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Fatal Collision between Vehicle and Bicyclist

Sep 02, 2025 09:50AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

Early Aug. 29, around 2:33 a.m., officers responded to Calvine Road between Bader Road and Bradshaw Road regarding a vehicle versus bicyclist collision.

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Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Collision

Aug 26, 2025 04:33PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. motorcycle collision on Elk Grove Florin Road, just north of Campbell Road, on Friday, August 22 around 6:15 a.m.

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Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested After Pursuit and Search

Aug 13, 2025 11:22AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

An employee at a recycling center near Bond Road and Elk Grove Florin Road was robbed at gunpoint shortly after noon on Aug. 7.

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Starts with a Spark

Aug 08, 2025 10:23AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Fire Department Offers Youth Program

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Cosumnes Fire Department Earns International Accreditation

Aug 07, 2025 12:01PM ● By Cosumnes Community Services Department News Release

The Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department announced on Aug. 6 that it has received Accredited Agency status, placing it among just over 340 fire agencies worldwide recognized for meeting the highest standards of service.

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New Program Delivers Care Beyond the 9-1-1 Call

Aug 06, 2025 04:04PM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

Residents in southern Sacramento County who have trouble accessing regular care will soon receive timely, in-home support through a mobile healthcare program designed to improve health outcomes and reduce unnecessary trips to the emergency room.

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Fatal Collision with Tree on Hood Franklin Road

Jul 29, 2025 03:25PM ● By California Highway Patrol South Sacramento Division News Release

On July 24, at approximately 11:14 p.m., Sacramento Communications Center (SCC) broadcast a call of an iPhone crash notification near Hood Franklin Road at Franklin Road.

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City Releases Fireworks Enforcement Results

Jul 29, 2025 03:22PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

While many in the community celebrated with barbecues, pool parties, and time with family and friends, the Elk Grove Police Department, alongside code enforcement partners, was hard at work ensuring a safe Independence Day for all.

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Stronger Together on National Night Out

Jul 23, 2025 03:13PM ● By Idaly Valencia

National Night Out, held annually on the first Tuesday in August, is a nationwide event that brings neighbors and law enforcement together to promote community safety and unity.

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Robert Topper, the assistant special agent in charge for the San Francisco Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, speaks at
Law Enforcement Partnership Yields 24 Narcotics Arrests

Jul 22, 2025 10:22AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced the results of a recent operation focused on maintaining safety and quality of life in the central city.

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Immigration Enforcement Operations in Sacramento County

Jul 18, 2025 08:52AM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Deputies responded to an incomplete 911 call and found the Florin Home Depot parking lot clear.

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Police Investigate In-Custody Medical Emergency

Jul 03, 2025 10:32AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

Investigation underway after a man suffered a medical emergency while in police custody and died at the hopsital a day later.

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Veterans Memorial Digs into Expansion

Jul 03, 2025 09:40AM ● By Idaly Valencia

After 17 years of planning, the veterans’ tribute at Elk Grove Regional Park is expanding into a regional landmark to honor and memorialize veterans.

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Law enforcement agencies throughout California will participate in Operation Dry Water to help prevent incidents of boating under the influence
Operation Dry Water for Fourth of July Weekend

Jul 02, 2025 09:45AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is urging all boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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On-going Investigation for Fatal Hit and Run

Jun 27, 2025 01:05PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On Friday, June 27, at approximately 5:17 a.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) received reports of a pedestrian down in the lanes of traffic on southbound State Route (SR-99) north of Fruitridge Road.

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Traffic Advisory: Elk Grove Salutes the Red, White & Blue

Jun 26, 2025 04:48PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The City of Elk Grove will implement temporary traffic controls across southeast Elk Grove on Friday, July 4th, for the 29th annual Elk Grove Salutes the Red, White & Blue event.

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Police Department Names Schopf Assistant Chief

Jun 26, 2025 03:15PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

Chief Bobby Davis is pleased to announce the selection of Captain Brian Schopf as the next Assistant Chief of Police for the Elk Grove Police Department.

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18-Year-Old Arrested in Double Homicide on Triplefin Way

Jun 25, 2025 11:59AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department is investigating a double homicide that occurred early June 23 at a residence in the 8200 block of Triplefin Way.

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Two Dead After Fatal Shooting on Triplefin Way

Jun 23, 2025 02:28PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Police Department posted a statement on social media June 23 regarding the fatal shooting that occurred earlier that morning, leaving two individuals dead at a residence on Triplefin Way.

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Police Highlight Motorcycle Safety Awareness

Jun 18, 2025 02:00PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles.

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Youth 411 Program Gives Teens Inside Look at Police Work

Jun 10, 2025 01:26PM ● By MPG Staff

Are you currently a high school student interested in learning more about law enforcement and building relationships within the field? The Elk Grove Police Department is calling all high schoolers to get hands-on experience through its Youth 411 program.

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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly-trained K-9 teams
CHP Unleashes Six New K-9 Teams

Jun 03, 2025 11:24AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly trained K-9 teams May 22 at its West Sacramento K-9 training facility, marking a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.

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The CHP continues to seek motivated individuals who are ready to make a difference in communities throughout California.
CHP Expands Ranks With 133 New Officers

Jun 03, 2025 11:08AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

More than 360 officers have been sworn in so far in 2025 as the department continues a statewide push to enhance public safety

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Boots Collect Thousands for Burn Victims

May 22, 2025 01:27PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Firefighters, interns and volunteers stood at all four corners of the intersection at Laguna Boulevard and Bruceville Road this past weekend, shaking boots and calling on passing drivers to donate to a cause that hits close to home: the Firefighters Burn Institute.

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Police Release Video from In-N-Out Shooting

May 22, 2025 01:22PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove Police Department last Thursday released body-worn camera footage showing the April 12 police shooting of Jerry Tolliver Jr., 50, outside an In-N-Out Burger on East Stockton Boulevard.

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Four Dead in Three Fatal Collisions in Elk Grove Over the Past Week

May 22, 2025 01:14PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Police Department is investigating three separate fatal collisions that occurred over the past seven days, resulting in the deaths of four individuals.

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DeMarco is New Assistant Fire Chief

May 22, 2025 01:13PM ● By Joe Wirt

The Cosumnes Fire Department held a pinning ceremony last week for Matt DeMarco, who was officially sworn in as assistant chief.

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Two People Killed in Fatal Collision on Waterman Road

May 14, 2025 10:36AM ● By By MPG Staff

Two people were killed early Tuesday when the vehicle they were in struck a light pole on northbound Waterman Road just south of Sheldon Road, according to an Elk Grove Police Department news release.

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Elk Grove Named Fourth-Best City to Live in California

May 08, 2025 09:56AM ● By Joe Wirt

Elk Grove was ranked as the fourth-best large city in California to live, according to a ranking released by Consumer Affairs last month.

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Assistant Chief to Retire; Input Sought on Succesor

May 08, 2025 09:44AM ● By MPG Staff

Assistant Chief of Police Paul Solomon will retire from the Elk Grove Police Department after nearly three decades of service, prompting the department to begin the process of selecting his replacement.

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‘Fill the Boots for Burns’ is Back in Elk Grove

May 08, 2025 09:42AM ● By Cosumnes Fire Department News Release

Cosumnes Fire Department crews are once again suiting up and hitting the streets for a cause close to their hearts.

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Galt Man Killed in Elk Grove Crash Remembered for Kindness, Talent

May 08, 2025 09:29AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Connor Lopez, a beloved Elk Grove piano teacher and musician from Galt, was identified as the 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash earlier this month in Elk Grove. His family and friends are mourning the sudden loss of a man they described as warm, witty and extraordinarily gifted.

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Plaques Marking Elk Grove History Stolen

Apr 24, 2025 11:30AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Several historical plaques have gone missing from Elk Grove in recent months, including one marking Murphy’s Corral, a site tied to early events that contributed to California’s transition from Mexican rule to U.S. statehood.

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Officer Shoots Armed Man at In-N-Out

Apr 16, 2025 03:09PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

Officers responded to a call of a person acting erratically and brandishing a firearm inside a restaurant. When officers attempted to contact the individual outside, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

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Double-Homicide Suspect Found in Ditch, Dies Later

Apr 16, 2025 03:08PM ● By MPG Staff

The suspect in an April 7 double homicide, 39-year-old Michael Diego, died at a local hospital on Thursday, April 10, Elk Grove Police reported.

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