Police nab copper thief at park in North Sac

Sacramento Police caught a copper thief red-handed at a North Sacramento park over the weekend. On Sunday, June 24, 2012, the Sacramento Police Department arrested 29-year-old Patrick Hayes for vandalism, destruction of electrical lines, and for possession of burglary tools and stolen property. The arrest would not have occurred were it not for a citizen…

Police arrest drum thief

The Sacramento Police Department arrested 27-year-old Jaspreet Hayer on Friday, June 22 for felony possession of stolen property and violation of parole. Police say arrest would not have occurred were it not for a tenacious burglary victim, an alert musician store clerk, and follow-up by the Sacramento Police Department’s North Area Crime Suppression Unit (CSU).…

Twin Rivers police officer charged with assault

An officer with the Twin Rivers Police Department has been charged with four counts of misdemeanor assault. In January 2012, the Sacramento Police Department, at the request of the Twin Rivers School Board, investigated possible criminal and administrative misconduct of Branche Smith, a police officer with the Twin Rivers Police Department. At the conclusion of…

Police stop bb gun shooting spree

Sacramento Police stopped a bb-gun shooting spree Tuesday night. According to the Sacramento Police Department, someone drove by the Sacramento News & Review building on June 19 and shot out their window with a bb gun. Thirty minutes later an officer saw the same subjects drive Marysville Blvd/Arcade and shot the bb gun at a…

Golf Championship supporting youth this Friday

The First Tee of Greater Sacramento hosts the 21st Annual Sacramento Jr/Sr Championship this Friday, June 22 at the Alister Mackenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks. Registration is at 6:30am, followed by the Shotgun Start at 7:30am. The event supports Youth Life Skills Education. For tournament or sponsorship information, visit the event website or call…

Final Pops in the Parks this weekend

Hagginwood, Ben Ali, Woodlake and Swanston Estate residents can catch some tunes this weekend. Councilmember Steve Cohn will host his final Pops in the Park concert of the season this Saturday, June 23 at 6pm at Henschel Park. The free event features entertainment by Ivan Najera & Friends Visitors can bring blankets and lawn chairs for…

Movie in the park this week in Natomas

Robla and Northpoint residents have the opportunity to catch a movie outside this week. Vice Mayor Angelique Ashby will host a movie night this Friday, June 22 at 8pm at North Natomas Community Park. The movie, Puss in Boots, will be shown outside and under the stars. Be sure to bring your blankets, chairs, and…