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
20250911-064 The Sacramento Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint on September 12, 2025
09/11/2025
20250828-063 The Sacramento Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint on August 29, 2025
08/28/2025
20250827-062 Homicide Investigation – 200 Block of Bannon Street

UPDATE - As a result of the continued hard work of our investigators and the support of our law enforcement partners, 31-year-old Kevin Leacy of Sacramento, was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on August 28th, on homicide-related charges in connection with this case.

08/27/2025
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

UPDATE - Thanks to our staff's hard work and dedication to justice, Sacramento Police Department Detectives identified 36-year-old Jonathan Brito of Sacramento as the suspect in this case. In the afternoon of September 11, 2025, Brito was located and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on homicide related charges.

08/14/2025
20250810-059 Homicide Investigation – 12th Street & Blues Alley

UPDATE - Following a comprehensive investigation by our detectives, 47-year-old Edward Nelson of Sacramento, was taken into custody yesterday, August 26th on homicide related charges. The arrest was the result of coordinated efforts of multiple specialty units and investigators within our department.

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

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