12/31/08

10:04 p.m., I-80/Truxel overcrossing, Suicidal SubjectMale subject perched himself of the side of the overcrossing (over I-80) and threatened to jump. The freeway was partially closed due to this. Eventually officers Hughes and Curtis were able to talk him down. He was transported to the County Mental Health facility for evaluation.

12/26/08

Friday night starting at 9:00 p.m.Northgate/PatioDUI/Drivers License Check PointWe conducted a Check point at the above location. Here are the results 558 vehicles went through the check point.

• 18 sobriety tests were given• 2 DUI arrests• 1 arrest for marijuana in car• 1 arrest for minor driving with alcohol in system• 1 for an outstanding warrant• 21 cars towed• 37 citations issued

2:12 a.m., Business Burglary, 4000 Truxel (AT&T store)N. Natomas

The AT& T store was burglarized and cell phones were taken. This appears to be related to numerous Cell Phone Store Burglaries in the City and County recently. The suspects were GOA. Grave yard Officers Henry McClusky, Christopher Wright, Ben Spencer, and Troy Hawley did a tremendous a.m.ount of follow up on this burglary and eventually identified a suspect and located a large a.m.ount of evidence of this sort of crime. On 12/28/08 around 5:00 a.m., after a lot more follow up, they located the suspect in a hotel room at the Days Inn (Watt/I-80). They arrested the suspect for burglary, felony while out on bail, possession of a.m.munition by a felon, and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. This investigation is ongoing.

12/25/08

8:25 p.m., 100 block of Forastera Cr., ShootingGateway West

Victims heard a loud bang and then hear cars leaving. When they woke up the next morning (12/26/08) they noticed a bullet hole in their home. There were also two calls the previous night (406623/406625) regarding gun shots heard in the area. No one was still there when officers arrived.

12/23/08

3:00p.m., W. El Ca.m.ino/a.m.erican Ave, RobberyGardenland/Northgate

Victim was riding his bicycle on the levee when he was approached by the two suspects who were sitting in the parking lot of 301 W. El Ca.m.ino. One suspect told him to get off the bike while the other suspect simulated like he had a gun in his waist band (no gun seen). The victim gave the suspects his bike and necklace and they fled east on W. El Ca.m.ino toward the levee possibly to Bowman Park.

10:56 a.m., 3796 Northgate (Quality Inn), Warrant/drug arrestNorthgate/gardenland

Officer Aquino determined there was a suspect (Ja.m.es Baxter 6/27/52) that had a DUI warrant for his arrest. He located the suspect in the motel and also located some rock cocaine in the motel also. The suspect was arrested for the warrant and fresh drug charges.

12/21/08

10:22 a.m., Northgate/W. El Ca.m.ino, Gun ArrestGardenland/Northgate

Officer Aquino stopped a car at the above location and located a handgun inside the car. The suspect (Lito Lozano 5/28/87) was arrested on gun charges.

12/18/08

8:26a.m., 2228 Gateway Oaks Dr. (apt. complex), RobberyROCA area

Victim was walking in her apartment complex when she noticed the suspect going through the dumpster with his Black Chevy Suburban parked close by. She told the suspect it was private property and he couldn't go through the dumpster. He began to argue with her. She went to her apartment, got a piece of paper and wrote down the license plate number and called police. He got mad and grabbed her cell phone from her hand breaking it in half. He took half the cell phone with him and left in his SUV. Officers Trujillo, Lee, and Landberg followed up on the license plate and located the suspect and SUV in the 3700 block of Belden St. (Del Paso Heights). The suspect (Quentin Perkins 3/25/62) was booked for robbery.

1:00p.m., Del Paso Rd/Truxel (Carl's Jr.), Stolen CarN. Natomas

Officer Martinez observed a white Olds. with a couple of subjects in it that walked inside of Carl's Jr. He ran the plate and it ca.m.e back as a stolen vehicle. The suspect ultimately got away by going out the back door of Carl's Jr. This investigation is continuing as we speak.The car was actually stolen on Bridgecross on 12/3/08 as the owner left it running (warming up) in his driveway at 8:30 a.m. as he went back inside his house.

500 block of Alcantar, Marijuana cultivationGateway West

POP Officers served a search warrant at the above address and located a sophisticated marijuana grow with over 100 plants. The suspect (Ja.m.es Gordon 9/25/74) was booked for cultivation of marijuana.

3315 Northgate, RobberyGardenland/Northgate

On a previous email update I mentioned a robbery that happened in the above parking lot on 12/3/08. Two juveniles were pulled into a van and robbed. Yesterday we arrested Tony Johnson (7/29/85) for the robbery. Day shift Officers Villegas, Wilhite and Garcia were able to determine who the suspect was as they were investigating a different burglary call and remembered the description of this robbery. Working with Detectives - officers were able to make this arrest. The investigation is continuing as there are more suspects involved.

12/17/08

5:45p.m., Arson, 842 Rancho RobleS. Natomas (San Juan/Northgate area)

Subject set his apartment on fire. The fire destroyed his apartment and burned the above apartment. Officers evacuated the above apartment and the subject was taken to the hospital for his injuries.

Traffic Enforcement, Mabry/Dunlay(Heritage Park)POP Officer Banks worked the above area due to traffic complaints. He wrote 5 traffic Citations.

12/15/08

2:56p.m., Mira.m.onte/San Juan, ShootingS. Natomas

Several people called police regarding a shooting in the above area. The callers stated two suspects were shooting at a white van (Older van with Cone Shaped top and a thin Blue Stripe). The suspects (2 male black adults, 18-20 yrs, with hoodies and possibly short afro's) ran into the Del Verde Apartments. Officers are still on this call but they have not found any victim's or suspects yet.

12/12/08

10:28 p.m., Arena/I-5, Pursuit

Elk Grove Police Department were in pursuit of a car that got off of I-5 at Arena and Ultimately stopped in the parking lot of UTI. Our officers arrived as the suspect was stopping in the parking lot and he was taken into custody.

12/11/08

10:37 p.m., Stonecreek/Pebblewood, RobberyS. Natomas

Victim was walking on Stonecreek when he saw a White Chev. Lumina parked on the street. The car had 3 male black adults inside and two male black adults standing outside. The car eventually drove passed him. When he got to the above location, two suspects (sa.m.e as the ones standing outside the car earlier) ca.m.e running at him. One had a gun and the other simulated a gun. The forced him to the

ground and took his shoes, pants, shorts, cell phone and money (leaving him in his boxer shorts). The fled to the car and left the area in the white car. Susp#1 male black adult, 5'10", 150lbs, 19-20 yrs, black zip up jacket, "fade" hair cut and holding a blue rag over his face....#2 male black adult 18-19 yrs, 5'9", 145 lbs, black hoodie, holding a white rag over his face.

8:04 p.m., 3711 Truxel (Ga.m.estop), RobberyN. Natomas

Two employees were in the store...One was helping two customers when the suspect entered the store with his face covered with a black handkerchief. At gun point he took money from the business and fled on foot. He was described as male black adult, 20's, 5'9" to 5'11", wearing a dark sweatshirt, beanie, gloves and a black handkerchief over the lower part of his face. He fled the area on foot but was possibly related to a black sedan vehicle.

4:30 p.m., San Juan/Fong Ranch Rd., RobberyS. Natomas

Victim (16 year old) approached the School Resource Officer on 12/12/08 to report the robbery. The victim and 2 friends went to the liquor store at Truxel/San Juan and noticed the suspect looking at them. They walked down San Juan when they noticed a White Honda Civic (tinted windows and dirty looking) pass them a couple of times. Then the suspect (from the liquor store) ran up on the victim and took his cell phone. The victim gave chase until he realized the Honda Civic was picking up the suspect. The suspect was described as a Male Black Adult, 20's, 5'10", 165 lbs w/ sagging pants and brown dreadlocks down to his shoulders. The driver was a male black adult with dreadlocks and the passenger was a male black adult.

12/9/08

6:19 a.m., Stonecreek/Pebblewood, RobberyS. NatomasVictim (16 yrs old) was walking on Stonecreek when a car pulled up (Older white Honda or Acura, 2 door, lowered with pop-up headlights). The suspect got out of the car and asked for directions. He then pulled a gun on the victim and took the victims backpack, hat, wallet and jacket. There were two other subjects in the car and they all left in the car. The suspect: Male Hispanic, 17-18 yrs old, 5'7", 140 lbs, wearing a brown sweater and dark pants.

12/6/08

6:19 a.m., 2050 Club Center Dr. (Longs Drugs)Natomas Park

Suspect threw a rock through the front glass door of the store. He entered through the broken door and took alcohol and left through the sa.m.e door. Susp: Male Hispanic 18-21, 5'10", wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants

Narcotic Arrest, 4500 Truxel Rd. (Apartment Complex)N. Natomas

Norcotic Detectives and POP Officers served a search warrant at the above apartment. They located a

large drug selling business. They recovered numerous kilo wrappers for cocain, numerous gra.m.s of cocain, $20,000 in cash, scales and other things. Towed were a 2007 Mercedes and a Honda. Two suspects were arrested for drug sales and one for felon in possession of a firearm. Suspects: Julian Archuleta (8/12/75) and Gabriel Gonzalez (12/15/82)

Curfew Sweep, last Friday 12/5/08We conducted a curfew sweep last Friday in part due to the increased number of complaints about juveniles in our parks/neighborhoods after curfew recently. We located 16 juveniles in violation of the curfew ordinance. They were all cited and released to parents/guardians. A big thank you to the Community Leaders, Police Volunteers and Natomas Unified School District personnel that participated in the curfew sweep. It was a very cold night, but there were still several young people out and about after curfew.

12/9/08

4:37 p.m., Paddle Wheel Ct, Double HomicideWillow Creek/ROCA Area

Officers responded to the above address regarding a call of two people who were stabbed. Two people (50-60 year old couple) were found deceased in the home. The investigation is still underway with more details to follow.

12:38 p.m., 3000 Block of Mira.m.onte Dr, Deceased SuspectSouth Natomas

Officers responded to the above location regarding a disturbance. One subject was arrested for parole violation and transported to the Jail. The subject began tensing up in the Jail and ultimately found to be having some medical problems. He was transported to the Hospital and later passed away. The cause of death is still being investigated.

12/8/08

3:30 p.m., 400 block of Peralta, Home InvasionNorthgate/Gardenland

Victim was in his backyard and three subjects (victim described as looking homeless) were drinking behind his house. One subject asked the victim for some food. The victim went into his house to get some food for the suspect. The suspect followed him into his house and began punching and kicking the victim. He also took the victim's knife and stabbed the victim. He took money from the victim until the victim grabbed a pipe and hit the suspect with it. The suspect fled on foot. When the suspect ran out of the house, the other 2 subjects ran with him. The suspect is described as Male Hispanic, 30's, red shirt and blue jeans, 5'5", thin, with a beard and short hair. The other two subjects that were drinking with the suspect were Male Hispanic.

12/4/08

2:59 p.m., 2339 Northgate Blvd (La Flor Restaurant), RobberyNorthgate/Gardenland

Two male suspects robbed the restaurant at gunpoint and fled on foot. This probably the sa.m.e suspects as our Pizza Hut, Mountain Mikes, and Wendy's robbery.

4:11 a.m., 2281 Del Paso Rd, BurglaryNorth Natomas

Cell phone store was burglarized. The suspects took several blue tooth devices from the store. Possible suspects are 4 male black adults driving a Silver PT Cruiser.

12/3/08

2:15 p.m., 3315 Northgate (Big Lots/Liquor Video Parking lot), RobberyNorthgateTwo 16 year old victims stated they were attempting to buy CD's from a couple of guys in a White Astro Van (with Blue stripe). They were talking to the subjects in the van when the suspects pulled them into the van and hit one victim in the head with a gun.The suspects displayed a gun and took the victim's money and miscellaneous property. No. 1 suspect was a male black, light skin, hazel or green eyes... No. 2 male black 17 years, a tattooed na.m.e on his neck.

1:03 a.m., 2281 Del Paso Rd (AT&T), Attempt burglaryNorth Natomassuspects smashed the front window of the AT&T cell phone store. They weren't able to get inside. This might be related to some similar crimes in the county.

12/1/08

9:23 p.m., 4180 Northgate Blvd (Wendy's), Armed RobberyNatomas

Suspects entered and robbed the business at gun point. They took money from the register and fled on foot. Both suspect's spoke with Russian accents and this appears to be related to the two previous robberies mentioned on this update. One was 11/19/08 of the Mountain Mikes Pizza (1589 W. El Ca.m.ino) and the other was 11/13/08 of the Pizza Hut (604 W. El Ca.m.ino). Suspect#1 described as Male White, 16-20 years old, 5'6" to 5'9" and about 140-180 lbs. suspect #2 is a male white, 16-20 yrs, 5'6" to 5'9", 180-200 lbs-both with russian accents.See photo's from the surveillance system at Pizza Hut and Mountain Mikes. If you recognize these suspects please call Sac PD.

1:46 a.m., 270 Alboran Sea Cir, Burglary

Suspect (s) broke the sliding glass door to this model home/real estate office and took the wall mounted Plasma TV

11/30/08

3:56 p.m., San Juan/Duckhorn, RobberyGateway West

15-yr old female victim was walking westbound on San Juan approaching Duckhorn. A white 4-dr. Buick drove past her and parked in front of the apartment complex at Duckhorn/San Juan. The suspect

walked on the sidewalk toward the victim and asked her for her na.m.e. She ignored the suspect and he grabbed her arm and kicked her in the leg. She fell to the ground and he grabbed her cell phone. The white car then pulled up and the suspect got into the car. There were 3 other subjects (male black adults, 18-20, all with dread locks) in the car. The car drove east bound on San Juan. The Victim ran after the car and attempted to jump on the trunk. A friend of the victim then drove by and she got in their car to follow the suspects. They eventually lost the suspects as they drove northbound on Truxel. The suspect was described as a Male Black, 19 yrs, 5'5", 200 lbs, short dread locks, light complexion, white t-shirt and blue jeans.

11/28/08

8 p.m., 3315 Northgate Blvd (Liquor Video Center), Robbery/Assault

Victim was standing in front of business and a suspect asked if the victim had a light. Victim reached into his pocket and the suspect grabbed the gold chain around the victim's neck and yelled out a gang na.m.e. Victim punched the suspect and the suspect pulled out a gun. The victim ran and the suspect shot the victim in the back of the leg. Another suspect was also seen with a gun in the area. The suspects left the scene in a Black -possibly 2000 model Acura TL. Suspect #1 was a dark complexion male black, 22-26 yrs old, 5'6" to 5'9", with a 1-2" afro wearing a black or red zip up sweatshirt. Suspect #2 male black, 22-26 yrs old, 5'6" to 5'9", medium build, 2" "twisties" underneath red hat, wearing a blck hooded sweatshirt.

11/28/08 @ 12:51a.m., 00-100 block of Kingman Ct, Natomas Park11/27/08 @ 10:15p.m., 5400 block of Lewrosa, Regency Park11/28/08 @1:00 a.m., 2900 block of Maybrook, Natomas Park

All of these addresses had suspicious activity occur at their homes. Most of it was someone rang the doorbell and then turned off the power to the homes at the circuit breaker. At one of them, two male white subjects in dark hoodies were seen running from the home when one of the residents ca.m.e home. Each of these homes have a teenage girl that goes to one of our local schools so this could possibly be a prank.

11/27/08

5:58 p.m., 2575 a.m.elia Earhart Ave, Burglary

Suspect(s) broke the sliding glass door and took the Beezer Office plazma TVThese two are most likely related but no suspect descriptions. Please call in any suspicious activity in this area.

11/26/08

8:56 a. m. , Stolen Truck, 2593 Millcreek Dr (River Terrace Apt's)South Natomas

Two suspects (male white or male Hispanic) stole a landscaping truck and trailer. The truck is a white 2005 Extended Cab Full Size Chevy Pick Up. It has C&R Landscaping printed on the side in gold letters. Was last seen headed toward Garden Highway.

11/23/08

San Juan/Azevedo Area, Robbery Warrant Arrest

Off. Ethan Hanson was working this area with Officer Scurria regarding the recent robberies. They stopped a 14 yr old who was on probation. A probation search of his nearby apartment didn't reveal anything other then his 14 yr old brother who had an attempt robbery warrant. The brother was the suspect in a robbery in March at the Food Co at Northgate/San Juan. He was arrested and transported to Juvenile Hall.

Business Burglaries, from 11/19 to 11/ 22, Northgate/Gardenland area*11/19/08 @ 9:39 p. m. , 3408 Northgate (Goodyear)Suspects broke the glass on the roll up door. They rifled through the business but doesn't appear to have taken anything. *11/21/08 @ 12:08 a. m. , 3500 Northgate (El Pollo Loco)Suspects pushed the drive thru window off its track and entered the business. They broke open the cash drawer but there wasn't any money in it. They attempted to open the cash registers but couldn't get them open. The suspect description was two male black subjects, 16-18 yrs. One was wearing a black zipper jacket with a white t-shirt wrapped around his hand and another t-shirt covering his head and face. *11/22/08 @ 4:25 a. m. , 3554 Northgate (Les Schwab Tires)Suspects broke rear glass door with a rock. They rummaged through numerous drawers but didn't appear to have taken anything.

11/22/08

10:08 a. m. , San Juan/Truxel Area, Stolen Car ArrestSouth Natomas

We placed one of our bait cars (the ones you see on t. v. where the suspect is captured on video stealing the police department "bait" car) in this general area. Two suspects attempted to tow away the "bait" car and were loading it on their truck when officers arrived. They were both arrested. Debra Posehn (7/25/58) was arrested for auto theft and Phillip Pruitt (10/13/75) was arrested for auto theft and probation violation.

11/21/08

7:24 p. m. , Truxel/W. El Ca.m.ino, Gun ArrestSouth Natomas

Officer Chris Shippen was working the area in regard to the recent robberies that occurred in S. Natomas. He attempted to stop a car. The front passenger fled from the car and ran from Officer Shippen. He was caught about a short time later coming out of the River Court Apts (1621 W. El Ca.m.ino) by Officer Shanna Hughes. Officers located a gun the suspect dumped on a grassy area inside the complex and also his clothing he took off in order to disguise his appearance. The suspect also had some marijuana on him. The gun was stolen in the County on 10/10/08. He (Danny Lee Owens 7/1/87) was arrested for marijuana, possession of stolen property, gun charges, and resisting arrest. Here is the interesting twist. On 11/13/08 S. Natomas experienced several robberies in this sa.m.e area. One (364859) occurred at 7:53 p.m. at 3293 Azevedo Dr. in the laundry room. A suspect

robbed the victim at gun point in the laundry room and fled on foot. A short time after this robbery officers located a suspect on Delgado Wy. He ran from the officers and hid in the bushes. He was eventually arrested and identified as the suspect in this robbery. . . . . His na.m.e was Deangelo Owens (10/2/90). He is the brother of Danny Lee Owens.

6:29 a. m. , 2613 River Plaza Drive, Car Theft/ShootingROCA/South NatomasArea

Victim hears tires skidding outside and noticed someone was stealing his car (Black Chevy Caprice). He got into another car and followed the suspects. He lost them for a little bit and then found the suspect inside his car on Gateway Oaks near Garden Hwy. He pulled up and confronted the suspect (male black with shoulder length dread locks, 18-20 years old, 6'0", 175). At this time a Blue Chevy Caprice Classic pulled up with the 2nd suspect (unk description). The first suspect went to the passenger door of the Blue Chevy and pulled out a gun. He fired multiple rounds at the victim - hitting his car several times. The victim sped off to get away. The victim's Chevy Caprice was still on Gateway Oaks and was recovered. Suspects fled in their Blue Chevy in an unknown direction.

11/20/08

4:10 p. m. , 1990 San Juan (Woodbridge Apts), RobberySouth Natomas

Victim advertised his car on Craig's List. He was to meet a possible buyer at the Woodbridge Apartments. He had his 3 yr. old child with him. Suspect #1 approached (Male Black Adult 22-23 yrs, 6'2", 275, t-shirt and jeans with dreadlocks) and started talking about price. He went back to his truck and returned with suspect #2 (male black 21 yrs, 5'8", 160 lbs, black hooded sweatshirt w/ purple striping, short hair). Susp. #2 pulled a gun on the victim and took his money and cell phone. They walked back to their truck and left. The truck is described as a White F-150 Extended Cab Truck with a White lumber rack.

7:55 a. m. , 4660 Natomas Blvd (5 Star Cleaners), RobberyNorth Natomas

1 subject (male Hispanic) entered the cleaners and asked about some services and left. A short time later the sa.m.e subject ca.m.e back into the store with 3 other people (male Hispanic, and 2 male black subjects). They stated they had a gun (none seen) and demanded money. They took money and walked out of the business. Officers Ley and Davis conducted extensive follow up with significant assistance from the School Resource Officers (Martinez and Knecht). They identified 3 of the suspects and ultimately arrested them in the afternoon around 3p.m.. 2 suspects were arrested in front of Natomas H. S. and the 3rd suspect was arrested near the Carls Jr. at Del Paso/Natomas. The two suspects were 14 yrs old and one was 13 years old. They were all arrested for robbery.

11/19/08

9:26 p. m. , 1589 W. El Ca.m.ino (Mountain Mike's Pizza), Armed Robbery

Suspects robbed the store at gun point. Both suspects were wearing masks and gloves. The suspects were described as Male White Adults and spoke with Russian accents. They are probably the sa.m.e suspects that robbed the Pizza Hut (604 W. El Ca.m.ino) on 11/13/08 at 10:52 p.m..

11/18/08

1:34 a. m. , 3289 Azevedo, Armed RobberySouth Natomas

The victims (Boyfriend & Girlfriend) were robbed at gunpoint by three suspects. The victim's were forced to get into the trunk of their car. They were let out of the trunk by another person after the suspects left. Later that night there was a shooting/robbery in Elk Grove and a car load of people were pulled over in Elk Grove. The people in this car were identified as the suspects in this robbery and some of our victim's property was located in the car. They were arrested and the investigation is ongoing. They were all about 17 and 18 years old and some of them live in the North Area. They are possibly related to some of our other robberies in the area. One of the 17 year old suspects (lives in Natomas) was also arrested back in June in connection with some of our robberies that occurred in June in Natomas.

10:42 p. m. , 2700 block of Mendel Wy, Home Invasion/ArrestSouth Natomas

Two people (husband/wife tea.m.) ca.m.e over to the victims house regarding a computer. The victims know the two because they live across the street. The two people left and shortly after, the female half ca.m.e back. She walked back into the house and was walking around when the victims realized she was in the house. They confronted her and she said she left something. They told her to leave and she did. A couple of seconds after she walked out, a male suspect entered the house at gun point and attempted to rob the victims. The female victim screa.m.ed and the suspect fled out the front door and into a red and white Chevy Blazer. Officer Hastings was looking for the suspect vehicle in North Sac and observed the Blazer at Arden/Fairfield St. As he was following the Blazer he noticed the driver shoving something under the dash board. Off. Hastings and several other officers stopped the vehicle at Fulton/Loma Vista. The suspect with the gun and the husband/wife tea.m. were all in the Blazer. Officers located the handgun under the dashboard and several baggies of marijuana. All three suspects were arrested on Home Invasion, conspiracy, drugs and gun charges. The suspects were Porshe Banks (12/4/82), Sean Owens (1/11/81), and Michael Richardson (6/5/81).

11/15/08

10:16 p. m. , Club Center/Maybrook, RobberyNatomas Park

Three 14 yr. old victim's were walking in the area after coming from a friends house. They saw several subjects in the ditch area smoking marijuana. The suspects asked them if they wanted some but the victims declined. The suspects ran up behind them after throwing rocks at them. They chased the victim's for a short distance and then grabbed one victim's cell phone and pushed him on the ground. They took money from the victim's also. The suspects were described as 3 male black juveniles, 2 male Hispanic juveniles and 1 male Asian juvenile. The male Asian suspect was described as 17 yrs. old, 5'9", 120 lbs, black shirt tied around his head with baggy black pants and shirt. One of the male black suspects was described as 17 yrs old, 5'10", with a black hoodie.

11/14/08

7:40 a. m. , N. Bend/Blackrock, Suspicious ActivityNatomas Park

15 yr old girl was walking on the sidewalk with a small black pick up drove by with two male black (16-18 yrs old) drove by. They made a u-turn and parked. One subject (Red shirt) got out of the car and started walking behind the girl (about 25 feet behind her). He asked for her phone number, if she had a boyfriend, said she was cute and a few other inappropriate things to her. She ran away and the guy never ran after her. The victim did say he had his arms out as if he was trying to grab her. The young lady did a great job of running when she didn't feel right.

11/13/08

7:50 p. m. , San Juan/Azevedo, Armed RobberySouth Natomas

Victim was walking on the sidewalk talking on his cell phone. Two suspects ran up to him from the ditch and held a gun to him. The victim threw his cell phone and bag on the ground and ran. The suspects took the property and ran the other way. The suspects were described as #1 male black, 20's, 5'10", 165, black beanie, black sweat shirt and black gloves, #2 male black 20's, 5'10", 150, all black clothing.

7:53 p. m. , 3293 Azevedo, Armed RobberySouth Natomas

Victim was in the laundry room of the apartment complex when the suspect approached her. He demanded her phone while pointing a gun at her. He got the phone and ran away through the complex. The victim chased the suspect until she heard a gun shot. She did not see the suspects fire the gun because they were out of sight. A witness actually saw two subjects running from the area. Suspect was described as a male black, 16-18 yrs, 5'8", 160-180 lbs wearing a black hoodie.

8:15p.m., 4900 Natomas Blvd. (Tovas Apts), Armed RobberyNorth Natomas

Victim parked in the parking lot and was walking to her apartment. The suspects shoved her to the ground and demanded her cell phone. They didn't end up taking the cell phone but took her purse. The suspects were described as 2 male black's-one wearing a yellow-ish zip up hoodie and both had ski masks. The suspects were possibly driving a silver Buick Lesabre (or something similar) with a large dent on the right rear passenger door.

8:35 p. m. , 604 W. El Ca.m.ino (Pizza Hut), Armed robberySouth Natomas

Two suspects entered the business and demanded money. They took money from the counter and fled on foot westbound on W. El Ca.m.ino. The suspects were described as #1 male white adult, 18, 5'9", 140, blond hair, white t-shirt. . . #2 male white adult, 19, 5'9", 200, dark hair and dark clothing. Both suspects had heavy Russian accents and had their shirts pulled over their faces.

10:02 p. m. , 2045 W. El Ca.m.ino (Natomas Ridge Apts), Armed robberySouth Natomas

Victim and her boyfriend were walking on the sidewalk inside the apartments. Three male black adults walked toward them and one passed them. The other two (with guns) demanded the victims purse and necklace. They took the vicitms property and walked away through the complex. The suspects were described as #1 male black, 16-18, 5'6", 150, black hoodie, #2. male black 18, 5'11", 170, black hoodie. #3. male black 18, 6'0", 170 , black hoodie.

11/10/08

9:23 p. m. , 3648 N. Freeway Blvd. (Aeropostale), Armed RobberyNorth Natomas

4 suspects entered the store and shopped for clothing for several minutes. Eventually 2 suspects grabbed one of the employee's and another suspect pointed a handgun at the other employee. They left the store with the clothing they shopped for (no money was taken). The suspects left in a Late 90's 4 door, Teal colored Lexus with chrome rims. The suspect's were described as 4 female black adults ages from 19 to 27. One was wearing a ca.m.o. puffy coat with fur, another was wearing a black puffy coat.

3:40 p. m. , Natomas Blvd (in Front of Kohl's), Strong arm robberyNorth Natomas

14 yr. old victim was walking on the bike trail in front of Kohl's. Two suspects approached him and asked if he wanted to buy some marijuana. The victim declined and they pushed him down and demanded his I-pod. They went through his pockets and took money from his wallet and his cell phone. The victim told them he wouldn't call the police if they gave back his cell phone so they gave it back. The suspects were described as #1 male black, 16-17 yrs, "LRG" brand zip up hoodie, jeans with red/blue design on the back pockets and black van shoes. . . #2. male black 16-17, 5'8", fat with a large stomach and had a black BMX bike.

11/9/08

5:08 p. m. , San Juan Reservoir Park (Shrike Cir)North Natomas We have received several complaints about what goes on at this park (ie possible sex, drugs and gang activity) by the Witter Ranch Community Alliance Association (ie Keith) and some of the neighbors. Off. Hanson (and several other officers) have been checking this area regularly. Off. Hanson stopped several subjects at this park after they ran a stop sign and then walked into the park after hours. He contact three 17-year old subjects that got out of the car. One had some marijuana on him and didn't have a drivers license. They were cited for loitering in the park after hours, possession of marijuana and for driving without a license. Their white Honda was also towed. All three 17- yr olds lived in S. Natomas.

11/08/08

11:56 p. m. , Ca.m.arillo Dr. , Stolen Car/Arrest/PursuitNorthgate/Gardenland

Graveyard Officer Murchie observed a car attempting to evade her by turning off their lights and

driving extremely fast on Ford Road/Norwood in Del Paso Heights. Another officer eventually caught the car and the car fled from this officers also. The pursuit went onto Northgate and turned onto Rio Tierra. The suspect eventually drove onto Ca.m.arillo Dr which is a dead end. The driver (Richard Ga.m.a 5/22/86) was taken into custody by the pursuing officers. He was a parolee at large and had shaved car keys in his possession along with different I. D. cards (in other peoples na.m.es) and blank checks. Some of the property was stolen in an auto burglary in Roseville. He was arrested for evading officers, stolen property, possession of burglary tools, stolen car and parole violation.

OUTSTANDING ARREST!!!!!!!!

Our Career Criminal Apprehension Tea.m. (CCAT) arrested the suspect (Sa.m.mie Lee Nichols, 4/14/90) yesterday at his Bail Bondsman at 800 H St. Nichols actually lives in S. Natomas in the area of W. El Ca.m.ino and Truxel.

He was arrested by the Sac Sheriff's Department in the County after a pursuit. He was booked for the pursuit, drugs, and possession of a firearm. Our detectives and forensics tea.m. connected him to 4 home invasions after his arrest by the Sheriff's Department.

He is now connected to the following Home Invasions:1. 6/22/07 at 10:50 a.m. in the area of Truxel/San Juan. 2. 8/15/07 at 4:00 p.m. in the area of W. El Ca.m.ino/Truxel. This one involved a sexual assault also. 3. 6/1/08 at 3:40 p.m. in the area of Arena/I-5 (Gateway West area)4. 6/20/08 at 10:20 a.m. County Home Invasion in the area of Watt/El Ca.m.ino. This one involved a sexual assault also.

He has also been connected to a burglary in 2006 in Natomas.

You can follow this suspects court appearances on www. saccourt. com if you would like. I can tell you that if he gets convicted of all of these crimes - he will probably never get out of prison. We also continue to check and see if he is responsible for any other crimes in the City or County.

This is Outstanding News and a tremendous effort on behalf of the community, patrol officers, detectives and our forensics unit. We all played a part in this arrest and this has definitely been on all of our minds for several months now. This is how we catch people who prey on our community - from our big Crime Meeting at Inderkum to neighbors calling in - to cops on the beat checking suspects - to proactive stops like the one the Sheriff's department did to catch this guy. Give yourselves a hand - Job well done!!!!Don't let up and let's continue to keep an eye on our neighbors. THIS IS THE BEST NEWS I HAVE RECEIVED ALL YEAR !!Keep it up.

11/7/08

3581 N. Freeway (Old Navy), BurglaryNorth Natomas

Three suspects were observed by loss prevention officer putting baby clothing into a shopping bag. 2 suspects handed the bag to another suspect and she left the store. The suspect with the bag was identified, but the other two suspects are still not identified. They are described as #1 female black

adult, 18-20 yrs, pregnant. . . #2 female black adult, 18-21 yrs, long hair with a grey hoodie. The suspect car is a newer silver 4-door Buick with tinted windows.

2449 Northgate Blvd. (Valero Gas Station), RobberyGardenland/Northgate

Victim was standing in line at the gas station with money in his hand. Suspect #1 was in front of him and turned around and took his money out of his hand. Victim tried to ask for his money but the suspect walked out of the store and toward a car parked at one of the pumps. The suspect called out to Suspect #2 and Suspect #2 got out of his car and started swinging an Exacto knife at the victim. They fought for a little bit and Suspect #2 got back into the passenger seat and Suspect #1 drove away. The victims suffered two cuts to his hands and a few other injuries. The suspects were described as #1 female black, 17-18 yrs, 6'0", 140 lbs, short light brown hair and grey sweat suit. #2 male black adult, 18-21 yrs, 5'7", 170 lbs, light black dread locks/shoulder length. the car was described as an Older Primer Grey Oldsmobile, 4-door.

11/2/08

11:15 p. m. , Northgate/Cleveland, Gun ArrestNorthgate/Gardenland area

Swing Shift Officer Ethan Hanson attempted to contact the suspect at the above area. The suspect ran from Off. Hanson down Cleveland. While he was running he was tugging at something in his sweatshirt. He eventually got it out and threw it in the bushes just East of Stanford Settlement. The suspect eventually stopped for the officer at Cleveland/a.m.erican. A loaded handgun was found in the bushes and the 17 year old suspect (on probation) was arrested for resisting the officer and possession of a handgun. He lives in the general area.

11/1/08

9:31 a. m. , 436 Cleveland #1, Drug/Parolee ArrestNorthgate/Gardenland area

Day shift patrol Officers Deardorf, Lee, Landberg and Sgt. Nasca went to the above address searching for a parolee at large (Timothy Branom 9/8/64). They knocked on the door and eventually got inside and found the suspect hiding under a pile of dirty clothes. They also located narcotic pipes and metha.m.pheta.m.ine. He was arrested for a parole violation and drug charges.

3:24 a. m. , Burglary, 2942 Weald Wy (apartments)South Natomas

Victim was sleeping on her couch when she woke up to see two suspects (male white adults wearing hooded sweat jackets) attempting to carry her T. V. to the front door. She screa.m.ed and the suspects fled out the front door and drove away in a "Loud" car (unk description). The suspects entered the apartment through a bedroom window (unknown if it was locked - no signs of forced entry).

11:30 a. m. , Arden/Garden & Northgate, Aggressive Panhandler

Officer Lee responded to the above area on multiple calls regarding a subject aggressively panhandling.

We have also received complaints from the community about this location previously. The callers stated this person was even standing in front of cars that had a green light demanding money. The officer located the male white suspect with a beard. He was booked into the jail on 10 warrants for panhandling.

10/31/08

10:03 p. m. , Attempt Armed Robbery, 2065 W. El Ca.m.ino (Natomas Ridge Apt's)South Natomas

The victim (Male Hispanic Adult) was walking to his apartment from the parking lot. He was approached by two suspects who both pulled guns on him. He grabbed the one gun and realized it was a fake gun. The 2nd suspect punched the victim and both of them ran from the complex. Nothing was taken. The suspects were described as #1 male black juvenile, 14-16 yrs. , 5'2", 120, wearing a black rain jacket with a hood, black gloves with fur, and a black plastic mask. . . #2 male black juvenile 14-16, 5'6", 140 lbs and sa.m.e clothing and mask description.

10:54 p. m. , Armed Robbery, 3375 Smoketree Dr. (Apartments)South Natomas

**This is most likely going to be the sa.m.e suspects as the above crime**The victim (male Hispanic adult) was confronted by two suspects - both with guns. They robbed him of his wallet and fled on foot. Their descriptions were identical to the previously listed robbery and it was about 50 minutes after the above crime.

10/29/08

7:06 p. m. , Teralba/Mira.m.onte, Armed RobberyS. Natomas (San Juan/Azevedo area)

Suspect robbed the victim at gun point and fled the area on foot. He took the victim's wallet and cell phone. The suspect was described as a male black, 18 yrs, 6', bald, wearing black clothing.

Day Shift, Northgate/Garden Hwy

We received a complaint of aggressive panhandlers in this area. Sgt. Gomez's dayshift patrol officers checked the area and cited one person.

10/28/08

Day Shift, S Natomas

Day shift officers went to a.m.erican Lakes Elementary School for Red Ribbon Week.

Truancy

Day shift officers picked up 8 truants and transported them to the Attendance Center at Inderkum H. S. . They picked up 13 truants last week.

Traffic EnforcementN Natomas

POP Officer John Banks worked traffic Enforcement in the area of Del Paso Rd/Natomas Blvd. He wrote 5 traffic citations.

Day shift, N. Natomas Traffic enforcementNata.m.as Blvd/New Market

Day shift patrol officers worked this area due to recent traffic complaints from the community. They didn't observe any traffic violations while they were there.

10/27/08

12:45 a. m. , 3310 Winter Park Dr. , Auto Burglary/ArrestSeasons at Winter Park Apartment Complex near San Juan/Truxel

The suspects broke into the victim's mustang in the parking lot and stole his I-pod and headphones. The suspects were described as 3 Male Black subjects driving a white Grand Prix. At approx. 1:55 a.m., Graveyard Officer Zach Bell observed a white Pontiac Grand Prix near E. Commerce/Del Paso Rd. He stopped the car and located the three suspects and the stolen I-pod. They also had a Pioneer Car stereo in the car that was possibly stolen in another auto burglary that Officers could not locate. All three suspects were arrested for auto burglary and possession of stolen property. One suspect was 16 yrs old and lives in S. Natomas, the 2nd suspect was 17 yrs old and lives in the County near Greenback, and the final suspect was 20 yrs old (Tonnie Harris 10/27/87) and lives in Westlake. After the traffic stop by Officer Bell, Officers Tavelli and Villarreal assisted with the investigation.

10/25/08

2:30 a. m. , a.m.erican Spirit Bar, Northgate/Rio Tierra, Shots FiredNorthgate/Gardenland

Two different calls in this area. The first- victim stated she was inside a.m.erican spirit bar and another female started punching her. A male subject ca.m.e to her aid and ultimately pulled out a handgun. The disturbance went into the parking lot and several shots were fired. . No one was hit.

Another call ca.m.e in the next day. The victim had been in the Circle K parking lot getting gas after she left the a.m.erican Spirit bar the night before. Numerous cars rushed into the parking lot around 2:30 a.m. and then several shots were heard. The following day she noticed a bullet hole in her car.

10/23/0810:03 p. m. , 2605 Stonecreek, Attempt RobberyS. Natomas

A husband and wife were walking in the area when they were approached by two suspects at gun point. They demanded money and the victims attempted to walk away. The suspects grabbed the victims from behind and put them in a choke hold. One suspect put the gun to the male victims head. At this time a car drove up and the suspects ran off. Off. Giy responded and located two subjects in the area that fit the description of the suspects. They were eventually identified as the two suspects responsible

for the attempted robbery. Off. Giy also located the handgun in question - it was a BB gun. Both suspects were arrested for attempted robbery. One was a 17 year old juvenile and the other (Dante Johnson 3/12/90) was 18 yrs old.

10:35 a. m. , 2251 Northgate blvd. , TheftNorthgate/Gardenland

Victim was at the above location and 3 suspects (poss. female Hispanic) grabbed her purse and fled in a white van.

2:28 a. m. , 4000 Truxel (AT&T), BurglaryN. Natomas

Two male black adult suspects broke into an adjoining vacant business and knocked a hole in the shared wall of the AT&T store. The phones were kept in a secured metal case that the suspects couldn't get into. They left without taking anything. They were possibly driving a blue 90's Plymouth mini van. 2:52 a. m. , 2830 Del Paso rd (T Mobile)North Natomas

While officers were on scene at the above burglary - this one ca.m.e out. The sa.m.e suspects did the sa.m.e thing (broke into adjoining business and broke through the wall of the phone store). The phones were locked in case the suspects couldn't get into. They left without getting anything. These two burglaries are most likely related and involve the sa.m.e suspects. Also, the G-1 phone ca.m.e out yesterday and this is probably what they were attempting to steal.

10/22/08

9:23 p. m. , California Check Cashing, 2433 Northgate, Attempt RobberyGardenland/Northgate

Suspect attempted to steal victims purse as she was coming out of the check cashing business. She struggled to keep her purse and told the suspect she was going to call the police. The suspect left without the purse. The suspect was described as a Male black, 18-19 yrs, 5'4", 180 lbs.

3:53 p. m. , Borders Books, 4750 Natomas Blvd. , Attempt RobberyN Natomas

Victim was at Borders when he saw the suspects (1. male hispanic 18 yrs, 6'1", white t-shirt, mustache. #2. male black 18yrs, 5'4", white t-shirt, cornrows, mustache. #3. male black 18yrs, stripped t-shirt, jeans, 5'8", 130 lbs) attempting to steal his bike. He confronted them and one of them punched him in his face. He managed to keep his bike and the suspects fled into the apartment complex behind the business.

10/20/08

7:09 p. m. , BJ's Restaurant at Truxel/Gateway Park, Auto Burglary

Car was broken into in the parking lot. The suspect was described as a young male in a Dodge Neon

w/ a primer colored Right Front Fender.

2:40 p. m. , 2500 block of Autumn Meadow Ave, Burglary

One suspect entered the side yard, removed the screen and opened the kitchen window. He opened the front door so the other suspects could enter the house. Suspects ransacked the house and took personal items. An additional suspect drove a car to the front of the house (Light Blue Truck). The suspects left the house and left the area in the truck. They couldn't get the T. V. in the truck so they left it on the sidewalk. One suspect was heard possibly calling another suspect by the na.m.e of "J". Suspects were described as 4-5 male adults, black ski masks, black gloves, black hooded sweatshirts, black jeans. The driver of the truck had tattoos on his arms.

3:50 p. m. , 600 block of Potomac Ave, BurglaryNorthgate/Gardenland

Suspect entered by breaking master bedroom window. He took numerous items from inside the house and left through the sa.m.e window. The victim entered the house and saw the suspect jumping the fence onto Northgate. The suspect ran off south bound on Northgate boulevard with a black duffel bag. He took numerous items such as play station, jewelry, X-box, computer, speakers. The suspect was described as a Male Hispanic Adult, 5'6", 140lbs, All black clothing.

12:01 p. m. , 3000 block of Rockford Wy, BurglaryS. Natomas (San Juan/Truxel area)

Victim was home along when someone rang the doorbell. Before she could get to the door the ringing stopped. She then heard some pounding noises at her back door. The victim saw the suspect sitting on the ground trying to kick the door open. She yelled at the suspect and he walked away and jumped back over the fence. This suspect was described as male black adult, 18-21 yrs, dark complexion, medium build, short black hair. This is the sa.m.e general deception as a similar incident on Riggs (N. Natomas - Natomas Park) from 9:55 a.m. this sa.m.e date.

9:55 a. m. , 2100 block of Riggs, BurglaryNatomas Park

The victim was home and left the office window open. Someone rang the doorbell a couple of times at the front door but the victim didn't answer the door. The subject was described as a Male black adult, 20's, short black hair with a plaid shirt. A little while later she heard something in the office. When she went to look, she saw a dark figure walking in her house. She screa.m.ed and he ran back out the office window. He was described as a male black, 20's, 6'0", 180 short black hair, baggy grey sweatshirt and loose fit jeans.

10/19/08

8:24 p. m. , Jimboys, 535 Wisconsin, Armed RobberyNorthgate/Gardenland

Two suspects (male black adults, 6-0, 17-20 yrs old) entered business and robbed them at gun point. They were wearing hooded sweatshirts.

12:43 a. m. , 4800 block of Windsong Street, ShootingWestlake

The residents of this location were having a party. A subject ca.m.e to the door and asked if he and his friends could join the party. The victim saw several cars with this subject and told him declined to let them join the party. A short time later, the residence was fired into with bullets multiple times. It is possible that a caravan of vehicles were involved in the shooting. They were described as a black older model Oldsmobile with tinted windows and dirty rims, 2 full sized black chevrolet vans and 2 buick style sedans. The possible suspect is described as a male black adult, skinny, 5'10", 19-20 yrs, medium length dread locks with a tattoo with stars on the right side of his neck.

10/18/08

9:10 p. m. , I-80/Northgate, Traffic collisionNorthgate/gardenland

Bicyclist was riding northbound on Northgate and cut across traffic - he was hit by a car. He had severe head trauma and is in critical condition at the hospital.

10/15/08

10:25 p. m. , Sierra Health Foundation, 1321 Garden Hwy, Grand theftROCA area

Employees discovered about 135' of copper piping was missing from underneath the building. It is possible that a male white adult wearing a light colored shirt and riding a bicycle is related to this theft.

6:54 a. m. , 2800 Grasslands Dr, BurglaryWillowcreek Area (W. El Ca.m.ino West of I-5)

Two suspects (#1. male black, 18-21, 5'10", orange hooded sweat shirt. . #2 male black 18-21, 5'10", red sweater or jacket) entered the house through an open front window. Victim was asleep in the house when he heard the suspects open his front door. He walked to the front of the house with his gun and chased the suspects off. They didn't get anything from inside the house.

10/9/08 to 10/15/08 (4-days)

Traffice Enforcement, Northgate/San Juan(Gardenland/Northgate)

The traffic tea.m. worked the above area last week. The conducted the following: 210 traffic stops, 180 traffic citations, 13 vehicles towed.

Dayshift, Traffic Enforcement

POP Officer John Banks participated in the Walk to School day at Heron Elementary. He also wrote 13 traffic citations in the area of Hight and Heron Elementary.

10/14/08

2:51 a. m. , Virgin Sturgeon, 1577 Garden Hwy, BurglaryROCA area

Suspect(s) made entry through the east entrance by prying open the door. They kicked open the door to the office and ransacked the office. Nothing appears to be missing.

1733 Capital Park Dr (apartments), BurglaryS. Natomas

Suspects pried open the front bedroom window with a crowbar. The ransacked the apartment and took two guns and wrapped them in a quilt. A neighbor was coming home as the suspects were walking away. The suspect got scared and fled. The left the guns on the ground so they were recovered. The suspects were described as #1 male black adult, 18-19 yrs, black hoodie, jeans. . . #2 male black adult grey hoodie and blue jeans.

10/12/08

2:48 a. m. , 1700 block of Clayton, Burglary arrestNatomas Park

Graveyard Officer Bell was working this area due to recent burglaries involving garage doors. He spotted a green Dodge Caravan driving slowly in the area of Edgemore/Blackrock. He eventually stopped the vehicle at the above location as they attempted to do a ruse to throw off the officer (acting like they lived at the above address). Officer Bell located a narcotic smoking pipe, a large tire iron inside (approx. 15" long) the suspect's pants and other burglary tools along with stolen property. Further investigation revealed a burglary in the 5000 block of Alterra Wy. The suspect is probably responsible for other burglaries or was going to commit several other burglaries - Detectives are still working on this. The suspect (30 yrs old from East Sacra.m.ento) also lied about his na.m.e and had 1 felony warrant and 2 misdemeanor warrants. He was driving around with a female friend. He was arrested for burglary, possession of burglary tools, narcotic pipe, possession of stolen property and lying about his na.m.e.

10:31 p. m. , Shell station, 1599 W. El Ca.m.ino, RobberyROCA area

The victim met the suspect at the gas station to assist with paying for gas. The suspect assaulted the victim and robbed him. The victim recent suffered a stroke and was partially paralyzed. Graveyard Officers Tavelli and Villarreal found the suspect and her car at Northgate/San Juan. They took her into custody for robbery.

10/11/08

9:30 p. m. to midnight, Traffic Enforcement operation

Rob (from Robs List) recently sent me information about traffic issues on Del Paso Rd late at night along with Crest Dr. and Danbrook Dr. during the day. Several Graveyard officers and sergeants and a Community Service Officer put together a traffic operation to combat this issue. They worked the following areas: Del Paso Rd (between Gateway Park & I-5), Truxel Rd (between Del Paso & I-80) and

El Centro Rd (Between Del Paso & Arena). They 36 traffic stops (18 citations & 18 advisals), wrote 9 parking citations, made 1 felony narcotics arrest and 1 arrest for misdemeanor warrant. The Crest Dr. and Danbrook Dr didn't have any activity but we will check on these locations soon during the day with our traffic tea.m..

10/8/08

Traffic Enforcement

Myself and POP Officer John Banks assisted (and walked) with the "Walk to School" day at Bannon Creek Elementary School - Great turn out of kids and parents. We also visited Heron School and talked with Principal Mary Patrick about traffic issues around the school. Ms. Patrick and her staff are working hard to keep the children safe with cones in the street and staff in the parking lot assisting with traffic. We also saw Paladin there. POP Officer John Banks also wrote 5 traffic citations in the area.

Robbery ArrestNatomas Creek Area

On 9/11/08 I listed a robbery that occurred on 9/7/08 on the bike trail near Westha.m.pton Park. Two 13 yr. old victims got into an argument/fight at the park with several other susbjects. They tried to leave the park on the bike trail and the suspects followed them and robbed them of their cell phones. POP Offices Scott Blynn and Corey Morgan did extensive follow up on this incident and yesterday arrested two 15 year olds that go to high school in the general area. They located both cell phones and booked the suspects at Juv. hall for robbery, conspiracy, and possession of stolen property. One cell phone was currently in use after they ordered a new SIM card and were using the phone as their own. Great follow up on a case that had very few leads. The suspects both live in N. Natomas.

10/7/08

Traffic enforcement, Arena/Duckhorn

POP Officers John Banks worked this area due to complaints. He wrote 7 traffic citations

10/6/08

2:54 P. M. , 2800 block of Wiese Wy, BurglaryS. Natomas

Suspect jumped the fence into the back yard and entered the house through unlocked pet door and ransacked the house. They took miscellaneous property and the garage door opener. The suspect was picked up by a 4 door grey sedan. The suspect is described as a male (unk. race/age), 5'10", 160 lbs, wearing a hoodie.

5:30 a. m. , 500 block of Wisconsin Ave. , Stolen PropertyNorthgate/Gardenland

Graveyard officers Tavelli & Bell responded to a call at the above address regarding a fa.m.ily disturbance. One of the subjects was on probation so the officers conducted a probation search. They found a lot of property that they recognized as being stolen in a burglary on 9/8/08 from Rebelde

Fashion (3000 Northgate). The suspect was booked for possession of stolen property and probation violation - the investigation is continuing.

3:10 p. m, 3291 Truxel (Shopping Center @ Truxel/San Juan)S. Natomas

School Resource Officer Knecht was working the shopping center due to complaints about drugs, loitering, parking and other illegal behavior. He observed a white car parked in a handicap parking spot and stopped the car as the driver was attempting to back out. He beca.m.e very nervous and claimed he didn't have any I. D. . He then ran from officers south through the shopping center parking lot and over several residential fences. He was finally caught by officers at 1717 Urbana Wy. A search of his car revealed his drivers license but nothing illegal. He was arrested for resisting an officer.

10/5/08

1:30 a. m. , Truxel/Pebblewood, Pursuit & gun arrestS. Natomas

Grave yard Officers Bell & Tavelli attempted to stop a white chev. corsica at the above location. The car kept going and stopped a few times (only to start fleeing again) - the whole time while the passenger kept opening and closing his door. The car finally stopped at the dead end on Danica. The passenger fled and jumped the cement wall and ran along Truxel. As he jumped the wall a 9mm handgun fell out of his pocket. Officers found him hiding in the yard in the 3100 block of Mill Oak Way. He (35 yrs old) was arrested for resisting arrest, the gun and a parole violation. He lives in S. Natomas. The driver (25 yrs old) was also arrested for evading police and suspended drivers license. He also lives in S. Natomas. The car was towed and the gun booked.

10/4/08

11:53 p. m. , Northgate/W. El Ca.m.ino, Traffic Stop/ArrestGardenland/Northgate

Graveyard Officers Tavelli & Bell stopped a car at the above location. One of the subjects in the car lied to officers about his na.m.e, but they eventually found out who he was. . . . He lied due to the fact he had a felony warrant for his arrest for stealing a car and possessing stolen property.

7:42 p. m. , Pursuit/Arrest, Northview/NorthfieldGardenland/northgate

Officer Cunningha.m. was working the above areas due to complaints and attempted to stop a red ca.m.ero. The ca.m.ero fled from the officer on Garden Highway. He eventually stopped at Orchard/Garden Hwy (ROCA Area). He was arrested for fleeing from the officer, suspended D. L. and probation violation. He stated he fled because he was scared.

10/3/08

Between 8:30 a. m. And 11 a. m. , 2238 Gateway Oaks Dr (apartments), BurglaryROCA Area

Suspect (male black, 20-30 yrs, skinny, baseball cap, blue shirt and dark pants) kicked in the front door and took numerous (including 2 flat screen tv's) items from inside the apartment. The suspect was seen hiding in bushes outside the apartment prior to the burglary. ***Important reminder to call in suspicious activity**

10/1/08

11:54 p. m. , Shoes and Feet, 4740 Natomas Blvd. , Business BurglaryN. Natomas

The suspect entered the business by forcing the lock on the rear door and Ultimately setting off the alarm. The suspect took money from inside the business and fled on foot. Some items were found a few doors down where the suspect must have dumped them.

7:30 a. m. 2224 Gateway Oaks (apt. complex), RobberyROCA area

Victim saw the suspect taking his bicycle from his garage. He confronted the suspect and the suspect pulled a gun on him. The suspect fled but actually left the bike near the front of the complex (bike recovered). The suspect was described as male white adult, 20, 6'0", dirty goatee, blue jeans.

9/30/08

8:09 a. m. , 4700 Crest Dr. , Natomas Park Elementary, AccidentN. Natomas

A 15 year old was riding his bike on the side walk near the Natomas Park Elementary School. A student (5 years old) was opening the door to his car and the door hit the bicyclist as he was riding by. The 15 year old fell down and had a slight bump on his head - no major injuries. POP Officer John Banks was on scene when it happened getting ready to enforce traffic rules due to the recent complaints.

9/29/08

Dayshift Traffic Enforcement, Truxel/W. El Ca.m.inoS. Natomas

Traffic Officers worked the above area and wrote 44 traffic citations.

Between 1:59 a. m. and 2:02 a. m. , Smile Makers, 1906 Del Paso Rd, BurglaryN. Natomas Suspects stood across the street for a few minutes and then pulled hoods over their heads and crossed the street to the business. They threw a rock through the front glass window. They took money from the business and exited through the sa.m.e window. The suspects are described as #1 male black juvenile, 15-18 yrs old, blue zip up sweater jacket, gray shirt and black jeans, #2 male black juvenile, 15-18, blue hoodie, gray shirt and black jeans.

9/28/08

Between 9:15 p. m. and 6 a. m. 9/29, 4850 Natomas Blvd. , BurglaryNorth Natomas

Suspect used a garage door opener to gain entry to the detached garage. The suspect took several items including a Exo Scorpion motorcycle helmet, a white HJC motorcycle helmet and several other items including an easy up that was later located on the levee nearby. A possible suspect (male black, 18-25 yrs, 5'10" to 6'2", average build with a white shirt) was hanging around the area prior to the burglary. This is possibly the second burglary recently utilizing a garage door opener. Make sure you secure your garage when going on vacation (or extended period of time) and you can usually change the signal on your garage door opener also. People will drive around with a garage door opener until they find a garage it opens with the sa.m.e frequency. 6:17 p. m. , Normington/Northstead, Pursuit/gun/drugsGardenland/Northgate

Swing shift officers wilson & hughes attempted to stop a car at the above location. The car stopped but then fled from the officers. It was a short pursuit ending at the suspects address at 3209 Nordyke. The suspect was arrested for the loaded stolen gun in his car, marijuana and packaging materials. The gun was stolen out of Sutter County and he also had 1 felony No Bail warrant and a misdemeanor warrant.

9/27/08

4:57 p. m. , 3645 Northgate Blvd (Northgate Nails)Northgate/Gardenland

Suspect showed up at the business on 9/26/08 at 7p.m. and requested an appointment. The victim told him to come back the next day and the suspect showed up at 4:15p.m. requesting an appointment for his girlfriend. Victim told him to come back and he ca.m.e back about 4:45 p.m.. The suspect sat down to wait and then went to the bathroom. He ca.m.e back out and ran to the register and grabbed the cash drawer. He ran out and got into a newer Toyota Ca.m.ry w/ no plates. He left in his car. He was described as a Male Hispanic, 22-29 yrs old, 5'7", 160 lbs, brown hair cut in a fate, black shirt and basket ball shorts, red/white Nike High top shoes.

9/25/08

11:13 p. m. , 813 San Juan (apt. complex), RobberySouth Natomas

Victim and his 8 year old son were walking in the apartment complex when two Male Black Juveniles (17-18 years old, wearing bandannas over face, with curly hair) approached with guns. They demanded money from the victim and punched him in his face. The victim gave them his wallet and the suspect fled through the complex.

9/21/08

3:22 p. m. , 600 Rio Tierra (Circle K), Assault

Northgate/Gardenland

Victims was at the Circle K when the suspect approached him and asked if he had some gang affiliation. The victim said "no", but the suspect punched him in the face. The suspect pulled a knife and ca.m.e at the victim and the victim threw a 12-pack at him and the fight began. Two other suspects joined in and began kicking and hitting the victim. The victim was able to get away and the suspect left in their cars. The cars are described as a 2002 white Chevy Tahoe and a Turquoise Lincoln. The suspects are #1 Male Hispanic, 20's, 5'8", 170lbs, shaved head, NY Yankees hat. #2 Male Hispanic, 20's, 5'10". #3 Male Hispanic 20's, 5'6", shaved head, possibly had a tattoo on back of head.

9/24/08

3 a. m. , 500 Block of Indiana, Gun arrest,NorthgateOfficer Stone observed the suspect speeding on Northgate Blvd. He attempted to pull it over as the suspect pulled into his driveway on Indiana. Officer Stone located a . 40 cal. handgun in the car and was arrested on multiple gun charges.

Dayshift, Club Center DriveNorthborough and East Commerce/Kokomo and Pebblewood/AzevedoTraffic Officers worked the above areas. They had 38 traffic citations, 2 30-day tows, and 1 misd. arrest for a no bail warrant.

9/22/08

1:08 A. M. , 2361 Oak Harbour (River Point AptS), Armed Robbery

The victim (worked for property management co. ) was cleaning the dumpster area of the apartment complex. A Male white juvenile suspect approached him with a shotgun and demanded he empty his pockets. He then made the suspect get on the ground and walked away. He got into a green Chev. Ca.m.ero (license plate # 4HWX234) with several other subjects already inside. Officers followed up on the evidence and located/arrested 4 suspects. Late shift watch commander Lt. Jim Beezley located the suspect vehicle returning to an address on 37th Ave (south area) at 2:11 a.m. and drop off 1 suspect at an address on 28th Street. Ultimately 3 suspects (18, 17, and 17 years old) were arrested at these two addresses. Officers arrested the main suspect (17 yrs old) on Wilkinson (east area). While officers were setting up a perimeter around his house, he threw the shotgun over the fence right next to one of the officers. The suspect was arrested, shotgun recovered and the victim's cell phone recovered also. 3 suspects were arrested for robbery and conspiracy and the main suspect was arrested for robbery, conspiracy and gun charges. Great job by officers from different parts of town. None of the suspect lived in the north area and claimed to be up her visiting a girl.

9/20/08

4:05 p. m. , 2025 W. El Ca.m.ino, Warrant Arrests S. Natomas

Officer Jarvis and Hughes were looking for the Red PT cruiser that was wanted in connection with the robbery at Bannon Creek park a few weeks ago. They located a similar vehicle in the Ta.m.aron Ranch Apartments (not the right one) and ended up arresting two subjects for felony warrants.

4:09 p. m. , Truxel/Cattail Ct. , Attempt robbery/assaultS. Natomas

Two victims (16 yr. old males) were walking on Truxel with two female friends. Approx. 8-10 other juveniles walked up behind them and punched one of the victims in the back of the head and a group of suspects started punching the other victim. They were attempting to get the victim's cell phones but then simply walked away. Responding patrol officers Shippen, Chipp, Cox and Cunningha.m. located a group of about 8-10 juveniles(age ranged from 14 - 19 yrs old) in the area and ultimately arrested 4 of them for attempted robbery and conspiracy (1- 16 yr old, a 14 year old and a 17 year old). All of the suspects lived in natomas except for one that was from Oakland (3 male suspects and 1 female). The 16 yr old was a missing person and also arrested for lying about his na.m.e.

9/19/08

Day Shift, Heron Elementary School, Traffic EnforcementNorth Natomas

Dayshift patrol officers worked the traffic concerns around the school during the morning rush. No citations were issued.

9/18/08

7:40 a. m. , 1600 block of Teralba (San Juan/Truxel area), grand theftSouth Natomas Victim was home and heard something outside her house and her power went out. When she looked out she saw a subject standing near her circuit breaker box. The suspect told her the landlord sent him there to replace the breaker. The suspect then left the area after he stole the circuit breakers. The cost was over $2,200 to replace. Suspect was described as a male, unknown race and less then 6' tall. ** Security Tip - it is good to put a lock on your circuit breaker box, especially now with recycling bringing so much money. **

4 a. m. , Taqueria Rincon (4301 Truxel Rd)Burglary

Alarm went off to the business. The suspect gained entry to the business through the side glass door. The suspects ransacked the entire business and took the Dell lap top from the office. The suspect is described as a Male Hispanic or White adult, 5'11" to 6'2", 170 lbs, wearing a black baseball cap with a white logo on the front, black short sleeve shirt and white gardeners gloves. He also had a crowbar.

1:34 a. m. , 3600 N. Freeway (Center Court), Fraud/Resisting ArrestNorth Natomas

Security called officers regarding a customer that was leaving and failed to pay his $200 bill. Officers McClusky and Diaz attempted to contact the suspect and he pushed the officers and ran. Officers caught the suspect and were struggling with him – even using their taser. This was ineffective, but eventually the got the suspect in custody. He was arrested for defrauding the business, resisting officers and 3 warrants out of Orange County.

10:17 p. m. , Azevedo/Suna Wy. , PursuitSouth Natomas

Officers Stone and Giy attempted to stop a car that was occupied by the driver (suspect) and 1 passenger. The car failed to stop and led officers on a short pursuit. The driver eventually stopped the car and fled on foot (the passenger stayed in the car). The driver (17 years old) has a history of weapons charges and was running from the officers while reaching into his waist band area. The suspect jumped several fences and was eventually found by with the help of a K-9 and helicopter on Prado Ct hiding.

9/17/08

1:51 p. m. , Shorebird/W. River Dr. , Stolen Car/TheftWillow Creek/ROCA area

Great Citizen called regarding a suspect stealing a neighbors bicycle, He also stated the suspect urinated in the neighbors yard and eventually threw the bicycle into the bushes of another neighbors house. The neighbor said the suspect was sitting in a Silver SUV. Officers Villegas and Conover responded and saw a Silver SUV (2009 Suburu Forester) at Nautica/Shearwater with one tire off and up on a Jack. The officers approached the SUV and the suspect slid under the car attempting to hide from them. The SUV was stolen. They arrested the suspect/parolee for parole violation for the stolen car. The car was stolen on 9/15 between 9 p. m. and 7:30 a. m. the next morning from the 2600 block of Baybridge (sa.m.e general area). GREAT TEa.m. WORK BETWEEN A CONCERNED/ACTIVE NEIGHBOR AND OFFICERS!!!

Del Paso Rd (empty fields between El Centro and Garden Hwy), Marijuana farmingPOP officers received information that someone was growing marijuana in a field along Del Paso Rd. They located 24 lbs of marijuana (approx. 19 plants) in the field.

6:15 p. m. , Arden/Oxford, PursuitNorth Sac

Officer Harshbarger spotted a brown Honda Accord with a license plate of (6BQ. . . . ). This car was on my North Sac daily a few days ago as being the suspect car that robbed a guy at Kings Market (El Ca.m.ino/Grove)at gun point. The car fled from officers and led them on a pursuit through N. Sac, Del Paso Heights, Robla, North and South Natomas (Del Paso Rd/Truxel) and eventually the suspect was arrested at Watt/El Ca.m.ino. He was a parolee at large, was driving a stolen car, and possibly related to the earlier robbery.

9/16/08

8:22 p. m. , 3212 Northgate (Car wash), Armed RobberyNorthgate/S. Natomas

Victim was in his car at the car wash when 3 male black adults approached him (1 with a red bandana covering his face). They robbed him at gun point - they took his cell phone, wallet and keys.

9/15/08

Traffic Enforcement

Two Traffic Officers worked the area around UTI (Duckhorn/Arena) - Gateway West. They conducted 4 modified vehicle inspections.

9/13/08

12:30 p. m. , 2121 Natomas Crossing Dr. (Kathy's Nails), Armed RobberyNatomas Crossing Suspect entered the open back door and pointed a gun at the victim demanding money. Another employee gave him the money drawer and he left with the money and drawer. Susp: Male Black adult, 26 yrs old, 5'7", 160, Off-white mock turtle neck shirt, blue jeans wearing a black baseball hat and sunglasses.

12:13 a. m. , Northgate/Winter Garden, Gun possession arrestNorthgate/S. Natomas

Graveyard Officers Hawley & Spencer stopped a car for running a stop sign. While they were stopping the suspect he was moving around a lot inside the car and putting his hand under the seat. Ultimately the officers located a bullets and a gun inside the car. The suspect was arrested on gun charges.

9/12/08

2:28 p. m. , 140 Promenade Cir (Hotel), Drug arrestsNatomas Crossing

Officers responded to a call to the Staybridge Suites of possible prostitution activity. They contacted several people inside one of the rooms. They located some cocain and drug pipes. They also located rock cocain, metha.m.pheta.m.ine and more drug pipes inside the rental car of one of the subjects. There were also numerous condoms, wigs, dresses etc. inside the room. There were a couple of juveniles and several adults inside the room (about 7 people all together). Officers arrested a 32 year old for cocaine, warrants, meth. , and narcotic smoking pipes, they arrested a 31 year old for ecstacy pills and marijuana, and a 44 year old for child neglect. They also placed a 17 year old in protective custody.

9/11/08

10:30 p. m. , San Juan/Truxel (Papa Murphy's), Attempt RobberyS. Natomas

An employee of Papa Murphy's was standing in front waiting for a ride. 5 male black juveniles approached him and attempted to get his cell phone and money. A security guard walked up and the suspects got scared a fled the area toward Natomas High School. Officers arrived quickly and arrested two of the suspects.

6:08 p. m. , San Juan/Northgate, BatteryS. Natomas/Gardenland

Patrol Officer Rosin stopped a car at the above location. The suspect refused to follow the officers orders and assaulted the "Cops" ca.m.era man. He was arrested for resisting arrest and assault. Officer Rosin had the TV show "Cops" riding with him tonight.

1:44 a. m. , Garden Highway/Northgate, PursuitS. Natomas/Northgate

Officers attempted to stop a car at the above location. The car fled from officers and threw marijuana from the car during the pursuit. The pursuit ended at Colfax/Garden Highway and the suspects (32 years old) was arrested for DUI, evading and resisting officers and drugs.

4:08 a. m. , Sotano/Beecha.m. Ct. , Gun ArrestS. Natomas/Northgate

Officers stopped a car at the above location with 3 occupants. They located a gun in the car and arrested Francisco Fuentes (28 years old) on various gun charges.

9/9/08

8:06 p. m. , Tres Pieza Dr/Greg Thatch Cir, RobberyNatomas Creek

Victim (16 years old) was riding his bike with a friend. Suspect (male black juvenile, 14 years old, 5'6", 125, short hair, dark grey hooded sweat shirt, blue basketball shorts) ran after the victim demanding the victim give him everything. The suspect pointed a gun at the victim. The suspect stole the victims cell phone and keys. The suspect left north bound on Trex Piezas.

9/8/08

8:44 p. m. , Glen Arven Wy/Brewerton Dr. , RobberyS. Natomas

Victim (18 years old) was riding his skateboard on Brewerton when suspects (#1 male black juvenile, 17-18, black t-shirt wrapped around head and red shorts, #2 male black juvenile, 14, wearing black t-shirt wrapped around head and red shorts) approached him and told him to give them what he had. The suspects took the victims wallet and fled into the Stonecreek Apartments. One suspect had a handgun in his waistband.

9/7/08

2:15 p. m. , Westha.m.pton Wy (Westha.m.pton Park), RobberyNatomas Creek

Two Victims were in the park and the suspects (4 male black juveniles, 12-16 years old, one had a black mohawk) began a verbal altercation with the victims. The victims attempted to walk away but were followed and assaulted by the suspects. The cell phones from both victims were taken by the

suspects. No gun seen.

9/6/08

1:30 p. m. , 3678 N. Freeway Blvd. (Beverages & more), RobberyNatomas Crossing

Employee of BevMo followed the suspects out of the store thinking they were stealing something. The employee confronted the suspects at their car (Late 1990's pontiac, possibly a Grand Prix or Grand a.m., 4 door with tinted windows. Dealer plate with red letters). The suspect tried to ra.m. the employee with her car, but the victim moved and the suspects car hit a black Audi. The suspects left in the car. Suspects - Female Black adult 20's, red hair, #2 suspect - Female Asian Adult, 22-29 years old, dark shoulder length hair, acne on face. The suspects had two children with them (8 and 3).

9/4/08

10:31 p. m. , 1773 Capital Park Dr. (apartment Complex), Burglary ArrestS. Natomas

Victim and his girlfriend returned home and interrupted a burglary. They found the suspect (17 years old - lives in the area) burglarizing their apartment. He had some of the personal property in his pockets. The victim held onto the suspect until the police arrived. He was arrested for burglary, but there still appeared to be a video ga.m.e missing.

6:30 p. m. , Bannon Creek Park, RobberyS. Natomas

Two victims were sitting in Bannon Creek Park. 4 Male Hispanic Adult suspects approached and took personal items from both victim's, including the female victims purse. They struggled a little bit over the purse, but eventually got it and fled out of the park on foot to possibly a red PT Cruiser.

Commute hours, Arena/Duckhorn, Traffic EnforcementGateway WestTraffic tea.m. worked the above area and wrote 61 traffic citations and towed one stolen car.

9/2/08

11:19 p. m. , 00-99 Bobber Court, StabbingS. Natomas

We received a call regarding a stabbing at the above address. Upon arrival the victim had obviously been stabbed in the back but appeared intoxicated and was uncooperative with the officers. He refused to tell officers anything about the stabbing. Further checking by the patrol officers revealed he had a no bail warrant out of W. Sacra.m.ento for Attempt Murder. He was taken to the hospital and turned over to W. Sac PD.

11:00 p. m. , Empress/Dixieanne, Car Jacking Vehicle RecoveredN. Sac

Community Service Officer Raines was patrolling the above area and located a car in the apartment complex parking lot whose rear plate was bent upwards so you couldn't see the number. She ran the license plate and it ca.m.e back to the vehicle that was car jacked at gun point from the Point Natomas Apartments (801 San Juan Rd - S. Natomas) on 8/25/08 at 11:00p.m. (this was listed on a previous daily).

4:34 p.m., 2000 block of Los Coches Wy, BurglaryS. Natomas

POP Officers Rafiq and Perez were conducting proactive work in the Ta.m.aron Ranch Apartments, 2025 W. El Ca.m.ino (working with the management) when a burglary in progress ca.m.e out a few blocks away at the above location. Three suspects broke into the side garage door of a 68 year old woman's house while she was home. She called the police and as officers were arriving they fled. These suspects were going through the neighborhood knocking on doors and if someone answered - they would ask for a fictitious person and then leave. They didn't think anyone was home at this location. Officers (assisted by Perez's and Rafiq's earlier work) were able to track the suspects to the Ta.m.aron Ranch Apartments. All three were arrested for the burglary. 2 of the suspects live in the apartment complex and the 3rd lives in Del Paso Heights. Two of the suspects were 15 years old and the third was 14 years old. One was already on probation and wearing an ankle monitor. Great job by the community and officers!!

POP Officer John Banks worked the traffic complaints at Jefferson Elementary School but didn't observe any violations. He also worked the area of Azevedo/Pebblewood and had 3 traffic citations and 1 towed car.

2:11p. m. , 2450 Sea.m.ist Dr. (Oak Point Apartments), Attempt kidnappingS. Natomas

A Hispanic couple were walking in the apartment complex with their 3-year old son when they were approached by the suspects (2 Male Hispanic Adults, 20's). The suspects displayed a handgun and demanded the 3-year old. The parents refused and quickly walked away. Again the suspects demanded the child at gun point and the victims ran for help. The suspects fled the area at this point - never getting the child.

Day shift, Traffic EnforcementTraffic tea.m. worked the areas of North Park/E. Commercen (Creekside) and Pebblewood/Azevedo(S. Natomas). They had 46 traffic citations and two30-day tows.

8/31/08

11:38 p. m. , 2581 Millcreek (River Terrace Apt's), Car JackingS. Natomas

Pizza Guys delivery driver went into the apartment complex to deliver a pizza. He was hit over the head (laceration to head) by one of the suspects as he got out of his car. The suspects (male black adults, 20's medium builds, 5'7" to 5'9") attempted to take his wallet unsuccessfully and then took his cell phone and his car. Officers arrived and suspects fled over fences. They car was recovered on the other side of the apartment complex.

8/30/08

12:41 a. m. , 3601 Larchwood Dr. (Garden Valley Elementary School Park area), Armed RobberyS. Natomas

Three victims (19, 15 and 15 years old - all live in the area) were sitting in the park when three suspects (#1 Male Hispanic Juvenile, 14-16, blue hoodie, #2 Male Hispanic Juvenile, 17-18, long slicked back black hair, # 3 Male Hispanic Adult 20's) approached (1 had a gun and another had a knife) and demanded money. 1 victim fled on foot, the second victim tried to flee but was stopped by the suspect, assaulted and had his shoes stolen. The 3rd victim was robbed of his money and necklace. The suspects fled on foot.

8/28/08

6 p. m. to 11 p. m. , BB gun shootingsSouth, East areas and Natomas.

5 subjects (2 adults, Kulpreet Singh 20, Clarence Watts 19, and 3 juveniles - all 17) drove around the city in a red car shooting people with a BB gun. They shot people downtown, south area and at the Ta.m.aron Ranch Apartments at 2055 W. El Ca.m.ino (S. Natomas). 13 incidents in all. South Area Officers located this car at the Raley's (Franklin/Mack) and arrested all 5 suspects for Assault with a Deadly Weapon. None of them lived in the north area.

Swing shift, Duckhorn, Traffic EnforcementGateway West

Swing Shift Officer Cox worked traffic complaints on Duckhorn. He stopped a car for running the stop sign and Ultimately arrested the driver for a $35,000 burglary warrant.

1:32 a. m. , Northgate/Jefferson, Stolen car/assaultNorthgate/S. Natomas

Patrol Officers Stone and McClusky found a stolen car driving at the above location. They stopped the car and arrested the driver. They also noticed blood on the shirts of the driver and passenger. At that time the police radio mentioned an assault that occurred at 3271 Azevedo where the suspects matched the description of these two guys. Ultimately they were arrested for the stolen car, assault with a deadly weapon and possession of stolen property. They had walked up to the victim on Azevedo and asked "where you from" - that resulted in a fight where one of the suspects hit the victim with a screw driver. The suspect also had some of the victim's property on him when he was stopped in the stolen car. The car was stolen earlier in the night from downtown.

Dayshift, Traffic EnforcementGateway West

Due to the traffic complaints in this area the traffic tea.m. started a little earlier today at 5:00 a.m.. They wrote 11 traffic citations on Duckhorn - most were residents from the area. The Technical school had staff standing on the corner and in the parking lot keeping an eye on their students. Swing shift

patrol has also been keeping an eye on this traffic complaint. Swing shift officer Ethan Hanson (who is the liason with the newly formed Witter Ranch Community Alliance) also contacted the Technical School staff to remind them of the rules of the road for their students.

8/27/08

11:26 a. m. , 1800 block of Montara, Attempt BurglaryNatomas Park

Victim was home when two suspects (male white juveniles 17 & 16 years old) rang his door bell several times. One then jumped the fence and was talking to the other one that stayed in front. The victim made his presence know and detained both suspects until the police arrived. They were both arrested for prowling. They lived in Antelope and Foothill Farms respectively.

Swing shiftPOP Officer John Banks worked complaints in the area of San Juan/Truxel. He had 3 traffic citations and 1 tow. He also checked on the red zone parking in the parking lot of the shopping center, but no one was parked illegally.

6:32 p. m. , 2107 Zurlo (apartments), Home InvasionRegency Park

Suspects (2 male black adults & 1 male white adult, 1 wearing a mask, and 1 wearing a "hoodie"). knocked on door and forced their way in when the victim answered it. They had a metal pipe as a weapon. They took the victims cell phone and several other personal items from the apartment such as video ga.m.es and money. The victim was actually baby sitting several kids and didn't live at this address. The suspects fled on foot with the property - no physical injuries to the victims.

8/26/08

DayshiftTraffic Officers worked traffic complaints at E. Commerce/North Park and Duckhorn. They had 66 citations, nine 30-day tows and one misdemeanor warrant arrest. The UTI staff were in the parking lot at lunch time keeping an eye on their students. Most of the citations were given to residents in the area.

3:00 a. m. , Bridgeford/San Juan, RobberySouth NatomasVictim dropped off her friend and was waiting for them in the car. Two suspects (male black 20's-30's) approached and pointed a gun at the victim and demanded her purse. The victim gave him her wallet and they left in a Black SUV and a White car. There were also possibly 2 women with the suspects who left in the vehicles also. The victim possibly knew one of the suspects.

8/25/08

11:00 p. m. , Apartment Complex at 801 San Juan Road, Car JackingSouth NatomasVictim (19 years old) just dropped off a friend at the apartment complex when 3 suspects (Male black adults ages 18-20, with hoodies and guns) approached the victim. They took his jewelry and car keys. The victim managed to run away and the suspects took his car. The car is still stolen. Black Oldmobile

Aurora (License Plate # 5YBY379)

7:02 p. m. , Bombay Circle, BrandishingRegency ParkSeveral people emailed the BUZZ asking what was going on with police cars responding with lights and sirens. On police car hit the center median while he was responding with lights and sirens in the area of Natomas/Del Paso. This officer overshot the turn and da.m.aged front tire/wheel. They were responding to a fa.m.ily argument where a fa.m.ily member brandished a gun at the other fa.m.ily member. Ultimately we arrested the suspect and retrieved the gun without anyone getting hurt.

8/24/08

9:18 p. m. , 1777 Capital Park Drive, RobberyNatomas Corporate CenterVictim and another female subject were getting out of their car when two suspects (male black adults - 1 with a white t-shirt & 1 with a black t-shirt, both 5-6", 130-140 lbs. ) approached. They pushed the victim down and took her purse off of her shoulder. No weapon was seen. They ran west bound on W. El Ca.m.ino and North bound on Azevedo.

8/22/08

Burglary ArrestA residential burglary occurred in South Natomas on 7/20/08. A car was stolen and personal property. Several subjects were arrested in Monterey in the stolen car. Detectives identified the suspect in the burglary (16 years old and lives in the sa.m.e area) and officers went looking for him on the 22nd. He wasn't home, but his parents turned him into police later that night. 8/21/086:28 p.m., Northview/Northfield, HomicideNorthgate/S. NatomasJuvenile victim (16 years old) got into an argument with the suspects. Ultimately the suspects shot the victim multiple times. We located the suspects in the city of Southgate (LA County) and they were taken into custody. The homicide detectives are on their way down there at this time. They all lived in the sa.m.e area.

Witter Ranch Elementary School (Kindergarten - 6th grade), School PresentationTraffic officers Basquez, Varozza, CSO Naka.m.ura gave a presentation regarding bicycle, skateboard, scooter and pedestrian safety.

DayshiftPOP Officer John Banks met with the principal of Jefferson Elementary regarding traffic complaints around the school. We will be working with the school on possible solutions for this issue. POP Officer John Banks worked the shopping mall at Truxel/San Juan regarding red zone parking. No violations were observed. This was due to complaints about people parking in red zone in addition to other issues at this location. Banks worked the area of Exposition /Heritage due to traffic complaints. He had 4 traffic citations in this area.

8/20/088:23 a. m. , San Juan/Truxel, Stolen Vehicle Arrest

S. NatomasDay shift officer Matt Garcia located a stolen vehicle being driven with 3 people at the above location. The suspect was taking juveniles to school. The suspect was arrested.

Dayshift, Arena/Duckhorn, Traffic EnforcementPOP Officer John Banks worked this area due to recent traffic complaints. He had 1 traffic citation. Dayshift, Traffic EnforcementSouth and North NatomasTraffic unit worked the area of Truxel Rd. They had 21 traffic citations and 4 advisals. 8/19/08, Dayshift, Traffic Enforcement (South and North Natomas)Traffic unit worked the area of Truxel Rd. They had 49 traffic citations, 12 advisals, and one 30-day tow.

8/18/086:36 p. m. , 700 Northfield, Drug ArrestS. Natomas/NorthgateSwing Shift Officer Ja.m.es Gannon was working this area due to narcotic activity. He worked on this with officers Carr, Boyd, Phan and Wilson. They arrested 1 suspect (male 26 years old) for possession of cocain and marijuana. Suspect lives in the Willow Creek area of S. Natomas. Dayshift, Traffic EnforcementSouth and North NatomasTraffic unit worked the area of Truxel Rd. They had 55 traffic citations and 15 warnings.

8/14/08, Heron Elementary School We received information from the community about traffic issues around the school. POP Officer John Banks took one of the parents/community members on ride around the school to point out the issues. He will be working on traffic enforcement and on the physical issues in the area. He also had 6 cites and 1 tow later in the day.

8/14/08 Traffic Enforcement, Truxel, DayshiftSouth and North NatomasThe traffic tea.m. worked Truxel and had 46 citations and 1 30-day tow.

8/13/0810:32 a. m, 4900 Alterra Way, BurglaryNatomas ParkMultiple neighbors called in about a suspect (described as a Male white juvenile 16-18 years old) looking suspicious around a neighbors house and ultimately jumping into the back yard. They called Paladin and police. The officers that arrived tracked the license plate on the car to a Carmichael address. The officers located the car and the suspect. (Daniel Marini 18yrs old). He was arrested for burglary. Great exa.m.ple of police/community working together!

8/11/08Day shift, Azevedo/Pebblewood, Duckhorn/Arena, and Stemmler/Poppywood, Traffic Enforcement

The traffic tea.m. conducted traffic enforcement in the above areas. They had 25 traffic citations, 3 30-day tows. Hight Elementary School, Creekside Neighborhood, 1st day of school POP Officer John Banks has been working with the Principal and City Traffic Investigators on the traffic flow/issue at this school. Today Officer Banks was there for opening day along with City Traffic Investigators. They are working on several issues regarding pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Please tell your children to use the cross walks at the intersections to cross the street as opposed to crossing mid-block. Several warnings were given out today regarding parking, driving, children etc. We will continue to work on making is safer for our kids to get to and from school.

2:30 a. m. , Ta.m.aron Ranch Apt's at 2055 W. El Ca.m.ino, HomicideSouth NatomasFire responded to an apartment fire and called police around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday (8/10/08) morning. There was a 20-year old female victim found deceased inside the burning apartment. We arrested Jose Duarte (21 years old) late Sunday night for this murder. This was our 31st homicide this year (we had 32 homicides by the end of August last year).

2:00 a. m. , 1500 block of Danbrook, VandalismNatomas ParkAround 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. the victims car was vandalized. Several windows were shattered and there was some possible gang graffiti spray painted on the car. There were also possibly gun shots heard at this sa.m.e time. A Gray Quad Cab Dodge Ra.m. pick up was seen in the area around the sa.m.e time.

8/9/08Between 10:00 a. m. And 11:30 a. m. , a.m.erican Lakes Elementary School, School BurglarySouth NatomasThe school was doing some painting so some doors were unlocked. Seven kids went into the school classroom and stole computers, stereo's, money, DVD's etc. The kids ranged in age from 8 yrs old to 13 years old. On Monday (8/11/08) the 8 yr. old brought some of the items back and apologized. Officers determined who some of the other kids were and arrested the 13 year old. They were assisted by the security ca.m.era system of the school.

4:10 a. m, 404 Indiana, ShootingGardenland/NorthgateOfficers responded to a possible burglary (turned out not to be a burglary) on Wisconsin Ave. While on scene they heard some gun shots coming from the next street over (Indiana). Officers responded over there where they continued to hear shots being fired. They arrived at 404 Indiana and heard some additional shots as they were standing in front of the house. They attempted to contact a guy in the yard and he fled back into the house. They eventually got everyone out of the house. They located the handgun in the yard and some ecstacy pills inside the house. They arrested a male suspect (42 years old) for negligently discharging a firearm and a female suspect (21 years old) arrested for the drugs.

1:27 a. m. , a.m.erican Spirit Bar at 3270 Northgate, ShootingNorthgateWe received a call at Mercy Hospital regarding a male subject (27 years old) that lives in Del Paso Heights who had a gun shot would. He claimed he was shot at the a.m.erican Spirit Bar earlier that night. His injuries are not life threatening.

8/6/08Truxel/San Juan Shopping CenterWe met with the 4-corners group on Monday regarding issues at the apartments, school, shopping center at the corner of San Juan/Truxel. One of their complaints were the people who did not obey the parking rules in the shopping center (ie red zone parking). POP Officer John Banks wrote 1 parking citation for red zone and 4 traffic citations.

8/5/089:57 p.m., Stolen Vehicle/drugs/parole arrest, Northgate/Patio, S. NatomasSwing Shift Officer Ja.m.es Gannon spotted a stolen white Honda Accord in the drive thru of the Kentucky Fried Chicken on Northgate. There was a male driver and female passenger. As other officers arrived and set up a perimeter, the suspect (Anthony Ortega 30 yrs old) got out of the car and ran from officers. He eventually tried to run across Northgate - almost getting hit by several cars. Officers caught him. He was arrested for the stolen car, metha.m.pheta.m.ine that was found and a parole violation (he was on parole). The female passenger lives in Carmichael and the suspect lives in the sa.m.e area off of Northgate Blvd. The car was stolen from 11th/T st downtown on 7/19/08.

4:10 p. m. , Bannon Creek Park at 2780 Azevedo, Grand TheftSouth NatomasVictim (15 yrs old) was sitting in the park listening to his I-Pod. He got up and started walking out of the park when the suspect ran up behind him and snatched his I-Pod. No gun seen and no physical injuries. The suspect ran from the victim west bound on W. El Ca.m.ino. The suspect was described as a male black juvenile about 16 years old, 6'0", skinny with dreadlocks.

Day shift, Northgate Boulevard, Traffic EnforcementSouth NatomasThe traffic tea.m. continued their traffic enforcement on Northgate Blvd. in response to the recent robberies on Northgate Blvd. (there hasn't been another robbery since the Go Wireless Robbery last week). They wrote 37 traffic citations, gave 9 warnings, and towed one car for 30-days.

8/4/089:08 p. m. , Med 7 Urgent Care Parking lot at 4112 E. Commerce WayNorth NatomasVictim was assaulted (hit with the suspects gun) and robbed in the parking lot of Med 7 Urgent care. The suspects (2 Male Hispanic adults 22-28, wearing hoodies and bandana's over their faces. One was 6' tall, and the other was 5'10". ), both armed with guns, took money and a cell phone. They fled north bound on E. Commerce in a newer Black Honda Prelude.

Dayshift, Northgate Boulevard, Traffic EnforcementAs part of our response to the robberies on Northgate Boulevard (Baskin Robbins, Quality Inn & Go Wireless) - the traffic unit worked Northgate Boulevard during dayshift hours. The had 24 traffic citations, 2 warnings and 1 vehicle towed.

8/1/088:37 a. m. , Azevedo/W. El Ca.m.ino, Drug ArrestSRO's were working the S. Natomas area regarding recent robberies and other activity. They stopped a car at Azevedo/W. El Ca.m.ino. The car just left the Bannon Creek Park. The suspect had 2 ounces of heroin on him. He was arrested on drug charges and his car was towed. Suspect does not live in

Natomas and is 26 years old.

7/31/085:11 p. m. , Save Mart Parking Lot at 3291 Truxel, Cell phone SnatchSouth NatomasSuspect (male black adult 20-21 years old, 5'5", Heavy set, long twisties/braids, wearing a white t-shirt and black paja.m.a pants) walked up to the female victim in the parking lot. He tried to strike up conversation. He then snatched her cell phone and ran to a waiting car in the parking lot. He fled south bound on Truxel in a Gold SUV 4-door Lexus.

11:44 p. m. , Cicle K at 600 Rio Tierra Circle K, Armed business robberySouth Natomas3 suspects (male black subjects with bandana's and hoodies) entered the store armed with a gun and demanded money. They fled on foot with money and cell phones.

7/30/08 11:09 p. m. , North Natomas Community Park at 245 Menard CircleNatomas ParkNeighbors called in a suspicious car near the park. Paladin Security arrived and also called police. Officers arrived and ultimately arrested a suspect (lives in N. Natomas) for various sex related charges. There was an underage girl in the car with the suspect. Great job of the neighbors recognizing that something isn't right on their street!

The above call brings up a good reminder. You can all check your neighborhoods for sex offenders. Go to www. sacpd. org and scroll down the page until you get to a section that talks about "sex offenders" - it is in the middle of the page. You can search your neighborhood for registered sex offenders and you can also register for email alerts when a sex offender moves into your neighborhood. Knowledge is power!Day ShiftSouth NatomasSRO officers worked San Juan again. They conducted 12 traffic stops that resulted in 4 citations. They also had 2 30-day vehicle tows and recovered a stolen truck from the Point Natomas Apts.

7/29/086:15 p. m, Danbrook/Club Center, RobberyNatomas ParkVictim (13 yrs old) was riding his skateboard home from the skate park. He was on the bike path near the pond/nature area. Suspects (1 male white juvenile and 2 male hispanic juveniles, all with buzz hair cuts 16-17 years old) rode up behind the victim on bicycles. They pulled the shirt over his head and took his cell phone. They rode off toward Longs. No gun or physical violence.

DayshiftSouth NatomasSchool Resource Officers (Sgt. Husted, Officers Frazer & Magny) worked San Juan regarding recent robberies and other activity. Their work resulted in 6 traffic citations, 3 30-day vehicle tows, 2 probation searches and two people cited for trespassing at San Juan Village Apartments.