News Releases for 2026

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
20260114-001 Homicide Investigation – Evergreen Street & Calvados Avenue
01/14/2026

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