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Defendant Sentenced for Stabbing Death on Folsom Boulevard
On May 14, 2026, Roderick Earl Sowells was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder.
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Defendant Sentenced for First-Degree Murder After Brutal Stabbing Attack
The Honorable Tami Bogert sentenced Ricky Sims to 26 years to life in prison.
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Under the leadership of District Attorney Thien Ho, Operation Central Valley Blues united 38 agencies across Northern California to disrupt illegal drug trafficking and remove dangerous narcotics from our communities.
The Sacramento County DA’s Office thanks every agency for its commitment and teamwork.
#OperationCentralValleyBlues #DATHienHo #PublicSafety #StrongerTogether #DrugTraffickingEnforcement #SacramentoDA #RegionalPartnerships
On October 15, 2026, the Honorable Kenneth Brody sentenced Michael Jones to 650 years to life in state prison. On September 17, 2026, Jones was convicted by a jury of 16 counts of child sexual assault.
Aggravating factors of substantial sexual conduct and multiple victims were also found true.
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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re continuing our video series exploring important questions about domestic violence.
This week, our prosecutors address: “Why Don’t Victims Just Leave?” Leaving an abusive relationship is often more complicated than it-
seems. Understanding the barriers survivors face is an important step toward building awareness and compassion.
Watch this week’s video and stay tuned for more throughout the month.
#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
AB 2727 is now law! We celebrated this public safety victory on the steps of the Capitol, along with
our regional public safety partners, lawmakers, and victims. AB 2727 ends the early release of dangerous inmates under Elder Parole. Our office is proud to sponsor this bill,
and the Governor for signing this vital public safety measure into law.
We also extend a heartfelt "thank you" to the public for participating in the process to reform Elder Parole and get this important law passed! We heard your voices, -
domestic violence?”
Their insights help increase the understanding of abusive relationships and the complexities of these cases.
Help us share their message with the community and watch for upcoming videos throughout the month.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are sharing a series of videos that address different aspects of domestic violence.
This week, we asked a few of our domestic‑violence prosecutors the question: “What’s the one thing you wish the public understood about -
counts. Smith was also convicted of discharging a firearm at an inhabited vehicle and felon in possession of a firearm. An allegation that Smith has a prior strike conviction for burglary was found true along with aggravating factors that Smith used a weapon and has engaged in-
violent conduct that poses a serious danger to society.
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