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Crime

A Sacramento State Police car along the American River Bike Trail after responding to a call Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Sac State PD released the Clery report last Tuesday, informing students of the rise in crime on and around campus.

Reports of campus crime rose over 200% since 2021, according to Clery Report

Greg Micek and Finneas Brumbaugh September 25, 2024
Student safety concerns rise as crime on and around campus increases, according to Clery report.
The Sacramento State Police Department issued a timely warning notice regarding a sexual battery case that occurred in Hornet Tunnel Tuesday, May 14. The investigation is ongoing and it is unknown if either party involved attends Sac State.

BREAKING: Sexual battery occurred in Hornet Tunnel

Jenn Galinato, Staffer May 14, 2024
A sexual battery incident occurred last week in the Hornet Tunnel between College Town Drive and Elvas Avenue. Sac State Police are still investigating the incident.
Sacramento State’s Police Department Deputy Chief Christina Lofthouse stands outside of the campus police department Wednesday, April 24. Lofthouse held a press conference regarding the assault and robbery of a male student on campus.

Assault of male student on campus believed to be targeted, campus police says

Mercy Sosa April 24, 2024
Sac State’s Police Department Deputy Chief Christina Lofthouse held a press conference on Wednesday to share details of an assault and robbery of a male student on campus by six unknown suspects.

A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students

Samin Vafaee and Anthony Golston April 3, 2024
After a shooting and carjacking took place near Sacramento State’s campus, student shared their reactions.
The Sacramento Police Department responded to a shooting at the University and 65th Street light rail station around 3 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024. The suspects in the shooting allegedly carjacked someone at gunpoint nearby on Folsom Blvd, the car was found abandoned on campus in parking lot 2.

The near-campus shooting and carjacking: What we know

Michael Pepper, Staffer March 27, 2024
As the hunt for the suspects in Thursday's deadly shooting continues, here’s what we know about the investigation so far and how Sacramento Police, Sac State Police and university administration responded to the events.
The shooting incident occurred at the University and 65th Street light rail station Thursday March 21, 2024. Light rail service was interrupted in both directions as Sac City PD detectives and CSI processed the crime scene.

Shooting and carjacking incidents leave Sac State students wishing for more communication

Michael Pepper and Santana LaTour March 27, 2024
Sac State students question their safety on campus after the Sac City Police Department announces a shooting and carjacking that occurred near campus during the week of spring break.
 Sacramento City Police Department and CSI vehicles parked outside the University and 65th Street light rail station Thursday, March 21, 2024. The shooting was said by Sac City PD to have taken place here, separately from the carjacking incident.

BREAKING: One dead and two injured in near-campus shooting and carjacking

Jenn Galinato, Staffer March 21, 2024
A carjacking occurred at the University/65th Street light rail station near Sacramento State’s campus in the same place as a shooting that left one dead and two injured.
Sacramento State Police Department released a timely warning notice today after the arsons committed Sunday, Feb. 11, around 9:45 pm. Sac State PD apprehended the suspects Wednesday, Feb. 14.(Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)

Two suspects spotted in arson incidents on campus

Alexander Musa, Staffer February 12, 2024
Sacramento State Police Department has released photos of two suspects involved with late Sunday night arson incidents, near the Hornet Bookstore and University Union.
The remaining suspects captured on camera by the Sacramento State Police Department. Students should report to the Sac State PD immediately if they see these faces or anyone else tampering with student property. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)

BREAKING: Two suspects apprehended in recent transportation thefts

Analah Wallace, News Editor January 11, 2024
The Sacramento State Police Department confirmed the arrests of two individuals suspected for stealing scooters and bikes on Sacramento State’s campus, according to a timely warning notice.
The Sacramento State Police Department has identified a person of interest in relation to a series of vandalisms around campus Sunday Dec. 10, 2023. Anyone with information should reach out to them at (916) 278-6000, or email police@csus.edu. (Photos courtesy of Sac State Police, graphic created in Canva by Chris Woodard)

BREAKING: Reports of vandalism and possible arson on campus

Michael Pepper, Staffer December 11, 2023
Vandalism and possible arson occurred at Sacramento State Sunday evening. A rock was thrown through one of the doors of the University Union, as well as a fire near the Hornet Stadium.
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