Mexican national Orlando Torres Angulo received a 12-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking, after a series of deals with undercover officers led to his arrest by a multi-agency task force.

Former employee Kami Elois Power was indicted for embezzling over $1.4 million from her employer, using fake companies to funnel funds for personal luxuries.

A Sacramento man pleaded guilty to kidnapping a child, with a possible life sentence looming. The child, taken to Peru, was later reunited with the mother.

One victim died in a house fire in Sacramento's 3600 block of Rio Loma Way, with fire crews battling intense flames. The cause is under investigation.

Armed suspect Octavio Hernandez died in an encounter with law enforcement after a manhunt in Calaveras County, following alleged theft and firearm violations.

Two burglaries at Elk Grove's Macy's in December led to the arrest of suspects Felix Ruiz and Vinh Dang, with over $6,000 in stolen items recovered by police.

A coalition met to discuss solutions for rising retail theft under Proposition 36, focusing on collaboration between law enforcement and business owners to implement strategies such as increased surveillance and patrols.

The Sacramento PD seeks help to find suspects who vandalized two Natomas Unified schools with graffiti of bias symbols, which the department condemns.

Darrin Bell, acclaimed cartoonist, was arrested for possession of CSAM, with 134 videos found linked to his account after a tip-off and subsequent investigation by the Sacramento Valley ICAC.

Michael Buchno-Factor of Sacramento received a 30-year sentence for child sexual exploitation, with subsequent lifetime supervised release and a $29,000 restitution order.

An Arizona man was arrested for selling a "ghost gun" used in a Butte County school shooting. The gun was sold to a convicted felon who later used it in the incident.

Turlock is launching a new street crimes unit focused on reducing theft, gang activity, and repeat offenses, with police increasing community presence.

Authorities continue to search for Octavio Hernandez, wanted for vehicle theft and firearm charges, last seen in Calaveras River Canyon, with efforts to communicate and urge him to surrender peacefully.