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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.