Defendant Ruled Incompetent, Held to Answer Charges after Confusing Preliminary Hearing
By Michael Wheeler and Joe Cormac SACRAMENTO, CA — Called to help a woman after she said…
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…
Judge Holds Defendant without Bail Following Gang-Related Drive-By
By Christopher Datu SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Lionel Gillespie was denied bail here in Sacramento County Superior…
Police Cell Phone Hacking
By Jacob McCollum INDIO, CA – During the retrial of Cathedral City resident Sergio Lopez Guzman in…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (June 1, 2021 – June 4, 2021)
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The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 24, 2021 – May 28, 2021)
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Social Media Posts Help Lead to Probation Violation Trial on Firearms Charge
By Sophia Barberini SACRAMENTO, CA – It was a spirited argument presented by Assistant Public Defender Damien…
DA Objects, Judge Upset Over ‘Overload’ Motion by Defense that Delays 2019 Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child Case
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO – Sacramento County Superior Court, Department 63, Judge Patrick Marlette this week didn’t…
Defendant Ignores Attorney throughout Hearing Despite Warnings
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court experienced many continuances and resolution hearings Monday,…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 17 to May 21, 2021)
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Car Theft Suspect Leads Officers in High Speed Chase before Crashing into a Tree
By Natasha Feuerstein SACRAMENTO, CA – After leading officers on a high speed chase from Sacramento County…
Victim Claims Sucker-Punched, Kicked on Ground by ‘Ex’ of Girlfriend, Describes Horrifying Assault
By Savannah Dewberry and Priana Aquino WOODLAND, CA – A victim here in Yolo County Superior Court…
Nightmare Continues: Despite Strong Evidence of ID Theft, Woman Accused of String of Thefts across CA Still Held without Bail in Sacramento
By Ned Meiners SACRAMENTO, CA – The nightmare continues for Akaila Elder—Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Joseph…
Man Held without Bail for Vehicular Manslaughter that Killed His Fiancée
By Priana Aquino and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Ruben Lopez, charged with vehicular manslaughter while…
Judge Reduces Firearm Felonies for Man after Clerk Refuses to Serve Him because He’s Black
By Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Felony charges were reduced to misdemeanors for defendant Deshawn Provost-Foreman at…
Defendant Outburst – Declares Mental Competency, Threatens to Sue Judge
By Christopher Datu and Alexander Ramirez SACRAMENTO, CA – There were some fireworks here this week…
Judge Sets Trial for Stepfather Accused of 14 Counts of Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Minor
By Ned Meiners SACRAMENTO, CA – Michael Squyres maintained his innocence during a preliminary hearing Wednesday morning…
Judge Skips Prison Sentence, Offers Defendant Rehab, Encouraging Words
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Patrick Marlette told defendant Robert Masters, “We believe in you”…
Defendant Claims He Was Going to Return Stolen Van; Judge Still Sets Trial for Theft and Drugs
By Christopher Datu and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – A defendant here in Sacramento County Superior Court…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 3 to May 7, 2021)
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