Press Releases

2023

March

  1. March 20, 2023 - Chico Man Charged with Murder of Man Found in Shopping Cart
  2. March 9, 2023 - Chico Man Pleads to Marijuana Grow Killing
  3. March 2, 2023 - Oroville Woman Pleads to Hit and Run Which Seriously Injured 5-Year-Old
  4. March 2, 2023 - Former Chico Police Officer Charged with Domestic Violence and Child Endangerment
  5. March 1, 2023 - Former Chico State Accounting Professor and Department Secretary Plead No-Contest in Grand Theft Scheme

February

  1. February 15, 2023 - Repeat Drunk Driver Violated Probation Claims Drank Alcohol to Alert Authorities to Loosen Ankle Monitor
  2. February 15, 2023 - Dump Truck Driver Pleads Guilty to 2019 Vehicular Deaths
  3. February 24, 2023 - Chico Man Pleads No Contest to Assault, Firearm Possession and Dissuading Witness Charges in Connection with Chico Shooting
  4. February 23, 2023 - No Home for Santa Cruz SVP in Paradise
  5. February 08, 2023 - State of California Proposes Housing Santa Cruz County Sexually Violent Predator in Paradise
  6. February 04, 2023 - Child Molest, Child Abuse, and Torture Charges filed against Magalia Man

January

  1. January 25, 2023 - Repeat Drunk Driver Sentenced
  2. January 18, 2023 - SLE Owner Admits to Possession of Narcotics for Sale While Armed
  3. January 13, 2023 - Chico Man Arraigned for Hate Crime
  4. January 12, 2023 - Hate Crime Defendant Found Incompetent to Stand Trial
  5. January 3, 2023 - Gridley Man Shot/Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting

2022

December

  1. December 29, 2022 - Chico Man Arraigned on Charges for Shooting into Downstairs Apartment
  2. December 29, 2022 - Chico Man Sentenced for Stealing From Dead Roommate
  3. December 22, 2022 - Alleged Real Life Christmas Grinch Jailed Charged with Stealing Christmas Displays
  4. December 14, 2022 - Defendants Held to Answer on 2021 Robbery/Murder
  5. December 13, 2022 - Man Held to Answer for Causing a Death While Drunk Driving
  6. December 2, 2022 - DUI Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

November

  1. November 23, 2022 - Chico Man Sentenced in 2017 Robbery-Homicide
  2. November 16, 2022 - Camp Fire Fraudster Sentencing Delayed When He Fires Attorney
  3. November 16, 2022 - Jail Escapee Sentenced to 48 Years in State Prison
  4. November 10, 2022 - Chico High Track Attacker Sentenced
  5. November 09, 2022 - Juvenile Involved in 2021 Death at Teichert Ponds Reinstated on Prior Probation
  6. November 07, 2022 - Repeat Hate Crime Offender Charged Again
  7. November 03, 2022 - Chico Teen Admits to Vehicular Manslaughter

October

  1. October 28, 2022 - Yuba City Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Molesting Three Girls
  2. October 21, 2022 - Chico Man Sentenced for Embezzling $54,000 from Non-Profit
  3. October 20, 2022 - Rainbow Fentanyl Child Overdose: Charges Filed Against Parents
  4. October 20, 2022 - Convicted Chile Molester Sentenced to State Hospital for Indeterminate Period
  5. October 19, 2022 - Teichert Ponds Shooting Suspects Charged Daughter Arrested as Getaway Driver
  6. October 17, 2022 - Butte County Man Convicted by Jury on His Many Lies
  7. October 13, 2022 - Two Paradise Men Sentenced For The Robbery Of Camp Fire Victim
  8. October 11, 2022 - Judge Dismisses Charges against Juvenile for 2021 Homicide and Shooting at Teichert Ponds
  9. October 11, 2022 - Oroville Man Held to Answer After Stabbing Two People Over Two Days
  10. October 5, 2022 - Stand-off Suspect Charged with Burglary and Rape

September

  1. September 28, 2022 - Butte County Man Charged with Felony Threats
  2. September 26, 2022 - Chico Man Charged with Stealing from Dead Roommate
  3. September 21, 2022 - Oroville Man Sentenced on Two Shootings
  4. September 7, 2022 - Juvenile Suspect Charged for House Party Shooting
  5. September 1, 2022 - Teichert Ponds Shooter to be Tried as Juvenile

August

  1. August 29, 2022 - Chico Woman Sentenced for Murder in Hwy 70 DUI
  2. August 4, 2022 - Butte/Tehama Serial Killer Sentenced
  3. August 4, 2022 - Convicted Child Molester Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison

July

  1. July 29, 2022 - Chico Lawyer is Arrested for Harboring Fugitive
  2. July 27, 2022 - Chico Bike Path Shooter Sentenced to 7 years to Life in Prison for Attempted Murder
  3. July 13, 2022 - Juvenile Admits Attempted Murder Charge in Chico High Track Attack
  4. July 13, 2022 - Butte County Awarded Federal Drug Grant Designation
  5. July 13, 2022 - Oroville Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Four-Year-Old
  6. July 11, 2022 - Child Molest Charges Filed Against Online Predator from Fairfield
  7. July 6, 2022 - Oroville Man Arraigned on Two Shootings

June

  1. June 30, 2022 - Comanche Creek Stabber Sentenced to Life in Prison (PDF)
  2. June 30, 2022 - Chico Woman Plead Guilty to Murder for Highway 70 DUI that Killed 1 (PDF)
  3. June 27, 2022 - District Attorney Fireworks Warning (PDF)
  4. June 22, 2022 - Chico Bike Path Shooter Pleads to Attempted Murder (PDF)
  5. June 22, 2022 - Gridley Police Officer Arrested for Domestic Violence (PDF)
  6. June 16, 2022 - Man Sentenced to Life for Killing His Daughters and Brother-in-Law (PDF)
  7. June 16, 2022 - Chico State Custodian Admits Hate Crime for YouTube Posts (PDF)
  8. June 08, 2022 - Gearhead Barber Rapist Sentenced (PDF)
  9. June 07, 2022 - Juvenile Charged with Attempted Murder in Chico High Track Attack (PDF)
  10. June 06, 2022 - Comanche Creek Stabber Convicted of Murder (PDF)
  11. June 03, 2022 - Oroville Man Sentenced to 12 Years in State Prison on Plea to Drive-By Shooting (PDF)
  12. June 02, 2022 - Manslaughter Charge in Casino Fight Upheld in Court (PDF)

May

  1. May 20, 2022 - Nightclub Killer Held to Answer After Preliminary Hearing (PDF)
  2. May 17, 2022 - Magalia Man Help to Answer for 2017 Cold-Case Murder of Orland Woman (PDF)
  3. May 17, 2022 - Butte/Tehama Serial Killer Found Guilty by Jury (PDF)
  4. May 16, 2022 - Jury Finds Richard Pyle Not Guilty for the 1991 Cold Case Homicide of Tracy Zandstra (PDF)
  5. May 03, 2022 - Preliminary Hearing Concludes for Double Murder Suspect (PDF)

April

  1. April 28, 2022 - Oroville Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Injury to Child While Evading Police (PDF)
  2. April 27, 2022 - Oroville Man Sentenced to Life for Molesting His Daughter (PDF)
  3. April 26, 2022 - Gearhead Barber Owner Guilty of Forcible Rape (PDF)
  4. April 22, 2022 - Chico Man Ordered to Stand Trial for 2019 Marijuana Grow Murder (PDF)
  5. April 22, 2022 - District Attorney Commemorates National Crime Victims Rights Week 2022 Recognition Ceremony (PDF)
  6. April 20, 2022 - Wanted Felon Who Fled Courthouse Captured in Utah (PDF)
  7. April 20, 2022 - Woman Sentenced for Embezzling Retirement Funds From Her Employees (PDF)
  8. April 14, 2022 - Man Sentenced to Prison in Stabbing at Mondo's Coffeehouse in Chico (PDF)
  9. April 13, 2022 - Man Faces Life in Prison for Killing His Children and Brother-in-Law (PDF)
  10. April 11, 2022 - North State District Attorneys - Dixie Fire Settlement (PDF)
  11. April 01, 2022 - Oroville Man Charged with Manslaughter (PDF)

March

  1. March 30, 2022 - Man Charged with Camp Fire Construction Fraud Flees Courthouse (PDF)
  2. March 10, 2022 - Oroville Vehicular Manslaughter 100 Miles per Hour Suspect Charged (PDF)
  3. March 09, 2022 - Shooter Sentenced in Motel 6 Homicide (PDF)
  4. March 09, 2022 - Killer Sentenced on Cold Case Marijuana Rip-Off (PDF)
  5. March 09, 2022 - Man Charged in Running Down and Killing Moped Driver (PDF)
  6. March 02, 2022 - Man Admits Stabbing at Coffeehouse in Chico (PDF)

February

  1. February 24, 2022 - Man Charged in Chico Shooting Spree (PDF)
  2. February 10, 2022 - Defendant Charged in 2021 Chico Gang-Related Shooting (PDF)
  3. February 09, 2022 - Co-Defendants in Court on 2021 Murder Charges (PDF)
  4. February 03, 2022 - Arsonist Sentenced to Over 12 Years in State Prison (PDF)
  5. February 02, 2022 - Chico Man in Court on Fatal DUI Charges (PDF)

January

  1. January 25, 2022 - Alleged Serial Killer Held to Answer After Preliminary Hearing (PDF)
  2. January 20, 2022 - Chico State Hacker Sentenced (PDF)
  3. January 20, 2022 - Four Arrested in Paradise for Contracting Without a License (PDF)
  4. January 18, 2022 - Suspect Charged in Sunglasses Hut Burglaries (PDF)
  5. January 13, 2022 - Serial Robber Admits All Robberies
  6. January 12, 2022 - Motel 6 Shooter Pleads to First Degree Murder (PDF)
  7. January 07, 2022 - Oroville Man Charged in Murder of His Mother (PDF)
  8. January 05, 2022 - Investigation Into Dixie Fire Continues (PDF)
  9. January 04, 2022 - Man Arraigned on Centerfolds Murder (PDF)
  10. January 04, 2022 - Chico Man Charged in String of Robberies (PDF)

2021

December

  1. December 29, 2021 - DA's Temporary Restraining Order Stops Prisons Granting Credits for 2nd-Strikers with Serious, Violent Convictions (PDF)
  2. December 16, 2021 - Chico State University Faculty and Staff Charged in Grand Scheme (PDF)
  3. December 16, 2021 - Don't Fall for Holiday Scams (PDF)
  4. December 08, 2021 - Arsonist Sentenced for Destroying Oroville Apartment Construction Site (PDF)

November

  1. November 02, 2021 - Oroville Man Arraigned on Multiple Child Molests (PDF)

October

  1. October 22, 2021 - 3 Oroville Men Held in Double Homicide Motive Alleged to be Marijuana Deal Gone Bad (PDF)
  2. October 21, 2021 - Criminal Charges Filed Against Chico State Hacker (PDF)
  3. October 15, 2021 - Man Held to Answer for Murder in Comanche Creek Stabbing (PDF)
  4. October 15, 2021 - Local Drug Dealer Sentenced and Warned of Future Murder Charges New Fentanyl Warnings in Court (PDF)
  5. October 07, 2021 - Woman Sentenced for Stealing Thousands From Elderly Camp Fire Victim (PDF)
  6. October 07, 2021 - Oroville Man Convicted of Baseball Bat Assault - Faces Life Sentence (PDF)
  7. October 06, 2021 - CSUC Professor Sentenced in Child Porn Case (PDF)

September

  1. September 29, 2021 - Illegal Street Racer Sentenced Victim's Family Tells Judge of the Pointlessness of Street Racing Deaths (PDF)
  2. September 23, 2021 - Foster Mom Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Abuse and Hate Crime Allegations (PDF)
  3. September 20, 2021 - Chico Youth Charged in Teichert Ponds Shooting (PDF)
  4. September 08, 2021 - Chico Bike Path Shooter to Be Tried as an Adult (PDF)
  5. September 08, 2021 - Serial Burglar Sentenced to State Prison for 21 Years (PDF)
  6. September 01, 2021 - Oroville Street Racer Pleads Guilty to Multiple Manslaughter Counts (PDF)

August

  1. August 31, 2021 - Gridley Man Found Guilty of Brutal Rape of Homeless Woman (PDF)
  2. August 27, 2021 - Chico Man Arraigned on Child Molest (PDF)
  3. August 19, 2021 - Child Molester Sentenced to 23 Years (PDF)
  4. August 19, 2021 - Two Major Drug Dealers in Butte County Court Today Sentenced to Prison (PDF)
  5. August 11, 2021 - Former CSUC Professor Admits to Possession of Child Porn (PDF)
  6. August 10, 2021 - Dump Truck Driver to Stand Trial for Deaths of 2 People on Highway 99 and Neal Road Drowsy Driving Alleged (PDF)
  7. August 10, 2021 - Chico Man Admits to Vehicular Manslaughter of Local Doctor (PDF)
  8. August 05, 2021 - Child Molester Sentenced to Life (PDF)
  9. August 04, 2021 - Son Sentenced to Life for Killing Mother (PDF)
  10. August 04, 2021 - Chico Man Arraigned on Murder Charges for Comanche Creek Stabbing (PDF)

July

  1. July 30, 2021 - Chico Woman Held to Answer for Murder Charges on Highway 70 DUI that Killed 1 (PDF)
  2. July 29, 2021 - Child Molester Sentenced to 45 Years to Life (PDF)
  3. July 22, 2021 - Drug Overdose Deaths in Butte County (DOC)
  4. July 22, 2021 - Former Chico Police Chief Now Heads Butte County Narcotics Task Force (DOCX)
  5. July 07, 2021 - Son Admits to Killing His Mother (PDF)
  6. July 01, 2021 - Murder Charge Filed in Missing Woman Cold Case (PDF)

June

  1. June 29, 2021 - Oroville Street Racer to Stand Trial on the Deaths of 3 People and Injuring a 4th (PDF)
  2. June 28, 2021 - Fireworks Prohibited in the County (PDF)
  3. June 24, 2021 - Post Office and Identity Thief Pleads Guilty in Court (PDF)
  4. June 23, 2021 - Chico Man Sentenced to Prison for Killing Dog (PDF)
  5. June 23, 2021 - Wife Who Shot Husband Held to Answer for Murder (PDF)
  6. June 21, 2021 - Thief Admits Stealing Thousands From Elderly Camp Fire Victim (PDF)
  7. June 10, 2021 - Chico Businessman Pleads Guilty to Illegally Dumping Asbestos (PDF)
  8. June 03, 2021 - Jail Inmates and Others Charged with COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Fraud (PDF)
  9. June 01, 2021 - Three Chico Residents Head to Trial for Motel Parking Lot Murder (PDF)

May

  1. May 24, 2021 - Murder Suspect Found Legally Insane (PDF)
  2. May 20, 2021 - Convicted Child Molester Faces Life Sentence (PDF)
  3. May 14, 2021 - Meth Mom Sentenced to Prison for Child Endangerment (PDF)
  4. May 13, 2021 - Alleged Serial Killer Charged After Multi-Agency Investigation (PDF)
  5. May 05, 2021 - Two Plead in Drive-By Shooting in South Oroville (PDF)

April

  1. April 29, 2021 - Chico Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Assaults (PDF)
  2. April 27, 2021 - Jury Finds Man Guilty of Six Counts of Child Molestation (PDF)
  3. April 26, 2021 - Alleged Serial Sex Assailant Nabbed Through Familial DNA Search (PDF)
  4. April 19, 2021 - District Attorney Commemorates National Crime Victim's Rights Week April 18 to 24, 2021 (PDF)
  5. April 14, 2021 - Gearhead Barber Owner Held to Answer for Rape (PDF)
  6. April 03, 2021 - Woman Charged with Hate Crime (PDF)
  7. April 02, 2021 - Father Held to Answer for Killing His Children in Car Crash (PDF)

March

  1. March 30, 2021 - Judge Sends Former Paradise Town Councilor to Trial on Sexting Charges (PDF)
  2. March 25, 2021 - Chico Teacher Sentenced for Child Molest (PDF)
  3. March 24, 2021 - Oroville Serial Arsonist Sentenced to 15 Years State Prison (PDF)
  4. March 12, 2021 - Oroville Man Sentenced for 2018 Berry Creek Murder (PDF)
  5. March 11, 2021 - District Attorney Awaiting Autopsy in Jail Death (PDF)
  6. March 11, 2021 - CSUC Professor Charged with Possession of Child Porn (PDF)
  7. March 03, 2021 - Berry Creek Man Sentenced to 20 Plus Years for Sexual Acts on Minors (PDF)
  8. March 01, 2021 - Chico Man Arrested for Kicking-Killing Dog (PDF)

February

  1. February 10, 2021 - Child Endangerment Arrests (PDF)
  2. February 09, 2021 - Berry Creek Man Found Guilty of Mayhem (PDF)
  3. February 05, 2021 - Berry Creek Man Found Guilty of Sexual Acts on Minors (PDF)
  4. February 05, 2021 - No Charges for Former Gridley City Administrator (PDF)

January

  1. January 14, 2021 - Chico Man Sentenced to Prison for Vandalism, Hate Crimes (PDF)
  2. January 12, 2021 - Defendant Sentenced for Vehicular Manslaughter (PDF)

2020

December

  1. December 16, 2020 - Jury Convicts Oroville Man of 2018 Berry Creek Murder (PDF)

October

  1. October 14, 2020 - Second Man Pleads in South Oroville Shooting (PDF)
  2. October 8, 2020 - Son Held to Answer in the Murder of Mother (PDF)
  3. October 8, 2020 - Jury Convicts Felon for 2018 "Pretend" Bank Robbery and Criminal Threats (PDF)
  4. October 8, 2020 - Berry Creek Man Pleads as Charged to South Oroville Shooting (PDF)
  5. October 1, 2020 - Oakland Man Pleads Guilty to Evading Arrest Causing Death (PDF)
  6. October 1, 2020 - Butte County Jury Finds Chico Man Guilty of Domestic Violence and Fighting the Police (PDF)

September

  1. September 18, 2020 - Chico Man Found Guilty by Jury of Rape (PDF)

August

  1. August 5, 2020 - Mail Fraud Scam Warning (PDF)

July

  1. July 30, 2020 - Charges Brought in Chico Neighborhood Asbestos Dumping Case (PDF)
  2. July 10, 2020 - Chico Man Faces 14 Years in Prison for Dangerous Chase (PDF)
  3. July 08, 2020 - Three Chico Residents Plead to Attempted Arson of Chico State University Police Vehicle (PDF)

June

  1. June 28, 2020 - Fireworks Prohibited in County (PDF)
  2. June 25, 2020 - Chico Woman Sentenced to Prison in Vehicular Manslaughter (PDF)
  3. June 16, 2020 - Camp Fire Public Report (PDF)
  4. June 14, 2020 - Press Conference Following Pacific Gas and Electric Arraignment and Plea to Fire and Manslaughter Counts (PDF)
  5. June 10, 2020 - Pacific Gas and Electric Arraignment, Guilty Pleas and Sentencing Next Week Proceedings to Be Live Streamed to Internet (PDF)
  6. June 4, 2020 - Victim's Father Asks That Son's Killer Be Given Probation in Deadly Boat Case (PDF)

May

  1. May 15, 2020 - Pacific Gas and Electric Plea-Sentencing on Camp Fire Continued From May 26 to June 16, 2020 (PDF)
  2. May 14, 2020 - Chico Woman Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter (PDF)

March

  1. March 23, 2020 - District Attorney Confirms Pacific Gas and Electric Filing Pleading Guilty to 85 Criminal Indictments on Camp Fire (PDF)

February

  1. February 6, 2020 - Woman Falsely Claims to be Camp Fire Victim to Avoid Criminal Sentence (PDF)

January

  1. January 30, 2020 - Man Pleads Guilty in Deadly Boat Collision (PDF)
  2. January 29, 2020 - Camp Fire Survivors Encouraged to Stay Vigilant as Multiple Agencies Partner in Rebuilding Undercover Sting (PDF)

2019

December

  1. December 20, 2019 - Jury Returns 1st Degree Murder Verdict in Oroville Case (PDF)
  2. December 20, 2019 - Jury Finds Man Guilty of Assault on Chico State Professor (PDF)
  3. December 19, 2019 - Oroville Killer Sentenced to Life Without Parole (PDF)