Press Releases

The Public Information Office assists members of the media in gathering information and reporting on news events that impact the residents and visitors of the City of Sacramento. Because the media is a valuable resource to keep the public informed as to the Department's activities, the Public Information Office is a central location from which members of the media could obtain information regarding the various newsworthy events in which the Department had played a part.

For all media inquiries and questions, please contact the Public Information Office by phone (916) 808-0808 or email PIO@pd.cityofsacramento.org.

Latest News Releases

Release NumberTitleRelease Date
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

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