Sacramento County Sheriff's Department

Identify of Sex Assault Suspect Sought

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:48:18 GMT

On May 7, 2012, shortly before 8:00 p.m., a female adult was parked on Verner Avenue near Greenback Lane, waiting for assistance after her vehicle broke down. The female victim was approached by a man who offered to assist her. When the victim refused the suspect’s offer for assistance, he grabbed her and pulled her a short distance to a nearby wooded area.

The suspect (see attached composite sketch) had a large knife sheathed at his side, secured on a belt loop, but did not brandish it at the victim. The suspect exposed his private parts to the victim and said that he intended to sexually assault her. This incident was interrupted by the arrival of the victim’s friend, which caused the suspect to flee the scene. A search of the area was conducted, but the suspect was not located.

The suspect in this case is described as a black male adult, between 40-42 years old, approximately 6’4” tall and weighing about 220 pounds. He has a stocky build, dark complexion, and short, curly hair. He had a full beard during this incident, and was wearing a dirty, white T-shirt and camouflage pants.

Anyone recognizing this suspect, or having information regarding this incident, is asked to call the Sheriff’s Sex Assault Bureau at (916) 874-5070.

Deputy Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Youth Services Unit Launches New Website

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:54:33 GMT

The Youth Services Unit of the Sheriff’s IMPACT Division has created a website to educate and inform the public about its mission and philosophy. This unit is one of three components of the IMPACT Division, and is dedicated to the reduction and suppression of youth violence and delinquency in the communities within Sacramento County.

Information regarding the unit’s mission statement, programs and scheduled events can all be found by visiting www.ssdysu.org. The public is encouraged to look into this website and see the unique approach that is being undertaken in Sacramento County to combat many complex issues facing the young men and women in our communities.

Deputy Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Sheriff to Provide Emergency Law Enforcement Service in Isleton

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:14:52 GMT

At approximately 7:00 p.m. tonight, the interim city manager in the city of Isleton contacted the Sheriff’s Department to advise that the Isleton Police Department was no longer functioning. A request was made for the Sheriff’s Department to provide law enforcement service to the residents of the city until further notice.

In response to this situation, Sheriff Jones authorized the Sheriff’s Department to immediately assume law enforcement response for “priority one” calls in the city of Isleton. Sheriff’s deputies will respond to calls for service if there is a life-threatening or critical emergency only. All other calls for service will be referred to the city’s office during regular business hours.

This arrangement will remain in place until further notice.

Deputy Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Narcotic Charges

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:07:57 GMT

Earlier this morning, a 23-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on narcotics charges. Kelly Smith, 43, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or deceit, and unlawful use of personal identifying information of another. Smith was later released from custody after posting bail.

On March 31, 2012, investigators within the Sheriff’s Department learned of alleged misconduct by Smith. An investigation was immediately initiated, and Smith was placed on administrative leave. Further investigation by the Sheriff’s Department’s Professional Standards Division resulted in the charges that Smith was arrested for today.

Sheriff Jones stated, “Maintaining the public trust is paramount to the Sheriff’s Department. Any alleged violation of that trust is something that the Sheriff’s Department will aggressively investigate and take appropriate action.”

Both the administrative and criminal investigations into these allegations are ongoing and, as such, no further information can be given at this time. More information regarding these investigations will be released if and when it becomes available.

Deputy Jason Ramos,
Spokesman
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department/
Rancho Cordova Police Department

Detectives Seek Identity of Burglary Suspect

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:18:44 GMT

Sheriff’s detectives are looking to identify a suspect involved in a residential burglary last month. In the early morning hours of April 22, 2012, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress in the 3000 block of Tamango Way in Sacramento. Investigation revealed that several suspects from a neighboring property had burglarized the victim residence, and taken property back to their own home.

Tony Lewis, 35, and Kimi Crawford, 35, (photos of these suspects are not available at this time) have both been arrested in connection with this case. Further investigation led to the seizure of some video surveillance from the suspects’ residence, which captured the suspects taking stolen property from the victim residence into their home. A third suspect, a male adult, can be seen in the video and is still unidentified. He is described as a light-skinned male, believed to be between 5’10” tall with a slender build, between his late 20’s and mid 30’s.

Anyone knowing the identity of the man depicted in these photos (see attached) is asked to call the Sheriff’s Property Crimes Bureau at (916) 874-5051.

Deputy Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

School Employee Arrested for Sex with Minor

Tue, 08 May 2012 22:50:25 GMT

On May 7, 2012, Sheriff’s detectives arrested an employee with the Elk Grove Unified School District for engaging in multiple unlawful sex acts with a minor. Sean Darnell Davis, 42, was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail late yesterday evening, and is being held on $25,000 bail.

Davis (see attached photo) is believed to have maintained an ongoing sexual relationship with the female victim from the beginning of the school year in August 2011 until February 2012, during which time the victim was 17 years old.

Davis has been employed with the school district for several years, and detectives believe that there may be other minors who he has had inappropriate sexual contact with. Anyone having information regarding this is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Department’s Sexual and Elder Assault Bureau at (916) 874-5070.

Deputy Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIALS

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:03:40 GMT

The public and the Media is invited to join local and California Law Enforcement Officials in commemorating the officers who have given their lives in the line of duty in 2011. The week of May 13-19, 2012, has been designated “National Police Week”, a time to honor officers who have fallen in the line-of-duty and in recognition of the sacrifice of those loved and left behind

On Thursday, May 3rd at noon (12:00 p.m.), the 10th Annual Remembrance Ceremony will take place at the Sacramento Police & Sheriff’s Memorial, 500 Arden Way, Sacramento. All of the fallen officers from the past 162 years of Sacramento’s Law Enforcement History will be recognized.

On Sunday, May 6th, the California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation will be holding a Candlelight Vigil beginning at the California Peace Officers Memorial Monument, 10th Street and Capitol Mall, at 8:30 p.m.

On Monday, May 7th, the California Peace Officers Memorial dedication ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the California Peace Officers Memorial Monument, 10th Street and Capitol Mall.

The California Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony Public Information Officer is Don Blankenship. He can be reached at (714) 402-5777. Press packets are available at the Sheriff’s Administration Building, 711 G Street, Sacramento.

For information about the local law enforcement events, contact the Sheriff’s Media Office at (916)874-5021 or Sacramento Police Department at (916)808-0808.

Deputy Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

New Red Light Digital Camera System

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:38:21 GMT

The Sacramento Metropolitan Red Light Photo Enforcement Detail has placed a new digital red light photo enforcement camera system on Calvine Road at the Northbound Highway 99 off-ramp, in the County of Sacramento. The new system is currently being tested and is scheduled to go “live” on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 12:01 a.m.

For a period of thirty days, red light violators will be mailed a warning notice. On May 31, 2012 at 12:01 a.m., red light violators at this intersection will begin to receive citations by mail. When a citation is issued and received by the violator, it will include a referral to a website where the violator can view the still and/or video images of the violation. The violator should be able to clearly see where their vehicle was in relation to the intersection’s limit line, and the green, yellow and red lights.

Increased traffic safety is the number one priority of the Sacramento Metropolitan Red Light Photo Enforcement Program. There has been up to a 76% reduction in red-light related crashes at photo-enforced intersections in the city and county since the implementation of the program. Furthermore, there has been a 28% reduction in red-light related crashes at all signal-controlled intersections within the city and county of Sacramento.

Deputy Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Homicide Suspect Arrested

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:54:03 GMT

Earlier this morning, Sheriff’s Homicide detectives arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a man in Elverta last month. Andrew Jeffries, 33, was taken into custody at 7:30 this morning after being located at a residence in Sacramento. Jeffries (see attached photo) was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on charges of homicide and unlawful possession of a firearm by an ex-felon. He is currently being held without bail.

On March 28, 2012, shortly after 2:00 a.m., Sheriff deputies responded to the 1700 block of Kasser Road in Elverta regarding a man found lying on the roadway. The victim, who was later identified as 33 year-old Anthony Ortega, had sustained several gunshot wounds to his upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigation into this incident led to the identification of Jeffries as the person responsible for this crime. Homicide detectives are conducting further investigation, and the case remains open. Anyone with additional information regarding this case is asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (916) 874-5115.

Deputy Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman

Fatal Shooting in Foothill Farms

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:40:18 GMT

Shortly after 3:00 a.m. today, Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 5200 block of Karm Way in Foothill Farms regarding a shooting. Information in the call was that a man had shot an intruder at a home, and that the victim had been driven away from the scene. This vehicle was observed speeding away from the scene by the first deputy arriving at the location.

The vehicle with the victim inside was stopped by deputies on Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights. Emergency medical personnel were called, and responded to that location. The victim, an 18 year-old male, had suffered a single gunshot to his upper body. He was taken to a nearby hospital, and later died as a result of his injury.

Deputy Jason Ramos,
Sheriff's Spokesman