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Below you will find the latest news from the Elk Grove Police Department. For the latest media releases click here.

EGPD Increases Patrols During Holiday Season

Posted: 11/21/2018

ELK GROVE, CA. – Beginning November 22nd and continuing until December 24th, the Elk Grove Police Department will be increasing the number of officers on patrol in local shopping centers. The increased police presence will allow officers to focus on suspicious activity occurring in and around shopping centers, which historically have experienced a seasonal increase in criminal activity. Read More

Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Collision

Posted: 11/19/2018

ELK GROVE, CA – On November 18, 2018 at 9:56 p.m., the Elk Grove Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a collision involving a motorcycle and a sports utility vehicle (SUV) on Waterman Road, just south of Sheldon Road. Read More

EGPD Receives Traffic Grant

Posted: 11/07/2018

Elk Grove, CA— Police Department has been awarded an $188,000.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long enforcement and public awareness program. The traffic safety program is intended to educate the public on safe roadway habits and deter people from violating traffic laws or practicing other unsafe behaviors that lead to injuries and fatalities. Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint September 2018

Posted: 09/24/2018

Elk Grove, CA – The Elk Grove Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, September 28, 2018 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Read More

Child Safety Passenger Week

Posted: 09/24/2018

Children are our future, and Elk Grove Police Department is supporting efforts by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to help parents and caregivers make sure their children ride as safely as possible every time they get in the car. Read More

California Pedestrian Safety Month

Posted: 08/28/2018

September is Pedestrian Safety Month and Elk Grove Police Department will be joining the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), along with other law enforcement agencies, transportation agencies and pedestrian advocates to promote public awareness aimed at pedestrian safety. Read More

Bank Robbery Suspect Sought

Posted: 07/12/2018

ELK GROVE, CA – The Elk Grove Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for a bank robbery that took place at the Golden 1 Credit Union located at 9600 Bruceville Road. Read More

Selling or Using Illegal Fireworks is a Crime

Posted: 06/18/2018

The Taskforce will be patrolling neighborhoods to enforce zero tolerance against illegal fireworks. The goal of the Taskforce is to help keep our community safe from injury and help prevent fires sparked by illegal fireworks. Read More

EGPD Receives Grant

Posted: 06/13/2018

ELK GROVE, CA – The Elk Grove Police Department was awarded $159,000 in state grant funding from California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to combat the illegal sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to minors. The grants, $37.5 million in total, were distributed to 71 local entities throughout the state. They will fund operations, retailer training programs, the installation of signage, youth outreach, tobacco retail license inspections, training for sworn personnel, and other activities. Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint June 2018

Posted: 06/11/2018

Elk Grove, CA – The Elk Grove Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, June 15, 2018 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Read More

"Happy Ticket' Program

Posted: 05/22/2018

ELK GROVE, CA – Elk Grove Police Department is proud to announce the launch of the “Happy Ticket Program”. The “Happy Ticket” program was designed to build positive interaction between the Elk Grove Police Department and the youth in the community. Read More

Click it or Ticket

Posted: 05/21/2018

As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Californians. Each year, the highways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To help keep drivers and passengers safe, Elk Grove Police Department is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. The national seat belt campaign will take place May 21 through June 3, concurrent with the busy travel season. Read More

May is Bicycle Safety Month

Posted: 05/14/2018

With the California weather warming up Elk Grove Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) are highlighting how bicycling is a great way to stay in shape, save money on gas, reduce pollution and when visiting recreational areas, a great way to see the sights. These benefits are nothing new to cyclists and community leaders. Many cities have created bike-friendly routes now complete with bike paths, special bicycle parking areas and special amenities. National Bike Safety Month in May is just one way we celebrate our love to ride. Read More

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

Posted: 05/02/2018

Elk Grove, CA— In order to reduce motorcycle crashes and save lives, Elk Grove Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) are teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this May for the annual Motorcycle Safety Awareness campaign to help save lives on our roadways. The awareness campaign aims to educate vehicle drivers and motorcyclists on how each motorist can be more aware of the other, creating safer roads and saving lives in the process. Read More

Officer Involved Shooting

Posted: 05/01/2018

ELK GROVE, CA – On Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Elk Grove Police Department received 9-1-1 calls from guests at the Extended Stay America (2201 Longport Court). The callers told the 9-1-1 operator they heard some yelling coming from a room, heard a gunshot, and saw a male subject in the hallway area with blood around his torso. The callers told the 9-1-1 operator there had been some type of party or gathering in the room before hearing the gunshot. Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint April 2018

Posted: 04/23/2018

Elk Grove, CA – The Elk Grove Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, April 27, 2018 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Read More

At Risk Missing Person Aaron Gipson

Posted: 04/03/2018

ELK GROVE, CA – The Elk Grove Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating an at risk missing person, 70-year-old Aaron Gipson (photo attached) who is suffering from early stages of dementia. Read More

April is Distracted Driving Month

Posted: 04/03/2018

ELK GROVE, CA. – Drivers are using their cell phones less often while driving, 10 years after “hands-free” became the law, but distracted driving remains a serious safety challenge in California. Observing April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the first week in April as California Teen Safe Driving Week, safety advocates will focus on education and enforcement efforts statewide. Read More

Sobriety Checkpoint February 2018

Posted: 02/05/2018

Elk Grove, CA – The Elk Grove Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, February 9, 2018 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Read More

EGPD Investigates An Apparent Murder-Suicide

Posted: 12/24/2017

ELK GROVE, CA – On Sunday, December 24, 2017 at approximately 8:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 6300 block of Gus Way regarding two individuals who were found inside a residence by family members and were unresponsive. Read More

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