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Chico State prepares students for Cinco de Mayo

Daniel Wright // May 5, 2017

Chico State released an announcement to the student body urging safety for the holiday weekend. Chico PD indicated in the announcement that there would be no additional staffing or special event teams...

Chico Police during Cesar Chavez Weekend Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Chico PD bring in extra officers for Chavez weekend

Daniel Wright // March 30, 2017

Chico Police Department will be having an additional 36 emergency responders of duty for Cesar Chavez weekend. Chico PD will be implementing several additional policies and procedures specifically for...

Clowning around is risky business

Clowning around is risky business

Amanda Hovik // October 6, 2016

A Facebook post last night suggested a clown had been seen on East Avenue in Chico holding a knife.This “creepy clown” threat has been brought to Chico Police Department’s attention....

Chico Pride featured a drag performance in the fountain Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Chico shows its Pride

Kyla Linville // August 22, 2016

Stonewall Alliance Center presented the 26th annual Chico Pride Festival on Saturday with the theme “Let’s Go Together." About 100 vendors from different businesses, cultures and religions...

Chico PD created an app so users can easily access the police. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Chico Police Department releases 2015 annual report

Kayla Fitzgerald // April 30, 2016
Did you hear about the Chico PD 2015 Annual police report?
The stabbing happened at the parking lot on Second Street and Wall Street. Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Man stabbed in Chico parking lot

Elizabeth Helmer // April 19, 2016

A man was stabbed in a parking lot early Sunday morning. According to a police press release, police received the call around 1:30 a.m. that the man was stabbed multiple times in the lot located east of...

An assault occurred Tuesday at One Mile in Bidwell Park. Both suspects were arrested. 
Photo courtesy of George Johnstons Instagram.

Suspects arrested after assaulting bicyclist in One Mile

Michelle Zhu // April 6, 2016
An example of why lone travelers should be cautious, especially at night.
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Man shot in leg by Highway 32

George Johnston // March 14, 2016

On March 2. a man was shot in the leg near west Chico by Highway 32. According to a press release, around 9 p.m. a 23-year-old man was walking on Highway 32 and East Avenue when he was confronted by two...

City council is thinking about expanding the Public Property Ordinance city wide Photo credit: Catalina Friz

Chico police rethink city ordinance and homeless resources

Michelle Zhu // March 2, 2016
Police are rethinking how they can hold the homeless community accountable for unlawful activity, while showing them compassion.
City Council voted unanimously to install cameras on the bike path but there is very little funding available. Photo credit: George Johnston

Long road to safety on bike path

Eric Mcguire // February 29, 2016
In an effort to curb crime, Chico City Council unanimously voted to install security cameras along the campus bike path. Some hurdles still remain.
Standoff between SWAT team members and Edward Walcott went long into the night till Walcott was force to leave his building  at 12:22 a.m. Photo credit: George Johnston

Armed robber suspect arrested after 11 hour standoff

February 8, 2016
A suspect for armed robbery has been arrested early this morning after an 11 hour standoff with Chico Police.
Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman held at gunpoint in her car by her boyfriend’s ex

December 6, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Dec. 3.
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