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)
The Davis Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice reform and courts…
Defendant’s Self-Representation in Courtroom Concerns Oft-Interrupted Judge
By Kelly Xiao Luo and Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO, CA – When a defendant this past Wednesday in…
With Date Changed Nearly 2 Dozen Times, Judges Orders 3-Year Case to Trial
By Savannah Dewberry and Leah Timmerman SACRAMENTO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Sydne Jones made a passionate…
Judge Convinces Agitated Defendant Wanting to Represent Himself to Get Defense Attorney
By Derrick Pal FRESNO, CA — A judge here in Fresno County Superior Court tried over and…
Pretty Normal Arraignment Until In-Custody Man Muted, and Calls Judge ‘Dude’
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND – It was a pretty routine livestream arraignment here in Yolo County Superior…
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 Disagrees with Plea Deal, but Accepts Recommendation after Victim’s Statement
By Ankita Joshi FRESNO, CA – Judge Francine Zepeda ruled to accept the plea deal offered to…
Routine Traffic Stop Suspicious to Defense, but Judges Rules Case Will Proceed to Trial
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA – In all other respects it seemed like a routine traffic stop,…
Defense Blames Defendant’s Crimes on His Neighborhood – Judge Doesn’t Buy It, Revokes Bail
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA — Assistant Public Defender Joshua Kurtz’s argument that his client amassed three…
Robbery Suspect Described as ‘GEICO Commercial Caveman’ – Police Witness Memory Otherwise Fails
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – The description of a robbery suspect here last Friday in Sacramento…
Embezzlement Felon Gets Year – Now Owes Nearly $73K in Restitution as Victim Recoups Losses
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO – The victim arrived in Sacramento County Superior Court Monday with a folder…
