Sacramento Police Department

On Friday, May 8, 2026, just after 4:30 a.m., Sacramento Police officers responded to reports of a burglary in progress at a business in the 8500 block of Thys Court. Additional calls received also reported a shooting. Responding officers located an adult male burglary suspect with at least one gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving measures, the suspect was pronounced deceased on scene by Fire personnel. During the investigation, an additional adult male burglary suspect arrived at an area hospital with at least one gunshot wound and was reported to be in stable condition. A security guard for the business that was believed to have shot the burglary suspects, remained on scene and was detained by officers. 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. After a thorough investigation, a voluntary manslaughter arrest warrant was obtained for the security guard, 55-year-old Joseph Mills of Sacramento. On May 19, Mills was arrested on the warrant and weapons related charges and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. 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.

Sacramento, Calif. – The Sacramento Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on July 2nd, 2026, focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to bicyclists or pedestrians, or failing to stop for signs and signals. “We all have places to be and not everyone gets there by car,” Sergeant Anna Mahoney said. “Bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to the road but face even more risk without the protections vehicles have. We should all be looking out for one another.” The Sacramento Police Department offers steps drivers and pedestrians can take to greatly reduce the risk of getting injured or in a crash: Pedestrians: - Be predictable. Use crosswalks when available. - Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care. - Do not walk or run into the path of a vehicle. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop. - Be visible. Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors, reflective material and carry a flashlight, particularly at dawn, dusk or at night. - Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see, or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits. Drivers: - Do not speed, and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks, and between intersections where pedestrians may cross. - Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn. - Never drive impaired. Bicyclists: - Obey traffic laws, use hand signals, use lights at night (front white light and rear red reflector), and wear a helmet. - Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle. - Avoid the door zone: do not ride too closely to parked cars. - If there’s a bike lane, use it, unless making a left turn, passing, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed. - Yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections, and between intersections where pedestrians may cross. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, just before 10:30 p.m., Sacramento Police Department officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the 2800 block of Atlas Avenue. Responding officers located an adult male with at least one puncture wound. Officers administered emergency medical aid to the victim until the Sacramento Fire Department arrived on scene. SFD transported the victim to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. 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.

The Sacramento Police Department is asking the community's assistance in locating an at-risk missing person. The MP is 89-year-old Francisco Guillen. Francisco is at-risk due to having dementia. Francisco is 5'06, 140 pounds, with short gray and silver hair, and brown eyes. Francisco was last seen wearing a straw hat, white polo shirt, red flannel pajama pants and brown slippers. Francisco was last seen around 9:40 a.m. on July 2, 2026, in the 4300 block of 65th Street. If you've seen Francisco or know his whereabouts, please contact the Sacramento Police Department immediately. Thank you.

🚨🚨Officers on scene in the 5300 block of Callister Ave regarding a report of a suspicious subject making threats. The suspect is now barricaded inside of a residence. Crisis Negotiators and SWAT have been deployed to this incident in an effort to get the suspect to peacefully surrender. Please avoid the area. Follow this thread for updates.