Public Safety News
SHERIFF: One Shot and Killed in South Oak Park Neighborhood, Sacramento
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- SHERIFF: One Shot and Killed in South Oak Park Neighborhood, Sacramento
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- DETAILS FROM THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY SHERIFF's OFFICE
On Thursday, December 30, 2021, at approximately 5:44 p.m., our Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call in 4700 block of Roosevelt Avenue regarding a shooting that just occurred.
Deputies responded and located an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Deputies performed life-saving measures while fire personnel responded. The subject was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
Homicide detectives and Crime Scene investigators responded to the scene, interviewed witnesses and gathered evidence. Based on preliminary investigation, our detectives believe that this is an isolated incident and the victim was targeted. We do not believe there is a threat to the neighborhood or surrounding community. No further information or suspect information is available at this time.
The identity of the victim in this case will be released by the Sacramento County C...
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- Pickup Truck Crashes onto Median, Catches Fire on I5 in Sacramento
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Crews are cleaning up after a vehicle accident on northbound Interstate 5 between Richards Blvd and J St.
According to CHP, the pickup truck slammed into the center divider, and then caught fire.
The driver was able to get out of the vehicle prior to fire's arrival, and there were no serious injuries.
A field sobriety test was given to the driver, unknown if they were actually DUI at this point.
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- DUI Driver is 10th to Strike Oak Park Senior Living Apartment Building in Oak Park
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Just after 1:30 A.M. Saturday, the Sacramento Fire and Police Departments responded to 3820 Broadway for reports of a vehicle vs structure.... AGAIN. This is the tenth time the relatively young building has been struck. Just a few weeks ago, a vehicle, out of control, crashed into the building, and caught fire inside the building, trapping and burning the driver alive.
The driver of this incident was issued a field sobriety test and was subsequently arrested.
The building suffered minor damage, right next to a trapped off section of the wall already awaiting repairs.
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- SHERIFF: ARMED CARJACK SUSPECT AND OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION, CARMICHAEL, SACRAMENTO
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- DETAILS FROM THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Sheriff’s Office understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed.
On December 24, 2021, at 6:00 P.M., the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call from an adult male subject who stated they were the victim of carjacking while leaving work at the 9800 block of Business Park Drive in the City of Rancho Cordova. The caller stated that an armed suspect pointed a gun at him and demanded the keys to his vehicle. The suspect then fled the scene leaving the victim in the parking lot. Rancho Cordova Police Officers responded to the victim’s location and were able to track the late model Ford Explorer through GPS to...
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- RAW BYSTANDER VIDEO: Deputies under fire, return fire, on wanted carjacking suspect, Carmichael
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Deputies under fire, return fire, striking a wanted carjacking suspect in the Carmichael area of Sacramento County, Christmas Eve.
About 6 P.M. Friday evening, an all units broadcast went out for a BOLO (Be On the Look Out) for a vehicle that was carjacked at gunpoint in Rancho Cordova. The vehicle was described as 2019, black, Ford Explorer, according to radio traffic. A subsequent broadcast advised units that an item in the vehicle was trackable and it was being tracked in the area of Eastern Avenue and Arden Way.
As deputies continued to track the vehicle to an apartment complex near El Camino Ave and Walnut Ave., the man ran down the street near the Mountain Mikes Pizza where he attempted to carjack a second vehicle.
At about 6:40 P.M. a shots fired broadcast went on the Sheriff’s channels.
A PSN viewer told us she was in the car directly behind the car the suspect attempted to carjack while fleeing deputies. “It is scary ...
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- Major Structure Fire Rips Through River Home, Garden Highway, Sacramento
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- 4:11
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Sacramento Fire crews are on scene of a 2 alarm, residential structure fire on Garden Highway. The structure was made up of a main house (right) and a granny-flat (left), joined together.
When the first engine arrived, the main house was already well involved. With no hydrant water supply, crews had to make a defensive attack and conserve tank water until water tenders arrived and a water shuttle operation could be established.
The main structure suffered a total collapse.
Firefighters were able to defend and save the granny-flat.
To our knowledge, no injuries were reported and the where abouts of the occupants was unknown.
This is a developing story and we will update with official details as soon as they become available to us.
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- Sacramento Police Investigate Vehicle vs. Pedestrian on Richards Blvd
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Richards Blvd is closed between N. 5th and N. 7th Streets as they investigate an Auto vs Pedestrian incident.
Driver is cooperative.
Victim transported with life-threatening injuries.
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- Corvette Driver Splits Car in Half, Leaves Uninjured
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Roseville Police just cleared the scene of a high speed Corvette crash along Foothills Blvd in Roseville.
The vehicle split in half on impact and send debris across the roadway.
According to radio traffic, no one was injured in the crash.
Traffic along Foothills Blvd was impacted while crews cleaned up the scene, from Denio Loop to Vineyard Rd.
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- Fatal Nightclub Shooting in Sacramento's Lavender Heights
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- DETAILS FROM THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
On December 17, 2021, shortly after 10:45 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the area of 20th Street and K Street regarding a report that a subject had been shot. When officers arrived at the scene, they located one victim in the street who sustained at least one life-threatening gunshot wound. Officers arrived on scene and attempted to render aid. Despite their efforts the victim, an adult male, was pronounced deceased at the scene by responding medical personnel.
Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to take over the investigation and will be conducting a thorough canvass of the area for witnesses and evidence. The investigation is in its early stages and the motive is unknown, however it is believed that there was some type of disturbance between two groups that escalated into the shooting. There is no suspect information to provide at this time.
The S...
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- POLICE: Funeral Shooting at Major South Sacramento Church
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- DETAILS FROM THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
"At approximately 1:36 PM, the Sacramento Police Department responded to the 3900 Block of 14th Ave regarding a shooting that had just occurred. Officers arrived on scene and located one adult male with at least one non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The circumstances that led up to the shooting are still under investigation, but based on preliminary information it appears to be an isolated incident. This investigation remains ongoing and there are no other details to release at this time."
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- Stats from last weekend's DUI Checkpoint, 21st and Capitol, Midtown, Sacramento
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- "The Sacramento Police Department held a DUI Checkpoint on December 10th in the area of 21st Street and Capitol Avenue. The Checkpoint started around 7:00 p.m. and shut down just after midnight.
The Sacramento Police Department tells us that the checkpoint, "resulted in 39 vehicle code violation citations, three vehicles were towed and no arrests made."
According to the Sacramento Police Department, Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.
"During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
"The Sacramento Police Department is committed to keeping the traveling public safe.
“The safety of our community is and always will be our mission,” Sgt. Ken Collier said. “We are looking for impai...
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- Virtual Ride Along: Downtown Sacramento in Total Darkness after Fire Knocks Out Power
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- 13:09
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Several blocks in downtown Sacramento were without power after the explosion and fire on Tuesday near 6th and H St.
We drove around the area at night to see what it looked like, and it was very different.
SMUD has now officially returned power to the area as of Friday morning.
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- Stubborn Fire Rips Through Attic of Rancho Cordova Home Friday Morning
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Just before 1 A.M. Friday, crews from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the 11000 block of Gold Hill Court, located in the Sutter Village neighborhood of Rancho Cordova.
On the first engine's arrival, they reported smoke and flames were coming through the roof of the structure and initiated fire attack. They had a preliminary report that everyone was out of the home, and a search by additional responding crews confirmed that.
As the fire attack continued, the incident commander noted that the right/front corner of the garage roof was beginning to sag, and pulled crews out of that area. Crews also confirmed that they had an active attic fire, according to radio reports.
The home suffered extensive damage, displacing the family. A fire investigator was dispatched to determine the cause and origin of the fire. No injuries were reported.
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- Clouded Motion Time-lapse Over Downtown and East Sacramento After Major Storm
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- In case you missed the incredible clouds today (Tuesday) we went out cloud catching for you. Here's a few of the incredible clouds we caught as they whisped over Downtown to East Sacramento.
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- Flood Waters Shut Down Del Paso Rd, Stanley Driver Rescued
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Just before 9 P.M. Monday, the Sacramento Fire Department responded to the area of Del Paso Road at Carey Road for a vehicle stranded in flood waters.
When Engine 14 arrived they assisted the driver to safety, according to the department's spokesperson.
California Highway Patrol shut the road down in both directions with barriers; however, as soon as officers departed the area, drivers continued to plunge their vehicles through the flooded area.
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- Vehicle Crashes through Cinder Block Wall and Flips, Trapping the Driver
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Late Sunday morning, Sacramento Fire and Police Departments responded to reports of a vehicle through a block wall and overturned through the backside of a residence in the 1500 block of Strader Avenue. The vehicle crashed through the wall on the Marysville Blvd. side of home.
The driver of the vehicle had to be extricated and appeared to be awake and talking with firefighters.
He was transported to the hospital via paramedic ambulance with what appeared to be minor to moderate injuries.
Bystanders told PSN that the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Arcade Blvd., at guestimated speeds of 80 mph, went through the New Arcade Market parking lot, crossed Marysville Blvd and crashed through the wall.
No other injuries were reported.
We will publish updated details when/if they become available.
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- Wind and Rain Storm Pound Sacramento Area
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A major storm rolled through the Sacramento area Monday, bringing rain and heavy wind.
There were many reports of power lines down and SMUD became delayed to respond to all the calls.
The roof of a home that was under construction collapsed along Harris Ave. No one was there at the time, so there were no injuries.
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- Fire Crews Battle 2 Alarm High School Fire, Vinyard Area of Sacramento
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- 4:28
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Just after 1 A.M. Monday, crews from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department responded for a ringing fire alarm at Sheldon High School. When they arrived on scene, they conducted an investigation and found that they had a working fire in the attic of the building adjacent to the athletic field.
The on-scene captain immediately requested a full commercial assignment to be dispatched. A short time later that was escalated to a 2nd Alarm response, according to radio traffic.
At the time of this report, crews have the entire ridge-line of the building opened up and the fire under control.
An investigator has been dispatched to the scene as well as SMUD. The cause of the fire is under investigation and no injuries were reported.
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- Police are investigating a shooting incident in the South Hagginwood area of Sacramento
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Just before 1:30 P.M. Sunday, the Sacramento Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of a shooting in the are of El Camino Avenue and Erickson Street. "One adult male victim has been transported to a hospital for treatment. Officers remain on scene investigating the circumstances of what occurred," according to the Sacramento Police Department. The latest condition officers had on the victim was that he was conscious and talking.
No further details are available. Updates will be posted when/if additional details become available.
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- Firefighters Battle Large Mobile Home Fire in Elverta
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- At around 11:40 p.m., Sacramento Metro Fire responded to a structure fire near the 10900 block of Tims Lane in the Elverta area of Sacramento.
They arrived to find a large mobile home to the rear of the property, fully engulfed in flames.
No hydrants were close by, so crews had to shuttle water in with water tenders.
Nearby residents told firefighters there may have been people inside the structure at the time.
At of now, crews have located anyone inside.
The fire was eventually put out, but was a total loss.
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- Massive Transient/Homeless Cleanup Operation at Major Business Park
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- 4:18
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Lathrop Way and Commerce Circle in the Johnson Business park is a very heavily populated transient area, cluttering the streets with dilapidated RV's, tents, tarps, wood pallets, etc.
Late last week, code enforcement tagged every transient-related RV's and vehicle for towing.
Monday morning, Sacramento Code Enforcement along with Sacramento Police's IMPACT team, made good on those notices, towing, even dragging inoperable RV's away.
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- Firefighters Battle 2-Story Structure Fire in Orangevale
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Around 10:30 a.m., Sacramento Metro Fire responded to a structure fire along Mellodora Drive in Orangevale.
When they arrived they found heavy fire on the exterior of the home, but quickly spreading to the inside.
The fire spread into the attic space and firefighters went to the roof for vertical ventilation.
The fire was contained within ten minutes, but the home sustained major damage.
There were no reported injures, those inside the home were able to get out prior to fire's arrival.
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- Family escapes structure fire with heavy smoke, Noralto, Sacramento
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- 4:08
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Just before 11 P.M. Monday, the Sacramento Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 200 block of Santiago Ave. in the Noralto area of Sacramento.
When crews arrived they observed significant smoke coming from the chimney and around the chimney of the residence, according to radio reports.
All occupants were able to get out of the house safely and fire crews got the situation under control quickly.
The extent of damage, cause, and origin of the fire were not available at the time of posting. Additional details will be posted when/if they become available.
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- POLICE: Body Cam Video Shows Officer Involved Shooting on Lemon Hill
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- THIS IS A DIRECT REPOST FROM THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING ON LEMON HILL ON NOVEMBER 28TH:
Officer Involved Shooting Video Release: 6200 Block of Lemon Hill Ave.
To provide information quickly to our community, the Sacramento Police Department is releasing pertinent audio and video files from the November 28th officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 6200 block of Lemon Hill Avenue.
The material consists of one narrated video, two body-worn camera videos, two police in car camera videos, three audio files and one witness dashcam video. The materials being released today begin with officers' initial response and end when the suspect flees the area on foot.
All material being released from this incident have been redacted to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of those involved. Faces have been blurred, and audio redactions are signified by muted audio.
Below is a summary ...
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- Southbound I5 Shut Down after Fatal Shooting on Freeway
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Sacramento Fire and California Highway Patrol are on scene of a fatal shooting that occurred on I5 near J St.
The victim in the truck was shot at twice on the freeway and was transported to the hospital, where they later died from their injures.
All southbound traffic on southbound I5 from Garden Highway is shut down while the scene is investigated.
Police have a vehicle description and license plate number, but the suspect has not been located yet.
It's not known if the suspect and victim knew each other.
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- Driver Smashes Through Apartment Fence, Landing on Parked Car
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Right now Sacramento Metro Fire and California Highway Patrol are on scene of a vehicle accident at the Fair Oaks Apartments off Fair Oaks Blvd near Munroe St
According to witnesses on scene its appears the van went through the fence, landing on top of a parked car on the other side.
Luckily there were no injuries, but the elderly driver of the van needed assistance getting out of the vehicle.
A tow truck is on its way to safely remove the vehicles from the scene.
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- DUI Driver Launches Vehicle, Lands In Fountain Adjacent to California Highway Patrol Headquarters
- Runtime
- 6:13
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- #VehicleAccident #RiverDistrict
North 7th and Vine St.
Early Sunday morning, DUI driver launches his vehicle and lands in the 2nd tier of the water fountain adjacent to the California Highway Patrol Headquarters in Sacramento's River District.
Just before 1 A.M. Sunday, the Sacramento Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of a vehicle into the fountain on North 7th Street near Vine. When crews arrived, they found a vehicle had launched in the air and landed up in the second tier of the fountain adjacent to the California Highway Patrol Headquarters.
While the driver stated he was only traveling at about 35MPH and had only one drink at "London", officers on scene guestimated that he had to be going speeds in excess of 65 mph for the vehicle to land where it did.
The off-duty security agent stated he and his friend were in the area to "pick up chicks".
A field sobriety test was administered and subsequently, the...
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- Multiple Sideshow Participants Busted Friday Night
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Several "Sideshows" occurred throughout the Sacramento region Friday night. Jointly, Sacramento Police Department and California Highway Patrol monitored the activity and snagged participating reckless drivers as they exited the respective sideshow areas. Some of the locations were off of National Drive, Palmer Driver at Florint Road, and Delta Shores area (to name a few).
We caught up with CHP on National Drive and SacPD on Florin and Stockton (from the Florin and Palmer House occurrence).
The drivers and passengers of the vehicles were detained and their vehicles were impounded for 30 days.
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STATEMENT FROM SACPD
On Friday, December 3, our officers continued their efforts to provide directed enforcement related to sideshow activity in Sacramento at an event that occurred in the northern Natomas area. Officers were able to arrest an event organizer for active warrants related to organizing a previous sideshow t...
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- RAW: Robot Helps FBI and Roseville Police with Suspicious Package
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Earlier, FBI and Roseville Police were investigating a suspicious package at the FBI Building on the corner of Washington Blvd and Freedom Way.
According to radio traffic, they located the owner of the "device" and there will be no criminal charges.
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- POLICE: Suspect leads officers on long pursuit, barricades in an Elk Grove home.
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Elk Grove Police Department and allied agencies are on scene, in Elk Grove, with a barricaded subject in a home after a miles-long pursuit that started in the north area of Sacramento.
“Officers are on scene of a barricaded person in a residence in the area of Ammolite Way and Tusk Way. We are asking residents on Ammolite Way and surrounding streets to stay inside their homes...,” Elk Grove Police Department stated.
“The suspect led another agency on a pursuit from Sacramento to Elk Grove. An air unit continued to follow the vehicle into the area of Ammolite Way. The suspect was seen running into a house on Ammolite Way and our officers established a perimeter around the house.
“Officers are currently attempting to establish communication with the suspect to have him surrender peacefully. We are still asking residents on and around Ammolite Way to stay inside.”
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- One Dead in Fiery Vehicle vs Structure Crash in Sacramento
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Just after 1 a.m. Tuesday, a vehicle crashed into a structure and erupted in flames at Broadway and Martin Luther King Blvd.
No one in the building was injured, however, the driver was pronounced deceased on scene.
Firefighters worked quickly to put out the fire before the entire building caught fire.
Broadway was shut down for several hours and into the morning while this crash was investigated.
This was a solo accident and no other vehicles were involved.
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- Semi Catches Fire on Freeway After Crash on Interstate 5
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- All southbound lanes of Interstate 5, south of Arena were shut down due to a vehicle vs semi crash early this morning.
Both vehicles caught on fire after the collision, and the drivers were able to escape.
According to radio reports, the driver of the passenger vehicle was intoxicated and transported to the hospital in custody.
No further details are available.
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- POLICE: Homicide Investigation - 700 Block of Lampasas Avenue
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- DETAILS FROM THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
On November 29, 2021 around 11:50 a.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 700 block of Lampasas Avenue regarding a report of a shooting. At the scene, officers located an adult male and adult female who had sustained at least one gunshot wound. The male was transported to a hospital with serious injuries and the female was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers also contacted another adult female who sustained what appeared to be a graze wound that did not require hospitalization.
Due to the severity of the victim’s injuries, homicide detectives responded to take over the investigation. Detectives and crime scene investigators conducted a thorough canvass of the area for evidence and witnesses. Several hours later while detectives were still processing the scene, they learned that the male victim succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
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- SWAT Vehicles Respond to Officer-Involved Shooting in Sacramento
- Runtime
- 4:02
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The morning of Sunday, November 28, 2021, officers responded to reports of a subject walking around with a gun. When officers arrived, the subject began firing his gun at the officers. One officer was struck, another returned fire according to reports. The officer was uninjured and after an hours-long manhunt; the subject was found by K9 and taken into custody after fighting with the dog. Hung Vo, a resident of the involved apartment complex, stopped to talk with us on his way to work.
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- Resident Speaks Out About Officer Involved Shooting at Apartment Complex
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The morning of Sunday, November 28, 2021, officers responded to reports of a subject walking around with a gun. When officers arrived, the subject began firing his gun at the officers. One officer was struck, another returned fire according to reports. The officer was uninjured and after an hours-long manhunt; the subject was found by K9 and taken into custody after fighting with the dog. Hung Vo, a resident of the involved apartment complex, stopped to talk with us on his way to work.
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- Shooting at Popular Sacramento Nightclub Parking Lot
- Runtime
- 5:30
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Just after 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Sacramento Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of a shooting incident that occurred in the side parking lot of Faces Night Club in the Lavender Heights District of Sacramento. One victim was shot and sustained a through and through gunshot wound to the leg, according to radio traffic.
When crews arrived, the victim was down K Street near 21St Street. A tourniquet was applied to the victim's leg prior to Fire/Medical arrival. He was transported to the hospital via paramedic ambulance in unknown condition.
The front of Faces (on the K Street side) and the side parking lot were taped off as a crime scene as CSI documented the scene and collected evidence. Multiple shell casings could be seen on the ground in the parking lot. Updated details will be posted as they become available.
The Sacramento Police Department stated, "Officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress. One suspect had forced e...
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- Heavy Damage to Vehicles Crashed at X Street and Riverside Blvd, Downtown Sacramento
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- About 7:15 P.M. Saturday, the Sacramento Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of a vehicle collision at the intersection of X Street and Riverside Blvd. Initial reports indicated four vehicles involved.
When police units arrived they found two vehicles had collided with no injured. Both vehicles sustained substantial damage.
Traffic continued to flow with a partially blocked roadway on X Street.
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- Vehicle Vs Light Rail Train in Downtown Sacramento
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Just before 6:30 P.M. Saturday, Sacramento Fire Department and Regional Transit Police responded to reports of a vehicle vs train incident at the intersection of 9th and O Streets in Downtown Sacramento.
Train passengers stated that the southbound vehicle on 9th Street ran a red light and struck the westbound light rail train on O Street.
No injuries were reported in the incident. Southbound traffic on 9th Street was blocked until the scene was cleared.
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- Carjacking with Injuries at River District Motel 6
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- About 10:15 p.m. Thursday, the Sacramento Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of a carjacking with injuries.
When officers arrived at the Motel 6 on Jibboom in Sacramento's River District, they found a woman on the ground beside a white SUV that had front-end damage.
According to radio reports, the suspect fled with the victim's light blue Toyota Camry after backing into another vehicle in the parking lot and striking the victim, according to radio reports.
The victim appeared to have a broken leg and was transported to the hospital via paramedic ambulance with what appeared to be moderate injuries.
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- Vehicle Runs Over Pedestrian on Norwood Ave in Sacramento
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Earlier tonight around 7:30 p.m., Sacramento Police and Fire responded to a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian along Norwood Ave.
The details of the crash are not known at this time.
We can confirm that the pedestrian was taken the hospital in grave condition according to radio traffic.
Traffic was shut down in the area but has since resumed.
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- Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested in West Sacramento
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- We don't have many details but what we do know is, a subject was involved in some sort of domestic depute.
At one point, according to radio traffic, the subject attempted to run her off the road in her Chrysler 300.
When officers arrived in the area the subject went into the house and reportedly hid in the attic. Later, the family let officers know that he had come out and was hitting fences from backyard to backyard, according to radio traffic
Officers set up a perimeter and kept containment, as California Highway Patrol's fixed-wing aircraft located the subject with their inferred camera.
While air support kept an eye on the subject as officers tightened the perimeter. Eventually, officers were able to gain access to the backyard where he was hiding and safely took him into custody without further incident.
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- Motorcyclist Slams into Living Room of Home in West Sacramento
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Right about 3 a.m. Wednesday, the West Sacramento Police and Fire Departments along with American Medical Response Ambulance (AMR), responded to reports of a motorcycle vs residential structure.
When crews arrived, they found a motorcycle and rider through the front living room wall of the home. In addition, somehow, the rider threaded the bike right in between two vehicles in the driveway.
The rider was extracted from the home and transported to the hospital with moderate to severe injuries. No further details are available at this time. We will post updates as additional information becomes available.
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- Bandits caught on camera fleeing downtown business area last night.
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Our cameras caught a couple of bandits fleeing the area on foot last night from 15th an Q Streets and they continued west on Q Street.
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- Stolen Vehicle Suspect Crashes Into Telephone Pole and Flees On Foot, South Sacramento
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- About 1:30 A.M. Tuesday, a Sacramento Police Officer was flagged down at the Valero gas station on Fruitridge and Franklin, by a person who's vehicle was stolen just stolen.
Officers acted quickly and located the vehicle going northbound on Highway 99. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspect took off and a pursuit ensued.
Exiting the freeway at 12th Avenue going east, the pursuit continued through the neighborhood until the suspect crashed the vehicle into a telephone poll at the corner of 36th Street and 16th Avenue. He then ran from the vehicle, south on 36th where officers were able to catch up with him and took him into custody.
The suspect sustained a laceration to his head and was transported to the hospital via paramedic ambulance in custody.
The vehicle was totaled.
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- Virtual Ride Along: Police Chase Slow-Speed Driver in Sacramento
- Runtime
- 11:23
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Welcome back to another Virtual Ride Along, where we show behind the scenes footage from a previous incident in Sacramento.
This time, we look back at a police chase we were able to get right up close to, that ended at Franklin Blvd and Broadway. The suspect was bit by a police K-9 and taken into custody.
Here's the original story:
Just before 1 a.m. Monday, officers from the Sacramento Police Department became engaged in a low-speed pursuit with a vehicle in the area of Broadway and 59th Street.
At speeds around 15 miles per hour, the pursuit continued south to 14th Avenue then west. The suspect entered southbound highway 99 at 12th Avenue and continued south to Calvine at speeds around 75 miles per hour according to police radio traffic.
The suspect lead officers off the freeway at Calvine then continued over to Franklin Blvd. The pursuit then headed northbound Franklin, at speeds around 60, all the way to Broadway. <...
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- Multi-Agency Pursuit Ends With K9 Bite
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- About midnight Sunday morning, a Citrus Heights Officer (CHPD) was executing a traffic stop when the vehicle fled from the officer.
The suspect lead CHPD units on a high-speed chase throughout parts of Citrus Heights and Antelope, with the suspect going on the wrong side of the road at times.
After running the vehicle plate, the dispatcher advised units that the registered owner of the vehicle had multiple felony warrants.
As the pursuit left CHPD jurisdiction, deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (SSD) took over the pursuit.
With an SSD K9 unit in the first position (which is standard procedure for pursuits in the event the suspect bails out and starts to run, the dog is deployed) and additional units trailing; the suspect was heading west on El Camino, south of Watt Avenue when a deputy deployed a spike strip with a good puncture on the right rear tire.
The suspect vehicle began to slow then he turn...
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- Fire Breaks Out In South Hagginwood Home, Sacramento
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- About 1:45 A.M. Saturday, crews from the Sacramento Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the 2900 block of Clay Street, which is in the South Hagginwood neighborhood of Northern Sacramento.
There were initial reports of a person still in the home.
When crews arrived they found an older model, single-story home with fire coming from the carport area and possibly extending into the attic.
Fire crews also reported access issues due to multiple dogs on the property.
Firefighters made an initial attack on the fire, according to radio traffic, and were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
No one was found in the structure. There were no reports of injury.
Investigators were called to the scene, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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- Driver Arrested After Violent Crash in Sacramento
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Sacramento Police are on scene following a violent crash along Freeport Blvd that occurred about an hour ago.
The crash caused one to vehicle roll over, trapping the driver.
According to witnesses, an officer and two bystanders were able to open a door and get the driver out prior to the fire departments arrival. That driver was transported to the hospital in unknown condition.
The other vehicle involved caught fire shortly after the crash.
There were four people in the vehicle, but three of them fled the scene, leaving the driver behind.
A bystander says they could smell alcohol from the driver. That driver was taken into custody a short time later.
There is debris scattered over a large area, expect the area to be slow moving until crews can clear the scene.
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- Vehicle Catches Fire after Crash in Sacramento Intersection
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Sacramento Fire just cleared the scene after a vehicle accident caused one of the vehicles to catch fire in the intersection.
Luckily, no one was injured in this crash, but both cars were totaled.
The roadway should be cleared momentarily.
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- Deputies Pursue Suspect With Felony Warrants in Sacramento
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Just before 11:30 p.m., Thursday, deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office became engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a subject who took off on them during the course of routine traffic stop.
During the course of the pursuit throughout the Antelope and Citrus Heights areas of Sacramento County, deputies discovered that the driver of the vehicle had an outstanding felony warrant.
At one point during the pursuit, the subject vehicle became trapped when he turned into the back driveway of the Geico Insurance office on Madison Ave.
A felony stop was executed and the subject was taken into custody without further incident.
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