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Covering law enforcement & both courthouses in Downtown Sacramento. Publisher of @TheSacUpdate. Reporting in @SacBee_News, @Complex

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Mozzy Turns Himself In to Serve One-Year Sentence for Federal Gun Charge

Mozzy Turns Himself In to Serve One-Year Sentence for Federal Gun Charge

Complex — Rapper Mozzy has turned himself in to the police in order to serve his one-year prison sentence on a federal gun charge stemming for a 2021 traffic stop. Per the Sacramento Update, Mozzy turned himself into police custody on Thursday, July 28.

Mozzy Turns Himself In to Serve One-Year Sentence for Federal Gun Charge

Mozzy Turns Himself In to Serve One-Year Sentence for Federal Gun Charge

Complex — Rapper Mozzy has turned himself in to the police in order to serve his one-year prison sentence on a federal gun charge stemming for a 2021 traffic stop. Per the Sacramento Update, Mozzy turned himself into police custody on Thursday, July 28.

Former Sacramento police officer convicted of sending explicit messages to teen girl

Former Sacramento police officer convicted of sending explicit messages to teen girl

The Sacramento Bee — A former Sacramento police officer has been convicted and sentenced to spend 90 days in jail for sending explicit messages to a teenage girl on a social media app.

Exclusive: Second officer charged in anabolic steroid probe - The Sacramento Update

Exclusive: Second officer charged in anabolic steroid probe - The Sacramento Update

sacupdate.com — SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A second Sacramento police officer has been charged with misdemeanor anabolic steroid possession alongside Justin Shepard, The Update has learned. According to court records obtained and released by The Update , Officer Matthew Thompson has been charged with one count of violating section 11377(a) of California's Health and Safety Code by possessing trenbolone acetate and testosterone enanthate for personal use, one of the same misdemeanor charges Shepard was hit with in August.

Sacramento men charged with manufacturing, selling assault weapons to undercover ATF agents

Sacramento men charged with manufacturing, selling assault weapons to undercover ATF agents

sacupdate.com — SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Two Sacramento men have been hit with federal charges for their alleged illegal manufacturing and sale of various firearms, including assault weapons, to undercover ATF agents and informants. Andrew Jace Larrabure-Tuma and Juan Manriquez both face one count of unlawful manufacturing and dealing in firearms, according to a criminal complaint filed last week....

Judge Allows Aryan Brotherhood Leader to Sue Sacramento Jail over Buddhist Diet | Davis Vanguard

Judge Allows Aryan Brotherhood Leader to Sue Sacramento Jail over Buddhist Diet | Davis Vanguard

davisvanguard.org — By Ethan Biando SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal judge has allowed an alleged Aryan Brotherhood leader housed at the Sacramento County Main Jail to sue Sheriff Scott Jones and a jail chaplain over the alleged restriction of his Buddhist diet, according to documents filed last month.

Lakers' Caruso arrested in Texas for marijuana possession

Lakers' Caruso arrested in Texas for marijuana possession

Silver Screen and Roll — Alex Caruso, the Los Angeles Lakers ' 27-year-old second-string point guard, was arrested Tuesday in Texas for allegedly possessing a small number of drugs and paraphernalia, records show. In a statement obtained by ethanb822.com, Texas A&M Police lieutenant Bobby Richardson said Caruso was arrested at the Easterwood Airport in College Station, his hometown, after TSA agents confiscated a grinder with a "useable amount of marijuana" from the athlete's luggage.

A Romani man died under the knee of a Czech policeman. Officials say he was "No Czech Floyd"

A Romani man died under the knee of a Czech policeman. Officials say he was "No Czech Floyd"

Medium — A police interaction in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic has garnered attention from Roma groups for its apparent similarities to the murder of George Floyd, who was killed under the knee of a now-convicted police officer last May.

Ross Ulbricht Sues Federal Government, Alleges Religious Rights Are Being Violated In Prison

Ross Ulbricht Sues Federal Government, Alleges Religious Rights Are Being Violated In Prison

Bitcoin Magazine — Ross Ulbricht, the convicted founder of massive darknet marketplace Silk Road, filed a federal lawsuit last week accusing the Federal Bureau of Prisons of "substantially burdening his exercise of religion." Ulbricht is serving consecutive life sentences at USP Tucson in Arizona on seven charges including money laundering, computer hacking and conspiracy to traffic narcotics.

Federal judge threatens to dismiss 2 claims from Boston Marathon bomber in prison discrimination....

Federal judge threatens to dismiss 2 claims from Boston Marathon bomber in prison discrimination....

Medium — A federal magistrate judge has issued a court order directing Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, currently serving a life sentence for his role in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, to file an amended prisoner complaint within 30 days. If he doesn't, Judge Gordon P. Gallagher said, two of his seven claims in a federal lawsuit will be thrown out.

Sacramento DA Schubert to run for state Attorney General - ethanb822.com

Sacramento DA Schubert to run for state Attorney General - ethanb822.com

ethanb822.com — SACRAMENTO, Calif.  - The District Attorney for the county of Sacramento, Anne Marie Schubert, announced Monday that she will run for California Attorney General. Schubert rose to prominence nationwide for her prosecution efforts in the case of the Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo.

Man found hanging from tree near Sacramento River sparks police investigation - ethanb822.com

Man found hanging from tree near Sacramento River sparks police investigation - ethanb822.com

ethanb822.com — SACRAMENTO, Calif.  -  An unnamed homeless man residing in Sacramento was found hanging from a tree on Richards Blvd near the Sacramento River late Thursday night, ethanb822.com has learned. The man was found by a concerned citizen, Tim Watson, who posted photos of the hanging on Facebook at 7:24 p.m.

Merrick Garland announces probe of Minneapolis Police following Chauvin verdict - ethanb822.com

Merrick Garland announces probe of Minneapolis Police following Chauvin verdict - ethanb822.com

ethanb822.com — The Justice Department will launch a large-scale investigation into the practices and culture of the Minneapolis Police Department after one of its former officers was convicted in the killing of George Floyd, 86th Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday. The probe comes alongside an ongoing federal civil rights investigation that was previously launched in May.

Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts in Floyd death - ethanb822.com

Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts in Floyd death - ethanb822.com

ethanb822.com — MINNEAPOLIS - Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on felony charges stemming from the death of George Floyd, a Black man, who died under Chauvin's knee last May as he pleaded "I can't breathe". Floyd's death sparked protests worldwide, some of which were chaotic, and helped catapult a surge in popularity of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Chicago man sentenced to federal prison term for ISIS activism

Chicago man sentenced to federal prison term for ISIS activism

Daily Herald (Chicago, IL) — https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Chicago+man+sentenced+to+federal+prison+term+for+ISIS+activism.-a0659056351

Inmate dies at Butte County Jail, investigation underway - ethanb822.com

Inmate dies at Butte County Jail, investigation underway - ethanb822.com

ethanb822.com — OROVILLE, Calif. - An inmate at the Butte County Jail has died following a medical emergency, the Butte County Sheriff's Office announced. Court records say the man, 30-year-old Dan Fallis of Chico, was convicted on charges relating to his possession of child pornography and a destructive device.

Eight dead in shooting at Indianapolis FedEx facility, police say - ethanb822.com

Eight dead in shooting at Indianapolis FedEx facility, police say - ethanb822.com

ethanb822.com — INDIANAPOLIS  -  Eight people were killed at a FedEx ground facility in Indianapolis by a male shooter who has killed himself, police said. Gunfire initially erupted at the facility in the 8900 block of Mirabel Road during the night shift late on Thursday.

Exclusive: Federal Court dismisses lawsuit brought by Manhattan cop against Shaun King, others - ...

Exclusive: Federal Court dismisses lawsuit brought by Manhattan cop against Shaun King, others - ...

ethanb822.com — NEW YORK - Portions of a federal lawsuit filed by an oft-sued NYPD detective were thrown out for failing to state a claim on Tuesday, court records show. The lawsuit had spanned over three years. The lawsuit was filed by David Terrell, an NYPD detective with a long history of misconduct allegations ranging from verbal threats to refusing to show a search warrant.

California Man Sentenced for Fatally Shooting Elephant Seal - ethanb822.com

California Man Sentenced for Fatally Shooting Elephant Seal - ethanb822.com

ethanb822.com — SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A Santa Barbara man was sentenced today to three months in federal prison for shooting a northern elephant seal to death on a San Simeon beach, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California announced Monday.

Sacramento Man Sentenced in Fatal Trail Stabbing - ethanb822.com

Sacramento Man Sentenced in Fatal Trail Stabbing - ethanb822.com

ethanb822.com — SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Steven Wilson was sentenced to 86 years to life in prison Friday for fatally stabbing a woman on the American River bicycle trail last January, the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office announced. Wilson was sentenced before Judge Ernest Sawtelle in Department 10.

Elk Grove Dog Groomer Sentenced in Dog's Strangulation - ethanb822.com

Elk Grove Dog Groomer Sentenced in Dog's Strangulation - ethanb822.com

ethanb822.com — SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The owner of an Elk Grove dog grooming business has been sentenced for felony animal cruelty charges, the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office announced Monday. Stephanie Frentz, the owner and operator of Soapy Paws in Elk Grove, pled guilty to felony animal cruelty in February.

Four Men Arrested in Mumbai Gambling House Investigation

Four Men Arrested in Mumbai Gambling House Investigation

The Eastern Herald — MUMBAI, India - Four men currently face criminal charges for their alleged involvement in the operation of an illegal Matka and gambling den, Mumbai Police announced. Matka is an illegal form of betting and lottery which involves correctly guessing two numbers between 1 and 9.

Man Killed, Others Injured in Old North Sacramento Shooting - ethanb822.com

Man Killed, Others Injured in Old North Sacramento Shooting - ethanb822.com

ethanb822.com — SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Three people, including a teenager, were shot late Friday evening in Old North Sacramento. One man died on scene, and a homicide investigation is underway, authorities say. Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 2000 block of Del Paso Boulevard in Old North Sacramento, an area that struggles with high crime rates and gang activity.

Investigators Won't Release Cause of Tiger Woods Crash, Citing Privacy Concerns - ethanb822.com

Investigators Won't Release Cause of Tiger Woods Crash, Citing Privacy Concerns - ethanb822.com

ethanb822.com — LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County Sheriff, Alex Villanueva, says investigators tasked with determining the cause of the February crash involving Tiger Woods have determined the cause of the accident, however, won't release details citing privacy concerns for Woods. Woods suffered serious injuries in the single-vehicle SUV crash just outside of Los Angeles mid February.
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