Grant assistant coach may be victim of deadly shooting in Natomas [CONFIRMED]

Grant High School assistant football coach Ed Coleman is reported to be was one of the victims found deceased inside a Natomas early this morning.  According to the Sacramento Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 8:42 a.m. on September 16, 2012 to a welfare check in the 2900 block of Holdrege Way.  Once inside the home, officers…

North Sac Crime Log

Below is a summary of activity performed in the North Area by the Sacramento Police Department for the last seven days. It is for information purposes only. North Sac Crime Activity Log (Sept 4, 2012 – Sept 10, 2012)

SPD provides school safety tips

School is in full swing throughout the city and that means increased congestion around campuses. The Sacramento Police Department took it upon themselves to provide these safety tips for both students and drivers: Always cross the street at a crosswalk, preferably at an intersection controlled by a traffic signal or stop sign.  Look both ways…

North Sac Crime Log

Below is a summary of activity performed in the North Area by the Sacramento Police Department for the last seven days. It is for information purposes only. North Sac Crime Activity Log (Aug 27, 2012 – Sept 3, 2012)

Arrest made in Traction Avenue homicide

The Sacramento Police Department has arrested 23-year-old Albert Padilla (pictured below) for the shooting death of 26-year-old Luis Alfredo Vasquez. On August 11, 2012, at approximately 3:15 a.m., police responded to the 2500 block of Traction Avenue regarding a subject who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located Vasquez with a gunshot wound to the…

Community member stops theft at Elementary School

A watchful community member stepped in and helped catch thieves at a local elementary school. Twin Rivers District Police received an alarm to Westside Elementary School in Rio Linda, Ca. While Officers were responding, a community member called in and reported seeing a female at the school walking away with a laptop computer and telling…