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51 years ago today, Officer Rodney Butts lost his life in the line of duty.Officer Butts died on October 15, 1975 after ...
10/15/2026

51 years ago today, Officer Rodney Butts lost his life in the line of duty.

Officer Butts died on October 15, 1975 after suffering a sudden heart attack after subduing a suspect who was resisting arrest. Officer Butts became ill after booking the suspect into the jail. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Officer Butts, a 15-year veteran of the police department, was 40 years old.

This morning the Sacramento Police Department’s Honor Guard attended the Memorial Service in Visalia, California for Cal...
10/13/2026

This morning the Sacramento Police Department’s Honor Guard attended the Memorial Service in Visalia, California for California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Liles who was tragically killed in the line of duty on September 28, 2026. His legacy of service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Yesterday, SPD's East Command was honored to attend the town hall event at the Clunie Center hosted by the Mayor Kevin M...
10/08/2026

Yesterday, SPD's East Command was honored to attend the town hall event at the Clunie Center hosted by the Mayor Kevin McMcarty and Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum. The event fostered a great conversation on economic development, public safety, and homelessness.

After 24 years of dedicated service, we proudly congratulate Captain Harrington on his retirement from the Sacramento Po...
10/07/2026

After 24 years of dedicated service, we proudly congratulate Captain Harrington on his retirement from the Sacramento Police Department.

Captain Harrington began his career with the department in 2002 and has dedicated more than two decades to serving our community. Throughout his career he contributed to numerous assignments including Patrol, Metro, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, Investigations, Internal Affairs, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Communications, and Support Services Administrations.

Captain Harrington’s commitment, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on the department and the community he proudly served.

Congratulations on an outstanding career, Captain Harrington, and thank you for 24 years of dedicated service.

Last week SPD’s North Problem Oriented Policing (NPOP) unit and Community Service Representative (CSR) participated in a...
10/07/2026

Last week SPD’s North Problem Oriented Policing (NPOP) unit and Community Service Representative (CSR) participated in a Business and Safety Walk in Natomas with members of the Natomas Chamber of Commerce and SMUD. The business walk created a wonderful opportunity for fostering a strong environment in support of local business owners and community leaders in the Natomas Region.

Thank you to N Magazine in Natomas for providing photographs of the event.

UPDATE: Following a continued investigation into this homicide, detectives were able to additionally book 51-year-old Jo...
10/06/2026

UPDATE: Following a continued investigation into this homicide, detectives were able to additionally book 51-year-old Joshua Huston of Sacramento on homicide-related charges. Huston has remained in custody at the Sacramento County Main Jail after being arrested on January 16, on charges related to being a felon in possession of a fi***rm and brandishing a fi***rm during this incident.

On Thursday, January 15, 2026, just after 1:15 a.m., Sacramento Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of A Street and Ahern Street. Responding officers located an adult female victim, who sustained at least one gunshot wound. Officers rendered emergency medical aid until Fire personnel arrived on scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

Due to the circumstances, Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to take over the investigation. They processed the scene, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses. The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation. There is no suspect information to release at this time.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased after next-of-kin have been notified.

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this investigation to contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.

Congratulations to Officer Varnado for officially being sworn in today with the Sacramento Police Department. Officer Va...
10/06/2026

Congratulations to Officer Varnado for officially being sworn in today with the Sacramento Police Department. Officer Varnado joins our department as a lateral officer, bringing valuable experience to our team.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Varnado!

If you are interested in pursuing a career with the Sacramento Police Department, we encourage you to submit your application! https://www.joinsacpd.org/

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating an at-risk missing person. The MP ...
10/06/2026

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating an at-risk missing person. The MP is 66-year-old Richard Peltier. Richard is at-risk due to a medical and mental health condition. Richard is 5’11", 180 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. Richard was last seen around 11:30 a.m. on 9/28/26, in the 10 block of Synthia Ct. Richard was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and green crocs. If you’ve seen Richard or know his whereabouts, please contact the Sacramento Police Department immediately. Thank you.

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