News Releases for 2025

Release NumberTitleRelease Date
20250820-061 Drive Smart for Back-to-School Month – Slow and Look for Children
08/20/2025
20250814-060 Homicide Investigation – 1200 Block of 13th Avenue
08/14/2025
20250810-059 Homicide Investigation – 12th Street & Blues Alley
08/10/2025
20250809-058 Homicide Investigation – 900 Block of North Avenue
08/09/2025
20250807-057 Fatal Collision Investigation – Del Paso Road & El Centro Road

UPDATE - 30-year-old Marvin Carter of Sacramento was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on August 10th, on charges related to felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury or death.

08/07/2025
20250803-056 Fatal Vehicle Collision Investigation – Roseville Road Between Tri-Stations Road & Connie Drive

UPDATE - After continued investigation by our detectives, 27-year-old Christian Garcia was arrested for charges related to felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury or death and was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on August 7th.

08/03/2025
20250727-055 Officer-Involved Shooting Video Release – 3100 Block of Occidental Drive
07/27/2025
20250725-054 Homicide Investigation & Arrest – 2000 Block of West El Camino Avenue
07/25/2025
20250724-053 The Sacramento Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint on July 25, 2025
07/24/2025
20250721-052 Homicide Investigation – 3000 Block of Stockton Boulevard

UPDATE - Detectives identified the suspect in this case to be 25-year-old Verick Mason of Sacramento. Thanks to the keen eye of a patrol sergeant, Mason was located on July 22 at a nearby gas station and was detained. After being interviewed by homicide detectives, Mason was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on homicide related charges.

07/21/2025
20250721-051 Homicide Investigation – 1700 Block of South Avenue

UPDATE - Through a comprehensive investigation by our detectives, 59-year-old Dieshal Battles of Sacramento was located and taken into custody today in Portland, OR, with the assistance of the FBI and Portland Police. He was arrested on a homicide warrant related to this incident and will be transported to Sacramento, where he will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. We thank our state and federal law enforcement partners for their assistance in helping keep our community safe.

07/21/2025
20250716-050 Sacramento Police, ATF, and DA’s Office Partner in Narcotics Enforcement Operation
07/16/2025
20250714-049 Officer-Involved Shooting – 3100 Block of Occidental Drive
07/14/2025
20250710-048 The Sacramento Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint on July 11, 2025
07/10/2025
20250707-047 Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision and DUI Arrest – Del Paso Road & Town Center Drive
07/07/2025
20250707-046 Homicide Investigation – 7600 Block of Center Parkway
07/07/2025
20250706-045 Homicide Investigation – 2700 Block of Rio Linda Boulevard

UPDATE - During this investigation, detectives worked diligently to identify a suspect in this case. On July 08, 2025, 23-year-old Eugene Brooks of Sacramento turned himself into the Sacramento County Main Jail where he has been booked on homicide related charges.

07/06/2025
20250702-044 The Sacramento Police Department Visit Businesses to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”
07/02/2025
20250702-043 Homicide Investigation & Arrest – 1000 Block of 21st Street
07/02/2025
20250701-042 Homicide Investigation & Arrest – 3800 Block of Florin Road
06/20/2025
20250701-041 Homicide Investigation & Arrest – Franklin Boulevard & 26th Avenue
07/01/2025
20250701-040 Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision – 2600 Block of Fruitridge Road

UPDATE - Detectives worked diligently to identify the involved vehicle and suspect in this fatal hit-and-run collision. Through that investigation, detectives located and arrested 54-year-old Jordan Wan of Sacramento. He was transported and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on charges related to felony hit-and-run resulting in death.

07/01/2025
20250630-039 Homicide Investigation – Mahogany Street and North Avenue

UPDATE - Thanks to the diligent and dedicated efforts of our detectives, investigators were able to identify a suspect in this case. Our detectives, with the assistance of multiple specialty teams and our law enforcement partners in Stockton, arrested 24-year-old Randy Liming of Stockton on July 10, 2025. Liming has been booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on homicide related charges.

06/30/2025
20250626-038 The Sacramento Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint on June 27, 2025
06/26/2025
20250616-037 Homicide Investigation and Arrest – 3100 Block of Wiese Way
06/16/2025
20250607-036 Fatal Vehicle Collision Investigation - Florin Road & Greenhaven Drive
06/07/2025
20250607-035 Homicide Investigation - 2800 Block of Broadway

UPDATE - In our continued effort to hold those who victimize our community accountable for their actions, the Sacramento Police Department is proud to announce that we have arrested 19-year-old Vernon Jordan of Carmichael, CA on homicide charges related to this incident. Arrests like these would not be possible without the dedicated work of all involved.

06/07/2025
20250606-034 Officer-Involved Shooting Video Release – 200 Block of North 16th Street
06/06/2025
20250602-033 Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision – 6th Street & J Street
06/02/2025
20250529-032 Homicide Investigation – 100 Block of Coral Gables Court

UPDATE - In our continued commitment to public safety, the Sacramento Police Department is announcing the arrest of a 15-year-old male, who was booked on homicide related charges last night, July 31, 2025. This arrest would not be possible without the devoted officers and investigators who identified and located this suspect.

05/29/2025
20250524-031 Officer-Involved Shooting Video Release – 400 Block of Jibboom Street
05/24/2025
20250520-030 May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
05/20/2025
20250519-029 Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision Investigation & Arrest – 24th Street & Fruitridge Road
05/19/2025
20250515-028 Homicide Investigation – 50 Block of Seavey Circle

UPDATE - Detectives responded out and began thoroughly investigating this case. Through their hard work and determination, investigators developed information on a suspect vehicle. On May 16, 2025, deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office located the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it. The driver failed to yield and led deputies on a pursuit. The driver was eventually detained and our homicide detectives responded out. After additional investigation, our investigators arrested the driver, 23-year-old Xavier Barron of Sacramento on homicide related charges. He has been booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail.

05/15/2025
20250514-027 Homicide Investigation – Western Avenue & El Camino Avenue
05/14/2025
20250513-026 Officer-Involved Shooting – 200 Block of North 16th Street
05/13/2025
20250509-025 "Click It or Ticket" Campaign Reminds Californians to Always Buckle Up – Seat Belt Safety Campaign Runs Through Memorial Day
05/09/2025
20250507-024 May is National Bicycle Safety Month
05/07/2025
20250502-023 Officer-Involved Shooting – 400 Block of Jibboom Street
05/02/2025
20250502-022 Homicide Investigation – 4300 Block of Armadale Way
05/02/2025
20250430-021 Homicide Investigation – 700 Block of Dixieanne Avenue
04/30/2025
20250428-020 Homicide Investigation – 7600 Block of Sweetbrier Way
04/28/2025
20250427-019 Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision – 65th Street Expressway & Lemon Hill Avenue

UPDATE - Through continued investigation of this fatal hit-and-run collision, detectives have identified the suspect vehicle associated with the collision. The vehicle is a silver 2006 to 2007 Nissan Pathfinder SUV with "LE" trim level 6-spoke wheels and a sunroof. There would be potential moderate front bumper and driver side damage. If you have any information or locate this vehicle, please contact the Sacramento Police Department immediately.

04/27/2025
20250425-018 Homicide Investigation – Winterhead Lane & Bathbridge Lane
04/25/2025
20250425-017 Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision – Stockton Boulevard & Riza Avenue
04/25/2025
20250422-016 Victim in 34-Year-Old Homicide Identified
04/22/2025
20250420-015 Homicide Investigation and Suspect Death – 900 Block of Arden Way
04/20/2025
20250418-014 Homicide Investigation & Arrest – 4400 Block of 71st Street
04/18/2025
20250415-013 Homicide Investigation - 3300 Block of W Street

UPDATE - Following a diligent and thorough investigation of this incident by our detectives, a homicide arrest warrant was obtained for 23-year-old Kenneth Wade of Citrus Heights. Wade was located and taken into custody in Cincinatti on May 19th for the warrant. He will be transported to Sacramento, where he will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. This arrest highlights the critical role of collaboration with our law enforcement partners.

04/15/2025
20250411-012 Eyes Forward, Hands on the Wheel: Focused Driving Saves Lives
04/11/2025
20250325-011 Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision and DUI Arrest – Northgate Boulevard and Arden Garden Connector
03/25/2025
20250315-010 Homicide Investigation & Arrest - 7500 Block of Center Parkway
03/15/2025
20250307-009 Office of Traffic Safety Awards $400,000 Grant to the Sacramento Police Department for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase S
03/07/2025
20250306-008 Homicide Investigation & Arrest - 2300 Block of I Street
03/06/2025
20250226-007 Homicide Investigation – 4000 Block of Taylor Street

UPDATE - Through a thorough and extensive investigation, the Sacramento Police Department located 29-year-old Cotrino Mclin in Woodland, CA. Cotrino was arrested in the evening of March 4 and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on homicide related charges. This arrest underscores the commitment that our detectives and officers exhibit to hold those who victimize our community accountable.

02/26/2025
20250220-006 Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision and DUI Arrest – North B Street and Dos Rios Street
02/20/2025
20250213-005 Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision – 3900 Block of Roseville Road
02/13/2025
20250202-004 Outside Agency Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation – 69th Street & Lemon Hill Avenue
02/02/2025
20250125-003 Homicide Investigation – 3600 Block of 26th Avenue

UPDATE - Following an extensive and diligent investigation by our detectives, two homicide warrants were obtained for the suspects involved in this case. Today, with the support of several specialized units within our department and an assisting outside agency, both juvenile suspects were taken into custody and arrested on those warrants. These arrests reflect the thorough investigative efforts of our detectives and our ongoing commitment to keeping our community safe.

01/25/2025
20250124-002 Homicide Investigation - Ringgold Street & Marsh Street

UPDATE - Through a diligent investigation by our detectives and tremendous community support, earlier this week, the Sacramento Police Department located and arrested 33-year-old Dandre Ortega of Sacramento. Dandre was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on manslaughter and firearm possession charges. This arrest underscores the determination that our investigators exhibit every day in our commitment to keeping our community safe and holding those who harm others accountable.

01/24/2025
20250109-001 Suspect Associated with Multiple Taco Stand Robberies in Sacramento Arrested
01/09/2025

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