Tag Archives: Crime

How often do major crimes occur in your neighborhood?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Isaac Gonzalez

The map above was produced by the Sacramento Police Department to show interested parties the regularity of major crimes by their geographical location within the city limits. For the purposes of this graphic, major crimes include homicide, forcible rape, robbery, … Continue reading →

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Sacramento is the 9th most dangerous city in California

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

According to a new report out today by CQPress, Sacramento ranks as the 9th most dangerous city in the state of California. Overall, Sacramento is the 72nd most dangerous city in the U.S. of A. The figure was drawn by … Continue reading →

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Man who shot at SacPD was a validated gang member

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

The Sacramento Police Department have I.D.’d the man who shot at them in a South Sacramento neighborhood as 20-year-old Devonte Fields, a validated gang member who was on felony probation. Cops originally tried to make contact with Fields yesterday around … Continue reading →

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2 men burglarize several cars in airport economy lot

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Just a week after noted comedian Larry Miller called Sacramento International the “Best Airport in the U.S.”, two men have been arrested after going on a car break-in spree in the economy parking lot. 35 year-old Mark Poe and 32 … Continue reading →

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Shots fired in road rage altercation

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Chris Cook

Sacto 9-1-1 is reporting that a driver was cut off by a gold (or tan) pickup near South Watt & Fruitridge early this morning at about 12:30 a.m. The driver then proceeded to flash his lights, pull up next to the offending … Continue reading →

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Toilet paper and bathroom supplies stolen from business in broad daylight

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Chris Cook

If this isn’t a sign of the times, I don’t know what is.  Apparently, the economy is now making it difficult for people to afford the most necessary of necessities – toilet paper. As reported on SacPD.org, a man walked … Continue reading →

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Crooks steal toys from West Sac church

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Chris Cook

Like taking candy from a baby…except babies shouldn’t have candy, and kids should have toys. Especially when they’re toys bought by church donations for the children to play with after Sunday School is over.   A church storage locker in West … Continue reading →

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Sacramento tops list of men who are arrested while high on drugs

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

#Hereweblaze. According to a Federal Report released this week, 80% of men arrested in Sacramento during 2010 were high on at least one drug when brought to jail. Of all the men arrested, 33% were high on meth. Out of … Continue reading →

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Follow-Up: 13 Total Arrests Made in Copper Theft Raid

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Chris Cook

As ranSACkedmedia.com first reported yesterday, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Solano County Sheriffs forces, with SWAT support, led a raid on suspects in a copper theft ring yesterday morning in Walnut Grove. Today we’ve learned that this was a two-month long, three-agency operation … Continue reading →

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Warm weather on a Saturday night brings out the crazies in Sacramento

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

The Sacramento Police Department had their hands full last night with scores of remarkable incidents that ran the gambit from scary to just plain weird.  Here is a sampling of some of the more interesting items: POP (Problem Oriented Police) … Continue reading →

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Showing up for traffic court when you have a warrant = bad idea

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

No one likes going to traffic court.  No matter what time your case is scheduled for, it’s usually at the most inconvenient part of your day.  You’re forced to sit in an intimidating room with a bunch of other saps that … Continue reading →

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Scammers sell stolen cars on craigslist, then steal it again

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

A warning for all my readers this morning; be very cautious of anyone selling cars on craigslist. Sacpd is reporting that some very bold scammers are selling stolen cars to unsuspecting buyers in Sacramento, and then stealing the cars back … Continue reading →

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Fake cops commit real felonies

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Oh boy.  The amount of sheer efforts some people will go through simply to rip off another person boggles my mind sometimes. Sacpd is reporting this morning that a pair of outstanding citizens have equipped a used Ford Crown Victoria … Continue reading →

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You wouldn’t happen to have an extra $39 million lying around, would ya?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

Quick Sacramento residents, check your couch cushions.  Did you find anything?  I don’t need those old French fries your two year old keeps shoving in there.   I’m hoping you’ve all got a little spare change in there.  So, whatdidya find?  Sixty … Continue reading →

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Bold thieves trick trusting residents

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Isaac Gonzalez

In a disturbing trend that’s been making the rounds in the news lately, sacpd.org is reporting again this morning that a team of bold thieves are tricking Sacramento residents into giving them access to their property under the ruse that they … Continue reading →

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