The Sacramento Brief

I’m Carol — it’s Friday, February 20, 2026. Let’s get you caught up. [NEWS] One person was hospitalized with serious injuries after a vehicle went off the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard overpass and landed on northbound Highway 99 Thursday night, according to CHP. The crash caused several minor collisions. No other injuries were reported. All lanes are now open. The cause remains under investiga...

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 I’m Carol — let’s get you caught up. [NEWS] Four arrests have been made following a months-long narcotics investigation in Placer County. Roseville Police say search warrants at multiple homes uncovered cocaine, alprazolam pills, nearly eight pounds of marijuana, and packaging materials tied to drug sales. Officers also seized suppressors, short-barreled rifles, an ill...

The Sacramento Brief — RSS Show Notes [NEWS] • Traffic stop near Elk Grove Florin Rd & Gerber Rd ended in a shooting Monday night. No deputies injured. Suspect hospitalized. Investigation ongoing. • Police searching for suspects after 7 business burglaries in ~24 hours across Curtis Park, Land Park & Tahoe Park. Targets include Sac City Brew, Milano’s Pizza, Bacon & Butter, Happy Takeo...

[NEWS] Sacramento Police have arrested 31-year-old Brianna Butcher in connection with the death of 3-year-old Jeremiah Cash Carter, who was found with blunt-force trauma Thursday afternoon. The investigation remains ongoing. Officers also made a felony assault arrest around 3:29 a.m. at K Street and 9th Street after a woman allegedly swung a knife at a security guard. And in South Sacramento, a dr...

[NEWS] Sacramento police are investigating a suspicious death after a 3-year-old boy was found dead Thursday afternoon in the 3300 block of Douglas Street. The cause of death has not been released. The investigation is ongoing. In Mather, deputies responded to a domestic violence incident in the 4300 block of McRoberts Drive. The victim was safely located, and the armed suspect later surrendered a...

[NEWS] Deputies are investigating after someone smashed into Palette Cakes in Carmichael early Wednesday and stole the bakery’s register — despite the shop being cashless. Two violent incidents reported Tuesday in Sacramento. Shooting at the 2300 block of North Avenue around 9:20 p.m. Adult victim hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. No suspect info released. Felony assault arrest at t...

Sacramento Brief – Show Notes [NEWS] Early-morning carjacking reported at the 2800 block of 34th Avenue around 4:57 a.m. Suspect allegedly pushed the victim, stole her vehicle, and fled the scene. Vehicle later crashed in Stockton. Suspect detained by the California Highway Patrol. Sacramento Police Department transported the suspect back to Sacramento. Arrested for carjacking and parole violation...

[NEWS] A repeat theft suspect is in custody after a brazen retail theft in Sacramento County. Sheriff’s deputies arrested 33-year-old Anthony Eastman after he allegedly stole merchandise from a Harbor Freight Tools, left the store, then returned and stole more items. Deputies located Eastman nearby with the stolen merchandise and drug paraphernalia. A records check showed he was on probation with...

[NEWS] A convicted felon is in custody following a firearms arrest by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Gang Suppression Unit. Deputies say 32-year-old Albert Green fled a vehicle stop Thursday evening before being tactically blocked and detained. A search uncovered a loaded, unserialized AR-style pistol with a round chambered, extended magazines, and a conversion device for automatic fire, a...

I’m Carol. It’s Friday, February 6, 2026. Let’s get you caught up. [NEWS] Multiple Sacramento police arrests reported this week. 5:20 p.m. Tuesday: Traffic stop near Northgate Blvd & West Silver Eagle Rd. Two parolees arrested; illegal firearm recovered. ~5:50 p.m.: Armed-suspect call in the 4800 block of Kokomo Dr. Air unit assisted; suspect detained; firearm located. 6:35 p.m.: Bicycle stop...

[NEWS] An update this morning to a deadly house fire in Arden-Arcade. Fire officials confirm two people were killed in Tuesday night’s fire near Watt Avenue and William Way. Crews were dispatched around 10:15 p.m. and arrived to find heavy fire conditions at the back of the home. Firefighters initially located one person deceased in a bedroom. As crews continued searching the residence, a second p...

[NEWS] Traffic stop leads to arrest: Deputies recovered a loaded firearm and suspected narcotics during a stop near Stockton Blvd & Fruitridge Rd. Fatal Elk Grove hit-and-run: A 61-year-old man was killed while fixing a flat tire on Bruceville Rd. Police seek a Dodge pickup with front passenger-side damage. Deadly Arden-Arcade house fire: One person was found dead after a late-night fire near...

[NEWS] New details released about a Friday afternoon arrest in Rancho Cordova. Deputies responded to reports of a man possibly carrying a rifle on a Regional Transit bus near Routier Road and Ellenwood Drive. A loaded, unregistered rifle was found inside the suspect’s backpack. The suspect, 21-year-old Kanye Smithburns, was booked on weapons charges and later released on pre-trial probation. He is...

[NEWS] DEVELOPING NEWS: A fully involved commercial fire is burning at the former Bank of America building in the 1800 block of Del Paso Boulevard. The building is fully engulfed, with multiple fire crews on scene. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area of Del Paso Boulevard while crews work to contain the fire. No injuries have been reported at this time. This remains an active and d...

[CITY WATCH] Sacramento County Supervisors approved a one-year organizational review of the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency and named Kris Warren as interim executive officer. Supervisors say the move could bring the biggest affordable housing policy changes in decades. City Council will vote later on the interim appointment. [WEATHER] Friday starts with morning fog, clearing to mostly...

NEWS Rancho Cordova police identified the suspect in Tuesday’s fatal shooting as 58-year-old David Vallerga. Officers found Vallerga and three victims deceased inside a Mill Water Circle home — a 49-year-old woman, a 13-year-old boy, and an 11-year-old girl. Authorities say Vallerga called 911, identified himself as the shooter, and warned of possible booby traps. The investigation is ongoing. CIT...

[NEWS] Four people — two adults and two children — were found dead inside a home on the 5400 block of Mill Water Circle in Rancho Cordova. Detectives say it was a murder-suicide. The Coroner is still confirming identities. A standoff in South Sacramento ended with a suspect in custody last night after officers responded to an armed suspect barricaded inside a home on the 4900 block of 71st Street....

[NEWS] Police safely resolved a standoff Sunday night in the 9000 block of Almondwillow Way after a 17-year-old allegedly attempted to attack family members with a knife. Crisis negotiators and SWAT responded, and the teen was taken into custody without injuries. He was booked into Juvenile Hall on assault with a deadly weapon charges. Overnight, officers made two additional arrests during traffic...

[NEWS] A man was arrested after a DUI pursuit in Antelope. Deputies say 32-year-old Steven Gonzales ran a red light, led officers on a chase, and crashed into a parked car. He had multiple DUI warrants. Three people were arrested in a retail theft operation on Expo Parkway. Police say the suspects stole up to $1,500 in merchandise. All face felony charges. One man is dead after a late-night shooti...

[NEWS] Developing: Shooting near Fulton Ave & Hurley Way. One person critically injured by gunfire, a second critically injured in a related crash, and a third hurt in an associated fight. A Sacramento Metro Fire engine was struck by gunfire; no firefighters injured. Sheriff’s units and detectives remain on scene. [CITY WATCH] Public Health Alert: Toxic Death Cap mushrooms are spreading after...

[NEWS] A man is recovering after a stabbing in the 4900 block of Mack Road Wednesday night. The suspect fled before officers arrived. The victim is expected to survive. Sacramento Police Department is investigating. Earlier this week, a knife-armed suspect was taken into custody in the 600 block of Santiago Avenue after setting a trailer on fire. No injuries reported. Police arrested a suspect aft...

[NEWS] Sacramento police arrested three suspects in South Sacramento, seizing nearly six pounds of methamphetamine, multiple firearms, and almost $9,500 in cash. The January 14 operation was led by South Problem Oriented Policing officers with assistance from the Department of Justice, SPD Investigations, and SWAT. Search warrants were served at two locations, along with a traffic stop tied to the...

[NEWS] • Roseville: A 17-year-old is hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed during a large fight involving up to 15 people at the Oak Street parking garage early Sunday. A 24-year-old suspect was arrested and booked on attempted murder charges. The investigation is ongoing. • Sacramento: A man in his 30s was killed in a solo crash on Interstate 5 Monday evening after losing control w...

MLK Day Reflection: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service, kindness, and community Elk Grove Shooting Update: 17-year-old suspect arrested in Taco Bell shooting; investigation ongoing Central Command Pursuit Arrests: Firearms and narcotics recovered after foot pursuit Downtown DUI & Firearm Arrest: Convicted felon arrested after crash on 9th Street City Watch: Juvenile Delinquenc...