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System failure disconnects phone line to University Police

System failure disconnects phone line to University Police

Josh Cozine // February 26, 2018

Phone lines to the University Police Department were down for nearly an hour Monday.The line issue was announced in a campus email release Monday to all students and faculty.In response, emergency 9-1-1...

Woman gives false ID to police after being found holding narcotics

Woman gives false ID to police after being found holding narcotics

Josiah Nicholl // February 24, 2018

Chico Police: Call type: Narcotics Monday 1:34 p.m., 100 Wall St. A man was arrested for felony probation violation, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, and possession of unlawful...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Sting operations have lead to success within months, police say

Alejandra Fraga // January 25, 2018

With 11 felony arrests made in December of 2017, the Chico Police Department stated they conducted a second round of operations this month.This second operation resulted in six felony arrests. "Being back...

Marsh Junior High was one of the schools locked down Tuesday. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Domestic dispute leads to lockdown of two schools

Tisha Cheney // January 25, 2018

A domestic disturbance took place in the 1200 Block of Notre Dame Boulevard at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday. According to a press release, Michael Sterling, 32, left the scene on foot with a pistol in his possession....

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico Police confirm sting operations to arrest theft suspects

Alejandra Fraga // January 22, 2018

The Chico Police Department and Butte County Probation Department partnered for a theft prevention operation Friday.The sting operations will focus on subjects who are currently on probation for theft...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Teacher finds packets of heroin or methadone during a class fieldtrip

Christian Solis // December 4, 2017

University Police DepartmentCall Type: Petty TheftMonday 5:11 p.m., Arthur Acker GymnasiumA bike was stolen from the racks and suspected persons were reported to have been wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt...

Suspect fled the scene on foot after police identify him. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Fraud suspect leads police chase for hours in Chico neighborhood

Jacqueline Morales // November 30, 2017

A suspected thief led numerous police on a chase after possible fraud of credit cards at a Chico business Tuesday.The incident occurred at around 2 p.m. at the 600 block of Broadway Street when Andrew...

Chico police continue homicide investigation. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico Police identify victim of Cherry Street homicide

Luke Dennison // November 26, 2017

Chico Police continue to search for a suspect and ask witnesses to come forward after a street homicide. On Nov. 9 police arrived at 1500 block of North Cherry Street to find the victim, David Bledsoe,...

CPD reminds the public to always lock your cars. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Firearm is stolen from vehicle, possible suspect is detained

Luke Dennison // November 25, 2017

A car theft incident involving a missing firearm was reported to the Chico Police Department Nov. 20. A female victim said to have been unloading items into the recreation center of Bidwell Jr. High...

The meeting will be heald at the Old Municipal Building. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Public informational meeting on safety is held by Chico police

Jacqueline Morales // November 6, 2017

Chico police will have a public informational meeting on safety Thursday. The meeting regards public safety with a in-depth explanation to local users of exactly how Nextdoor: Making the Most of the Network...

Salazar injured himself with a shotgun accidentally. Image screenshot.

Shooting at apartment leads to identifying hit and run suspect

Jacqueline Morales // November 2, 2017

Police arrested a man suspected of a hit and run after he accidentally injured himself with a firearm Wednesday evening.Danny Salazar, 18, was found in an apartment complex at the 1200 block of West Sacramento...

Aaron Richmond was arrested on campus.  Photo credit: Chico Police Department.

Man arrested on campus for burglary

Luke Dennison // October 25, 2017

Chico Police have arrested Aaron Richmond who was found in possession of reported stolen items. The 18-year-old was approached while illegally camping in a sleeping bag in the Bidwell Bowl Amphitheater...

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