Carlos Mateo's parole was denied due to his lack of maturity and ongoing risk to public safety, after serving time for a 2010 manslaughter conviction.

The Galt Police Department thwarted an ATM burglary on New Year's Eve involving two men who planned to cut power to the machine but were caught and arrested. They face multiple charges.

A woman was robbed at gunpoint at the Folsom Palladio 16 Cinema. Law enforcement responded, and the suspect, described as a young white male, stole her car, which was later found in Sacramento. No arrests have been made.

A body found in Thermalito Afterbay has been confirmed to be Andruw Cornett, one of two brothers who went missing during a duck hunting trip in December. The search for his brother Wesley continues.

Police arrested Toli Williamson and Carlos Castaneda after a burglary at a Tracy warehouse; Castaneda was found hiding in a dumpster with help from a heat-vision camera.

A man is in critical but stable condition after being hit by a Sacramento bus at 24th and J streets; authorities are investigating the evening incident.

The Honey Barn Décor Boutique in Marysville was destroyed by a fire, with the cause under investigation. No injuries were reported, and the owner plans to rebuild.

A knife-wielding suspect was shot dead by Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies after non-lethal methods failed to stop their advance. An investigation is underway, with body camera footage to be released within 45 days.

Manuel Maldonado from Turlock was convicted of murder for the fatal stabbing of David Mendoza, with further court proceedings regarding his criminal history and gang involvement pending.

Rocklin police responded to a false gunfire report on New Year's Eve, finding no evidence of shots. The area was temporarily closed but is now clear. No injuries or arrests occurred.

Galt Police request public help to identify suspects from a series of commercial burglaries using surveillance footage of four individuals and a silver/blue SUV.

Placer County is preparing for its annual Red Sand Project to mark Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with an event on January 9, 2025, focusing on raising awareness about human trafficking by pouring red sand into sidewalk cracks.

West Sacramento invites residents to apply for commissions, including a youth seat on the Parks, Recreation & Intergenerational Services Commission. Applications are open until January 3, 2025, despite online system issues.