Two Strikes, And…Judge Explains Consequences of Defendant’s Burglary Crimes
By Zoey Hou SACRAMENTO, CA– In Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Patrick Marlette’s department Tuesday, he explained…
Trio Accused of Stealing Catalytic Converters Released Pretrial – For Now; Can’t Talk to Each Other
By Stacie Guevara WOODLAND, CA – After being accused of stealing catalytic converters and committing a misdemeanor,…
Man Sent to Trial on Burglary Case; Defense Argues Lack of Physical Evidence
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – In a multiple defendant burglary case, Sacramento County Superior Court…
Sacramento Man Faces Trial after Alleged Burglary and Threats toward Family over Car
By Ganga Nair SACRAMENTO, CA – What began as a disagreement over car ownership culminated in defendant…
Trial Set for 3 Individuals Charged with Burglary of Person Accused of Homicide
By Natasha Pawar SACRAMENTO, CA – Three individuals—John Defeher, Karen Hughes and Randy Webb—will all stand trial…
Defendant Sentenced, Requests Serving Time at Home for Tesla Job Offer – Judge Declines after Victim Describes Ordeal as ‘Nightmare’
By Serene Chang ALAMEDA, CA – At Gabriel Ross’ sentencing in Alameda County Superior Court Dept. 11…
Man Sent to Trial on Burglary Charge after Being Declared Mentally Incompetent Last Year
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– Judge Trena H. Burger-Plavan found sufficient evidence in a preliminary hearing here…
Man Claims He Broke into Home to Search for Dead Body; PD Requests Mental Health Diversion
By Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA — A man on Thursday came to Riverside County Superior Court for…
Video Surveillance, Officer Testimony Stacked against Business Burglary Suspect – Judge Rules Case Goes to Trial
By Esme Lipton SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Three police officers testified, and a surveillance video was shown…
DIRTY LAUNDRY: Business Owner, Police Officer Testify in Laundromat Burglary and Vandalism Trial
By Anika Khubchandani WOODLAND, CA – Earlier this year, on Jan. 6, a man entered a laundromat…
Knife Threat, Vehicle Theft, and Store Burglary: A Defendant’s Path across Sacramento Outlined
By Zoey Hou SACRAMENTO, CA – In a probable cause hearing in Sacramento County Superior Court last…
Defendant Objects to Zoom Prelim Hearing
By Genesis Guzman and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Aaron Dexter was present in Sacramento County…
Immigration Status Reason Defendant Resentenced on New Charge for 2019 Home Depot Burglary
By Zoey Hou and Karisa Cortez SACRAMENTO, CA – A defendant here in Sacramento County Superior Court…
Golf Store Burglar Waives Rights in Exchange for Potential Lighter Sentence
By John Arceno and Genesis Guzman SACRAMENTO, CA – Allen Casey maybe should have taken a hint…
Good Catch by PD, Bail Drastically Cut for Defendant – Another Defendant’s Bail Increased Despite Argument
By Leah Timmerman WOODLAND, CA – A possible filing error in Yolo County Superior Court here Thursday…
Preliminary Hearing Suggests Routine Yardwork Turned into Brutal Beating and Burglary
By Christopher Datu SACRAMENTO, CA – It was just some “routine” yard work, but it allegedly ended…
Judge Orders Prelim Hearing, Despite Police Witnesses’ Vague Memories of Investigation
By Lovepreet Dhinsa SACRAMENTO, CA – Despite some vague and incomplete testimony from investigating officers, a judge…
Neighbor Alerts Victim His House Had Possible Unwanted Visitor, Stops Alleged Burglary
By William McCurry SACRAMENTO – Testimony here in a preliminary hearing in Sacramento County Superior Court this…
Despite Some Prosecution Trouble, Judge Sends 4-Count Case on to Trial
By Kathryn Wood SACRAMENTO – Despite some difficulty in proving a key part of a case, the…
A ‘Sweet’ Burglary Plea Leaves Courtroom in High Spirits
By Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO – Sacramento County Superior Judge Ernest Sawtelle Tuesday joined via Zoom to participate…