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Ricardo Castrejon mugshot pictured and K9 Aron pictured. Photo provided by Chico PD. Photo credit: Angelina Mendez

K9 discovers meth in vehicle stop

Angelina Mendez // November 12, 2019

K9 Aron was awarded a second scoop of dog food for dinner after finding discovering methamphetamine paraphernalia in a vehicle in a conducted vehicle stop.On Nov. 9 at 1:50 a.m., a vehicle stop was conducted...

Halloween statistics from Chico Police Department for 2019. Photo credit: Chico Police Department

Chicoween 2019 sees less crime

Julian Mendoza // November 12, 2019

Compared to last year, Chicoween left a smaller criminal mark on the south campus this time around.Each year, the south campus gets filled with parties, crimes and police whenever Halloween comes around....

Places like Ray’s Liquor have actually seen a skyrocket in alcohol sales compared to other months. Photo credit: Joel Peterson

Chicoween: The “out-of-towners” legacy

Joel Peterson // November 2, 2019

Chicoween is here once again, and Chico may once again be raided by out-of-towners in search of a good party.Chico State has had a reputation of being called a party school dating back to the mid-80s....

A map of some reported incidents over Chicoween 2019. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Chicoween 2019: See crime reported over the holiday

Natalie Hanson // November 2, 2019

Our breaking news team spent two nights watching crime over Halloween here in Chico. Check out this map and our online coverage to see where some of these incidents occurred: https://twitter.com/JessieReports/status/1190452078956572672?s=20 https://twitter.com/JessieReports/status/1190452366048260097?s=20 https://twitter.com/JessieReports/status/1190470450112913408?s=20 https://twitter.com/nhanson_reports/status/1190132113644744704?s=20 https://twitter.com/theorion_angie/status/1190083239555133440?s=20 There...

The location on the 3100 block of The Esplanade where a man was pursued and cornered by police.

Police corner man suspected of stealing partner’s vehicle

Angelina Mendez // October 29, 2019

Police pursued a man Sunday who was reported for stealing his girlfriend's car and driving under the influence. On Sunday afternoon, Chico Police Department (CPD) officers responded to a reported domestic...

The location at Main and W. 9th Street where the pedestrian was reported fatally struck by a vehicle.

Pedestrian killed in vehicle incident

Carolyn Allen // October 29, 2019

A vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian on Main and Ninth Streets near downtown Chico.At 7:14 a.m. the Chico Police Dispatch Center received a 911 call that a vehicle had collided with a pedestrian. The...

Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Chico State police avoid transparency with the media

Natalie Hanson // October 27, 2019

Chico State's University Police Department insist they want students to trust them. However, they consistently fail to provide accurate, timely information to students on campus.Last Sunday, a rumor spread...

Photo credit: Angelina Mendez

‘Chicoween’ gives students the creeps

Angelina Mendez // October 27, 2019

Chico State’s infamous Chicoween festivities are spreading excitement and fear among students.Chicoween refers to the time when students celebrate Halloween with candy, parties and crime. Although...

Police Blotter: Suspicious behavior spotted in Meriam Library

Police Blotter: Suspicious behavior spotted in Meriam Library

Jack Lewis // October 23, 2019

Chico PD: Call Type: Drunk in Public Thursday, Oct. 17th 2:13 a.m. 600 Manzanita Ct. - Call Type: Juvenile Problem Thursday, Oct. 17th 12:53 a.m. California Park Dr. Two juveniles...

42 year-old Marcus Atunez mugshot. Provided by Chico PD. Photo credit: Angelina Mendez

Man arrested after violent encounter with police

Angelina Mendez // October 22, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, a Chico Police officer responded to a call from the Tower Mart located at 110 E. Park Avenue about a transient man urinating on the wall outside of the shop. The officer arrived...

Almazan and Tsumujimura did not know why they had to leave, when a woman came up to them asking them to leave they already saw people heading outside. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Library students suddenly evacuated without warning

Julian Mendoza // October 22, 2019

Students were evacuated from Meriam Library Sunday afternoon without explanation. Campus police have yet to explain the reason for the evacuation. At around 2:00 p.m. Tammy Almazan and Nami Tsumijmura...

Police Blotter: Man trying to enter WREC throws bikes

Police Blotter: Man trying to enter WREC throws bikes

Joel Peterson // October 20, 2019

Chico State PD Call Type: Disturbance Tuesday Oct. 9, 9:14 p.m. Sutter Hall Legion Avenue. Three subjects were bothering residents and yelling. Unable to locate. Call Type: Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Circumstance Wednesday,...

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