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert and Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn Announce Significant EDD Fraud Arrest
02/19/2021
20210218-012 2020 Violent Crime Statistics
02/18/2021
20210216-011 Officer Involved Shooting – 8500 Block of Fruitridge Road
02/16/2021
20210208-010 February 6, 2021 Demonstration at Mayor’s Private Residence
02/08/2021
20210205-009 Say No to Drinking and Driving: Enjoy the Super Bowl Weekend Safely
02/05/2021
20210201-008 Sacramento Police Department Detectives Make Arrest in Robbery Series
02/01/2021
20210129-007 Homicide Investigation – Update – 800 Block of Calvados Avenue
01/29/2021
20210129-006 Homicide Investigation – 600 Block of Las Palmas Avenue
01/29/2021
20210126-005 Video Release – Alhambra Boulevard and W Street Incident
01/26/2021
20210108-004 Homicide Investigation – 1600 Block of Cormorant Way
01/08/2021
20210107-003 Homicide Investigation- Cavalier Way & Rosehall Way
01/07/2021
20210101-002 Homicide Investigation- 7400 Block of 17th Avenue
01/01/2021
20210101-001 Homicide Investigation- 3200 Block of 42nd Street

UPDATE - On 1/1/21, 31-year-old Juan Roman was identified by detectives as the suspect in this shooting and arrested. Roman was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on a homicide charge.

01/01/2021

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