On Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at 3:38 p.m., officers from the Sacramento Police Department responded to the 3000 block of Great Falls Way after receiving several reports from citizens of a man exhibiting violent and erratic behavior towards residents in the area. 

Below is the original press release with information regarding the incident:

https://www.sacpd.org/newsroom/releases/liveview.aspx?release_id=20170913-122

The man detained has been identified as 37-year-old Erik Mencarini.  During the event, Mr. Mencarini experienced a medical emergency and was unresponsive.  Officers immediately began life-saving measures (CPR) until medical personnel arrived and took over the efforts.  Ultimately, Mr. Mencarini was transported by the Sacramento Fire Department to a local area hospital where he passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017.

Due to the events that led up to Mr. Mencarini being taken into custody and his life-threatening condition, the Department’s Homicide and Crime Scene Investigations Unit responded to take over the investigation.  Since the involved officer placed handcuffs on Mr. Mencarini prior to him experiencing a medical emergency, representatives from Internal Affairs and the City’s Office of Public Safety Accountability responded to oversee the investigation.   

This case will be forwarded to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office for review regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the use of the force by the citizens prior to police arrival. No charges have been filed and no one has been arrested regarding this incident.

The release of this material follows the City Council policy on Police Use of Force. Today’s release will include a total of 7 videos consisting of nine (4) Body Worn (BWC), six (3) In-Car Camera (ICC) videos and six (6) dispatch audio files.  The material released today depicts the actions of officers leading up to and after the time that Mr. Mencarini was transported by medical personnel. 

All video and audio that will be released has been redacted to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of those involved.  The faces have been blurred, as outlined by the City Council policy.  Audio redactions are signified by muted audio with no accompanying sound. 

We appreciate the community’s patience during this process as we conclude the initial stages of evaluating the investigative material.  These videos are now available to the public through the YouTube link below.  They will also be posted on the Department’s website, Facebook page and Twitter account (@sacpolice). 

Please be advised these videos may contain graphic images and/or profane language. Disclaimer: Personal information (names, addresses, phone numbers, identities ETC.) have been redacted in the following audio/video clips to protect the privacy of those involved.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR0Wtq8JGPQYcOt-keRRtfz8tyP8fJDa7

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this incident to contact the dispatch center at (916)264-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357) or submit an anonymous tip using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.  Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.