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
20260319-016 Operation Buyer’s Remorse Targets Human Trafficking Along Stockton Boulevard
03/19/2026
20260318-015 Homicide Investigation – 1500 Block of Waterwheel Drive
03/18/2026
20260317-014 Homicide Investigation & Arrest – 4000 Block of Washington Avenue
03/17/2026
20260310-013 Officer-Involved Shooting – 3100 Block of Northstead Drive
03/10/2026
20260308-012 Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision – Norwood Avenue & Jessie Avenue
03/08/2026
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

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