Sacramento County Sheriff's Department

Suspect Shot by Deputy Booked

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:34:22 GMT

The suspect who attempted to rob employees at a CVS pharmacy in Carmichael earlier this week has been booked into jail after being released from the hospital. Zecharia Scholes, 36, was charged with kidnapping and robbery. He is being held on $150,000 bail.

On May 14th at approximately 5:00 p.m., Sheriff's deputies responded to the CVS store at 4959 Marconi Avenue regarding a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, deputies entered the business and encountered Scholes in the secure area of the pharmacy, holding an employee at gunpoint. Due to the immediate threat to the employee and other customers, a deputy fired his weapon at Scholes, striking and disabling him. Scholes was transported to a hospital to be treated for his injuries, and was released earlier today and booked into custody.

Sergeant Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Zecharia Scholes

Homicide in North Highlands

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:25:26 GMT

Sheriff's detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that claimed the life of a young girl and wounded two adults late yesterday evening. The incident happened in the 6300 block of Channing Drive in North Highlands at approximately 10:30 p.m.

Deputies received several calls regarding gunshots fired outside of a home. Upon arrival, they discovered three shooting victims inside of a residence. An adult male and adult female, both in their forties, and a ten year-old girl had all sustained gunshot wounds. They were transported to an area hospital where, unfortunately, the young girl succumbed to her injuries. The man and woman are expected to survive.

A canvass of the neighborhood was conducted; homicide detectives and CSI units responded to the scene. Evidence suggests that multiple gunshots were fired from outside of the home into the residence by an unknown number of assailants. Rounds went through the walls and windows of the home, striking all three victims. The exact motive for this incident remains uncertain, and no definitive suspect information has been established.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (916) 874-5115. Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com, by texting to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering the keyword SSD, or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).

The identity of the victim in this case will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner's Office.

Sergeant Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Homicide in South Sacramento

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:19:45 GMT

Sheriff's Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting in south Sacramento that left one man dead and injured another earlier this morning. Just after 12:30 a.m., deputies responded to the 4800 block of Baker Avenue in response to numerous calls of gunshots fired. Upon arrival, they located a 27 year-old man shot multiple times in the upper body. He was lying in the front yard of a home, and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 22 year-old man, shot once in the arm, was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive his injuries.

A neighborhood canvass was conducted, but no information was available with respect to identifying information of any suspect(s) associated with the shooting. One witness reported a vehicle speeding away from the location just after the gunshots, but it is unknown if it was directly related to the incident. Investigation into this crime is ongoing and the motive for the shooting remains unknown at this time.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (916) 874-5115. Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com, by texting to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering the keyword SSD, or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).

Sergeant Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Suspect Arrested in Brazen Kidnapping

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:46:19 GMT

Sheriff's detectives have arrested a man in connection with the attempted abduction of a seven year-old girl in south Sacramento last weekend. Cedric Holland, 25, was taken into custody by the Major Crimes Bureau at his residence yesterday at approximately 5:30 p.m. A vehicle believed to be used by Holland during the crime was also located at his residence and recovered for evidentiary purposes.

On May 11, 2013 shortly after 1:00 p.m., the victim was walking with family members near 54th Street and 47th Avenue. The suspect drove up in a vehicle, grabbed the victim, and placed her in the trunk of his car before driving away. A moment later, the victim was able to escape the vehicle when the trunk opened. The victim jumped from the car onto the ground, and the suspect fled the scene. The victim was assisted by a woman who witnessed her escape, and reunited her with family.

Evidence from the scene where the girl was taken linked Holland to the incident. Detectives also learned through further investigation that Holland had interacted with the victim at a business in the area earlier that morning. It is believed that Holland unsuccessfully attempted to lure the victim out of the business with him at that time.

Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, a booking photograph of Holland is not being released at this time. Holland is in custody for a charge of kidnapping and being held on $1,000,000 bail.

The Sheriff's Department is extremely grateful to the public for the many tips that were generated following the media coverage of this incident.

Sergeant Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Robbery Suspect Shot by Deputy

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:12:28 GMT

At 5:00 p.m. today, Sheriff's deputies responded to the CVS Pharmacy in the 4900 block of Marconi Avenue regarding a robbery in progress. Information in the call was that a man was armed inside the business, robbing the pharmacy area at gunpoint. The suspect was described as white male in his 30s, with dark hair and a goatee.

When deputies arrived at the location, they were informed that the suspect was still inside the business. A witness stated that the suspect was still armed. Additional information was that employees were locked inside an office within the business.

As deputies entered the business, they proceeded toward the rear, where the suspect was reported to have been. Deputies observed a man matching the suspect's description standing in the secure area of the pharmacy. An employee was at that location with the suspect, standing several feet away. One of the deputies observed the suspect holding a handgun.

The deputies ordered the suspect several times to drop the gun, but he refused to comply with the directives. Due to the suspect being armed, and his close proximity to an employee who was in imminent danger, one of the deputies discharged his duty weapon, firing a single shot at the suspect. The suspect was struck in his upper body, and immediately fell to the ground. Deputies quickly advanced to secure him, and proceeded to conduct a protective sweep of the business to ensure that nobody was injured.

The suspect was transported to a local hospital; at this time it is believed that he is expected to survive his injury. No employees or customers in the business, nor any deputies who responded, were injured during this incident. It was discovered that the suspect had been in possession of a replica firearm.

Investigation into the incident will be conducted by the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Professional Standards Division, which is standard practice for any officer-involved shooting that occurs in the Sheriff's Department's jurisdiction. In accordance with Sheriff's Department policies and procedures, the deputy involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. He is a twenty-five year veteran of the department, currently assigned to Field and Investigative Services.

If and when the suspect recovers from his injury and is deemed medically fit for incarceration, he will likely be arrested on charges related to the robbery.

Sergeant Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Suspect Held in Burglary Series

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:17:02 GMT

A twenty-eight year-old man has been arrested in connection with two separate break-ins to a music store in Sacramento County. Eric Brown, 28, was arrested last week in Citrus Heights, and charged with burglary. He was identified through an anonymous tip from a caller who recognized him from surveillance video from the business.

On May 2, 2013 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Sheriff's deputies responded to the call of a window smash at Tim's Music Store in the 2800 block of Marconi Avenue. It was determined that several musical instruments had been taken from the business. The following day, deputies responded again to the victim business at approximately 10:15 p.m. The suspect had smashed a glass window and gained access to the business, again stealing several instruments from the location. Loss was estimated in the tens of thousands of dollars.

On May 7, 2013, Citrus Heights Police officers received a call from someone who observed Brown (see attached booking photo) and recognized him from media coverage of the burglaries. After a brief foot pursuit, Brown was detained. Sheriff's detectives responded to Citrus Heights, and took Brown into custody when it was determined he was the suspect seen in the victim business's surveillance video from the aforementioned burglaries.

Sergeant Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Eric Brown

Robbery Suspect Sought

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:42:28 GMT

Sheriff's detectives are seeking the identity of a man responsible for a robbery last Friday. On May 10, 2013 at approximately 12:45 p.m., the suspect entered the Schools Financial Credit Union in the 5000 block of Madison Avenue. He then used a note to demand money from one of the tellers, before leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect (see attached surveillance photo) is described as a white male adult in his mid-30s. He is approximately 6'1" tall and 250 pounds, with red hair and a goatee. During the robbery, he wore a brown baseball cap with a black logo on the side, a black shirt and dark pants.

Anyone knowing the identity of this suspect is asked to contact the Sheriff's Robbery Bureau at (916) 874-5051. Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com, by texting to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering the keyword SSD, or by calling Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Sergeant Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Thieves Busted in Airport Parking Lot

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:32:02 GMT

Three men are in custody today in connection with the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles parked at the Sacramento International Airport. All three suspects were booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on charges of grand theft, attempted grand theft and conspiracy.

Shortly after 6:00 a.m. today, a Sheriff's deputy assigned to the Airport Division was driving through the long-term parking lot. The deputy observed a bag on the ground outside of a vehicle, and went to inspect it further. At this time, she observed three men in another vehicle parked in an adjacent stall. Investigation revealed a number of catalytic converters that the men were in possession of. The three occupants of the vehicle were detained, and further investigation was conducted.

Deputies determined that all three converters had been stolen from other vehicles, and that the men were in the process of trying to take a fourth when the deputy came across them. Deputies also located a number of tools used to remove the converters.

The suspects were identified as Lon Nguyen, 36, Nhan Nguyen, 27, and Eduardo Labitoria, 27.

Sergeant Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Lon Nguyen	Nhan Nguyen

Eduardo Labitoria

Suspect Sought in Brazen Kidnapping

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:49:56 GMT

Sheriff's detectives are looking for a man responsible for kidnapping a seven year-old girl in south Sacramento this past weekend. The incident occurred in broad daylight on a public street, and investigators fear that the suspect may attempt to seek additional victims.

Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on May 11, 2013, the victim was walking with her mother in the 5300 block of 47th Avenue. The suspect pulled alongside the victim, grabbed her, and placed her in the trunk of his car, before driving away. The victim's mother began screaming, which alerted a nearby resident who called 911 to report the incident.

Fortunately, the victim was somehow able to open the trunk of the car from inside, and jump out of the vehicle as the suspect drove away. The victim sustained some minor superficial scratches, but escaped from the event without serious injury. She was transported to a local hospital with her family for treatment, and later released.

The suspect (see attached composite sketch) is described as a male between 25 and 35 years of age. He has light-brown skin, and is believed to be 5'10" to 6' tall, and weigh between 170 and 190 pounds. He has black, shoulder-length hair, which was worn either in braids or dreadlocks. At the time of this incident, he was wearing a black shirt with a white, printed design on the front. The suspect's vehicle was described as a dark green or blue 4-door sedan with tinted windows.

Anyone knowing the identity of this suspect is asked to contact the Sheriff's Department at (916) 874-5115. Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com, by texting to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering the keyword SSD, or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).

Sergeant Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Homicide in Rio Linda

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:06:02 GMT

Sheriff's Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man late yesterday evening at a home in Rio Linda. Deputies responded to the 6800 block of Radalyac Court just after 10:15 p.m. in response to calls regarding a man who was shot. The victim, a black male who appeared to be in his 20's, was found inside a residence with at least one gunshot wound to his upper body. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

Two men who were at the home where the victim was found were detained for questioning by deputies. Preliminary information from witnesses suggested that two or three vehicles were seen speeding away from the location after the shooting. It was not immediately known whether the occupants of those vehicles were related to the shooting incident.

The motive for this crime is unknown, and detectives have yet to identify any suspect(s) in this case. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact Sheriff's Homicide detectives at (916) 874-5115. Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com, by texting to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering the keyword SSD, or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).

The identity of the victim in this case will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner's Office, after notification has been made to his next of kin.

Sergeant Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman