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Marc James (35) is the suspect who is charged with firing a gun in a grossly negligent manner. 
Image Courtesy of Chico PD

Intoxicated man discharges firearm in Chico residence

Ricardo Tovar // October 8, 2019

Chico Police responded to a report of a firearm discharge on Sunday at around 8:17 p.m. on the 1600 Block of Downing Avenue.Chico PD had responded to a call half an hour before at the same residence, involving...

(From left to right) David Hamilton, 22, Vincent Balderas, 23, and Chesley Klein, 27. Images from Chico Police.

Three arrested, charged with juvenile sexual assault, child pornography

Kimberly Morales // September 19, 2019

Three Chico residents are in custody after being charged on suspicion of sexual assault on a minor and possession of child pornography.David Hamilton, 22, of Chico was arrested Aug, 27th as a suspect of...

Police blocked off access to Porter Way Saturday, after reports of shots being fired Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Shots fired on Porter Way and Rio Lindo Avenue

Gordy Papalias // May 4, 2019

Chico police received multiple reports of what sounded like gunshots around Porter Way and Rio Lindo Avenue at 9:30 p.m. on Friday.Witnesses reported a male pedestrian quickly leaving the area. Police...

The Emergency section of Enloe Medical Center where people fled from a potential shooter. Photo credit: Gordy Papalias

Criminal threats lead to arrest at Enloe Medical Center

Gordy Papalias // April 30, 2019

On Monday at about 7:35 p.m. a Chico police officer arrived at Enloe Medical Center to finish a mental health evaluation when he saw patients fleeing the emergency room and saying there was a man running...

Two people arrested after police chase. Created by Gordy Papalias

Police chase leads to arrest of two felons

Gordy Papalias // April 2, 2019

Officers engaged in a pursuit at 1:42 a.m. on Monday when a vehicle sped down East 9th Street at the Highway 99 overpass and didn’t yield to officers.One suspect exited the moving vehicle on Humboldt...

Crimes in Chico have been on the rise. Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Chico Police deal with a week long crime wave

Gordy Papalias // March 12, 2019

Multiple StabbingsChico Police responded to three stabbings that happened within a 24-hour span last Monday. Police suspect that two of the incidents involve the same person at the same apartment complex.One...

Chico State Police were present outside Meriam Library following rumors about a suspicious subject Photo credit: Kendall George

Police respond to rumors of man on campus asking suspicious questions

Kendall George // March 4, 2019

Updates: Earlier, it was reported that the Chico Police Department responded Monday morning to the rumors of a suspicious subject being on campus. It was actually the University Police Department who responded. There...

Blackbird Cafe is located on Park Avenue and offers beverages, snacks and books to read. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Cop Watch meeting held at Blackbird Cafe, holds police officers “accountable”

Kendall George // January 31, 2019

Cop Watch, an international organization started in Berkeley during 1990, has found its way to Chico. The first meeting was held Wednesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Blackbird Cafe. According to...

Blotter: Gun threats, phone scams and intoxicated trespassing

Blotter: Gun threats, phone scams and intoxicated trespassing

Brian Luong // January 30, 2019

Chico Police Call Type: Disturbance Thursday 8:50 p.m., 1500 Springfield Drive Suspect was escorted out of the store due to past shoplifting experiences. The suspect then became angry and threw...

Kendall Hall was taped off and closed on Tuesday as police investigated the area where a deceased body was found. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Body found at Kendall Hall, police investigation ongoing

Natalie Hanson // October 30, 2018

Kendall Hall was taped off and closed Tuesday morning after a deceased body was found on campus.On Monday night, police discovered a body on campus in the area around Kendall Hall. The building was closed...

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Suspicious subjects and circumstances, continued thefts and assault

Dan Christian // September 26, 2018

University Police Call Type: Suspicious Person Thursday 9:37 a.m., Bell Memorial Union Subject was harassing reporting party after he didn’t want to sign petition.Call Type: Theft Thursday 2:52 p.m.,...

Michael Coley broke into a copy room and classes close to the main office of Chico High School. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Chico High catches burglary on camera, leading to arrest

Christian Solis // September 13, 2018

Michael Coley, was arrested for stealing thousands of dollars worth of tech from Chico High School, after six days on the lam. Coley allegedly snuck in to an open copy room and stole approximately $2,500...

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