A man was arrested by Paradise Police for inappropriate communications with a minor, using a decoy account. He's charged with sending harmful content and attempting contact with intent for a sexual offense.

A man in Sacramento County barricaded himself in his home with a gun after a neighbor dispute. He shot a sheriff's drone and eventually surrendered without causing injuries.

Roseville Police responded to a call regarding a deceased 56-year-old man found next to a tricycle; detectives are investigating the unattended death.

Devonte Hinkston was arrested by Stanislaus County Sheriff on pimping and pandering charges after a multi-month investigation revealed a sex trafficking ring.

Rocklin PD's night shift used an ALPR system to arrest two suspects linked to vehicle burglaries and credit card thefts, also finding drugs and stolen goods.

A man with a history of school threats was arrested for a court order violation after being seen at an elementary school, breaching a ban from school grounds.

One person died and another was critically injured in a head-on crash on Highway 88 in Amador County, with the road closed for several hours during investigations.

A young woman died and a man was injured in an early morning solo-vehicle crash on I-80 near Fairfield; wet roads and speed may have been factors. Traffic was delayed due to lane closures.

A man in Stockton was arrested after accidentally shooting himself and a friend while showing off a gun. The incident resulted in non-life-threatening injuries.

A suspect in a Sacramento-area storage facility theft was hit by a car while fleeing and sustained serious injuries. Details of the stolen items are unclear.

Nurse Susan "Suzie" Smith died in a helicopter crash; her organ donation and "heroes walk" honored her legacy of service. Details of the crash are under investigation.

Election ballots and mail were stolen then recovered in Woodland, Yolo County; 30 ballots water-damaged will be replaced, and unaffected voters will be contacted.

Cal/OSHA cited the Marysville Police Department for violations related to Officer Rodarte's line-of-duty death, including improper body armor and inadequate training, totaling $153,375 in penalties. The city plans to appeal the citations.