Arrest Made in the Suspicious Death of a Child

Posted by Officer Michelle on December 5th, 2008 — in Press Releases

The Sacramento Police Department has arrested Joseph Skates for the homicide of 3-year-old Manuel Maciel.

Five Arrested in Connection with BB Gun Shootings

Posted by Officer Michelle on August 29th, 2008 — in Press Releases

Five subjects arrested in BB gun shootings.

Sexual Assault at Glenn Hall Park

Posted by Officer Michelle on August 22nd, 2008 — in Press Releases

Suspect sought in Glenn Hall Park sexual assault.

Holiday Experience Gift Giveaway

Posted by Officer Michelle on December 14th, 2007 — in Press Releases

On Saturday, December 15, and Sunday, December 16, 2007, at 7:30 a.m., Police Officers and Community Service Officers from the Sacramento Police Department will provide a total “holiday experience” to several needy families in the Sacramento area.These families were identified by department employees, social workers and citizens as families who needed a little help in […]

Police Ask For Public’s Help To Identify Kidnapper

Posted by Officer Michelle on December 14th, 2007 — in Press Releases

The Sacramento Police Department is hoping someone will recognize and identify a suspect believed to be responsible for an armed kidnapping. On Monday, December 10, 2007, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the victim was approached by two men in a Costco parking lot, located near Cal Expo. One of the men brandished a handgun and forced […]

Halloween Night Officer Involved Shooting

Posted by Officer Michelle on November 1st, 2007 — in Press Releases

On Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at 11:48 PM, the Sacramento Police Department received an in-progress robbery call at 1125 Alhambra Boulevard, a Rite Aid Pharmacy. As patrol officers responded code-3, they were advised that the suspect was holding a pharmacy employee hostage inside the store. The first officers arrived onscene at 11:51 PM.
Officers […]

Baby Girl’s Death Ruled A Homicide

Posted by Officer Michelle on October 26th, 2007 — in Press Releases

On Monday, October 22, 2007, at 6:20 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department responded to a south area home regarding a non-responsive seventeen-month-old baby girl. The Sacramento Fire Department transported the baby to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead.
An autopsy was conducted and the baby’s death was determined to be a homicide. […]

Newborn Infant Abandoned

Posted by Officer Michelle on October 12th, 2007 — in Press Releases

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman that abandoned a newborn infant. At 7:30 a.m. this morning, at the intersection of San Juan and Truxel Road, a citizen was approached by a young lady with an infant. After asking the citizen to hold the baby while she prepared […]

Police Investigate Shooting Linked to Marijuana Grow

Posted by Officer Michelle on September 28th, 2007 — in Press Releases

On Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at 2:43 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department responded to 600 Main Avenue regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male juvenile that had been shot. The juvenile victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
The Sacramento Police Department’s Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Investigations […]

North Area Sex Assault

Posted by Blog Moderator on August 16th, 2007 — in News & Information, Press Releases

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a sex assault suspect.
On Wednesday, August 15, 2007, at 4:00 p.m., a masked suspect forced his way into a female’s apartment and sexually assaulted her in the area of West El Camino Avenue and Truxel Road.
The suspect took some of the victim’s property, […]


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