Woman Held after Alleged Arson in West Sac; Police Find Molotov Cocktails with Her
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA — Shayana Haynes was in Yolo County Superior Court Friday for a…
Hate Crime Charges Not Dismissed Despite Incompetency Diagnosis by Doctor
By Koda Slingluff WOODLAND, CA – Psychologist Alison Steffensen advised here in Yolo County Superior Court, Dept….
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Series of Bank Robberies at Knife and Gun Point
By Nina Hall WOODLAND, CA – Ervin Omar Vargas appeared for an arraignment here Monday in Yolo…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (June 1, 2021 – June 4, 2021)
The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts in California and around…
Alleged Yolo Robbers Steal AutoZone Car Stereos, Blame Each Other – Judge Sets Trial for Both
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – Two men were in a Yolo County Superior Court preliminary hearing…
Judge Orders Defendant into Custody, Charges GPS Not Enough to Keep Public Safe
By Jacob Mccollum and Mia Machado WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom M. Dyer…
Despite Health Concerns, Judge Denies Bail to Alleged Serial Robbery Defendant
By Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Anita Drew—accused of a string of robberies—has special medical needs,…
Judge Rejects Prosecutor’s ‘Kill Zone’ Theory, Reduces Number of Attempted Murder Charges
By Kelly Xiao Luo and Linhchi Nguyen WOODLAND, CA – Deputy District Attorney Alex Kian called it…
Attempted Murder Defendant Set for Trial, While Judge Weighs ‘Coerced’ Confession
By William McCurry SACRAMENTO, CA – The defendant in an alleged attempted murder case may have had…
Trial Proceeds to Determine If Defendant Is Sexually Violent Predator
By Kathryn Wood SACRAMENTO – Defendant Antonio Youmans was back in Sacramento County Superior Court Monday morning…
Man Faces Trial for Shooting Up Car, but Judge Said Prosecution Stretching Charges, People Not at Risk
By Esha Kher SACRAMENTO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Saron Tesfai tried her best Tuesday here in…
This Week Vanguard Court Watch March 22, 2021 – March 26, 2021
Compiled by Lovepreet Dhinsa The Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice…
Judge Calls Officers’ Acts ‘Excessive,’ Videos of Arrest ‘Alarming and Disturbing’ – Dismisses 3 Charges against Unhoused Man
By Tanya Decendario WOODLAND, CA – Describing the conduct of West Sacramento Police officers as “excessive and…
Trial for Assault with Deadly Weapon Postponed; Defendant Ordered to Be Examined by Doctors for Competency
By Lizet Gonzalez SACRAMENTO – Defendant Ahmed Naser sat here in Sacramento County Superior Court accused of…
Man Faces Domestic Abuse Charges after Allegedly Threatening Wife with Knife
By Lisbeth Martinez WOODLAND –A 60-year-old man was charged with two felonies, including corporal injury to a…
Past, Not Crime Catches Up with Alleged $60 Robbery Suspect at Target
By Alex Morgan WOODLAND – Defendant Osbaldo Ponce is alleged to have shoplifted just $60 worth of…
‘I’m Not Going to Make You Look Stupid,’ Promises Defendant after Judge Gives Him Another Chance, Releases Him without Bail
By Danae Snell & Sophia Barberini WOODLAND — Defendant Michael Glynn pleaded for Yolo County Superior Court…
Massive Bail – Half Million for a Pair – Set for Catalytic Converter Theft Defendants
By Esha Kher and Koda Slingluff WOODLAND – Stealing catalytic converters couldn’t be that serious, right? Well,…
Alleged Assault Victim Rages on Stand after Defense Attorney Questions His Past
By Roxanna Jarvis WOODLAND – The witness box maybe got a little crazy here late last week…
Distressing Scene as Homeless Man Muted for Weeping Because He Can’t Pay Bail
By Koda Slingluff YOLO – A felony arraignment—for displaying something that looked like a bomb but was…
