Archive for August, 2008

Juveniles Pegged For School Arson

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

IRVINE - Following several suspicious fires reportedly set at College Park Elementary school over the weekend, five juveniles were arrested for arson, according to police. (more…)

Arrest of Sacramento man reveals arsenal of guns, bombs

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

By Brad Smith

United Reporting Crime Beat Reporter

YREKA — A 54-year-old Sacramento man, who reportedly had a bomb stuck inside his boot, is in custody after an Aug. 19 struggle with police officers and civilians.

After Mike Anthony Solano, of 8260 Florin Town Way, was taken into custody, officers discovered his “private arsenal,” Yreka police chief Brian Bowles said.

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Caretaker grabs illegal ‘fringe benefits’

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

   A Nevada City woman faces multiple charges after being arrested Thursday when investigators tied her to the illegal use of credit cards belonging to elderly care patients. (more…)

Road Rage, Attempted Stabbing, Leads To Arrest

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Costa Mesa, CA – Police, responding to a stabbing in progress near a gas pump at the Arco station  at 2021 Newport Blvd., arrived to find a knife wielding suspect being held down reportedly by his two potential victims.

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Warrant sweep nets fugitive wanted for attempted murder

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

By Brad Smith

United Reporting Crime Beat Reporter

SACRAMENTO — A July 30 warrant sweep ran by the Sacramento Police Department and other allied agencies resulted in the arrest of an attempted murder suspect. (more…)