Governor Brown on Death of Newman Police Corporal

Governor Brown on Death of Newman Police Corporal

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh: “On behalf of all Californians, Anne and I extend our condolences to Corporal Singh’s wife, young son, loved ones and colleagues. Our hearts are with the entire community of Newman and law enforcement officers across […]

Memorial Fund Set Up For Slain Newman Police Officer as Search Continues for His Killer

Memorial Fund Set Up For Slain Newman Police Officer as Search Continues for His Killer

Newman, CA…Newman Police Officer Ronil Singh (33) was shot and killed during a traffic stop just before 1:00 AM on 12/26/18. At 12:57 AM, Officer Singh called off on a traffic stop at Merced Street and Eucalyptus Avenue in Newman. A few moments later he called out “shots fired” over the radio. Multiple agencies responded […]

Attorney General Becerra: Murder Conviction of California Doctor Who Recklessly Prescribed Deadly Opioids Upheld on Appeal

Attorney General Becerra: Murder Conviction of California Doctor Who Recklessly Prescribed Deadly Opioids Upheld on Appeal

Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and his legal team secured a critical victory in the fight against opioid abuse when the California Court of Appeal upheld the second-degree murder conviction of a former osteopathic doctor, Hsiu Ying Tseng. Tseng was convicted on February 5, 2016, of second-degree murder for the prescription drug overdoses of three of her patients: Vu […]

CHP Notes New Roadway Safety Laws…Including Expanded Cyclist Hit & Run Law

CHP Notes New Roadway Safety Laws…Including Expanded Cyclist Hit & Run Law

Sacramento, CA…New laws approved by the California Legislature in 2018 will affect roadway safety in several ways, including helmet use on bicycles and motorized scooters, hit-and-run on bicycle paths, modified exhaust systems, and enhanced safety for refuse collection vehicles. To support its mission of providing the highest levels of Safety, Service, and Security, the California […]

Camp Fire Update for November 27th. Missing Drops to 158, Fatalities at 88

Camp Fire Update for November 27th.  Missing Drops to 158, Fatalities at 88

Paradise, CA…The latest Camp Fire totals for today. The good news is the number of missing continues to drop. The following is from the Butte Sheriff’s Office…”The updated numbers and statistics from today, related to the Camp Fire, are as follows: The number of unaccounted for individuals currently stands at 158. • The number of […]

Inmate That Escaped from California Men’s Colony Apprehended

Inmate That Escaped from California Men’s Colony Apprehended

San Luis Obispo, CA…California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) agents apprehended an inmate who escaped from California Men’s Colony (CMC) on Oct. 30 was apprehended today in the Los Angeles area. Inmate David Gray Hall, was located in a park in the southwest area of Los Angeles, and was placed into custody without incident […]

FBI on Investigation of Suspicious Bomb Packages

FBI on Investigation of Suspicious Bomb Packages

Washington, DC…Between October 22 and 24, 2018, suspicious packages were received at multiple locations in the New York and Washington, D.C., areas and Florida. The packages are being sent for analysis at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. “This investigation is of the highest priority for the FBI. We have committed the full strength of […]

Death of Salinas Valley State Prison Inmate Being Investigated As a Homicide

Death of Salinas Valley State Prison Inmate Being Investigated As a Homicide

Soledad, CA…Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) officials are investigating the death of an inmate that occurred in one of the prison’s maximum security yards.  Just after 9 p.m. on Monday, October 15, inmate Armando Wehr was found unresponsive in his cell with multiple wounds. Officers quickly intervened and initiated life-saving measures. At 9:35 p.m. Wehr […]

Governor Brown on Death of Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy

Governor Brown on Death of Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on September 17th issued the following statement regarding the death of Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Stasyuk: “Anne and I extend our deepest condolences to Deputy Stasyuk’s family, loved ones and colleagues and ask all Californians to keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time.” Deputy Stasyuk, 27, […]

Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Revamp California’s Bail System & Eliminate Cash Bail

Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Revamp California’s Bail System & Eliminate Cash Bail

Sacramento, CA…Taking action to revamp California’s bail system, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed Senate Bill 10, the California Money Bail Reform Act, which preserves the rights of the accused, while prioritizing public safety. The new law – which will take effect on October 1, 2019 – establishes a new system for determining a […]

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