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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Elk Grove PD emphasizes motorcyclist safety as summer approaches
( — As summer temperatures approach Northern California, the Elk Grove Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles as they hit the road to help reduce crashes and to save lives. EGPD stated that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data showed that 6,218 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2022 — which represented 15% of total highway fatalities for that year. In California, EGPD stated that over 630 motorcyclists were killed in 2022, which is an increase of 3.8% from 2021. 'Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so be extra careful before changing lanes,'EGPD's Traffic Unit, Lieutenant Reggie Williams said. 'A simple double-take canmake a life-saving difference. Motorcycle riders do not have the same protectionsdrivers and passengers do. Let's all do our part to keep each other safe out there.' Fairfield man indicted for failing to pay over $2 million in employment taxes EGPD officials share some tips to keep in mind for drivers and riders. For drivers: Always check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes. Do not follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance. If you see a motorcycle with a signal on, be careful. Be sure that the rider isturning before moving ahead. For Motorcyclists: Always wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet with eye protection. Wear leather or other sturdy clothing such as a jacket, pants, boots withnonskid soles, and gloves. Add reflective strips or decals to your clothing andmotorcycle to make it easier for other drivers to see you. Ride defensively. Don't assume a driver can see you. Avoid riding in adriver's blind spot. Always keep your lights on, even during the day. EGPD said that the funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘Snow in May?' Elk Grove police seize pounds of cocaine during stolen car bust
( — The Elk Grove Police Department seized pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on a stolen car. 'Snow in May?' EGPD asked on social media. On Thursday, EGPD officers were near Sheldon Road and Bruceville Road when they said they spotted a stolen vehicle and pulled it over. During the stop, a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of over two kilos of cocaine, just under 5 pounds, according to EGPD. Another extended closure planned for US-50 amid $280M project in Northern California Additionally, officers said they found a large sum of cash. It is unclear exactly how much money was discovered. Because of the amount of drugs found, police obtained a search warrant for the driver's house. There, they found a handgun. The driver was arrested and booked into the Sacramento Main Jail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Sheriff: 10-year-old Calif. girl kidnapped by man she met on Roblox, Discord
(KRON) — A 10-year-old California girl was kidnapped by a man who communicated with her through Roblox and Discord, two wildly popular online gaming platforms for children. The girl's family reported her missing to the Kern County Sheriff's Office at 10 a.m. on April 13. Family members told deputies that the girl was last seen the night before, when she was at home. She vanished between bedtime and the next morning. Sheriff's detectives searched the girl's digital devices and accounts on Roblox and Discord. Her online communications revealed that a 27-year-old man, Matthew Macatuno Naval, had exchanged messages with her. Naval lives in Elk Grove, Calif. in Sacramento County, 300 miles north from the girl's home in Kern County. 'It was suspected that the victim was communicating with Naval through Roblox and Discord, leading to their abduction,' the sheriff's office wrote. Detectives alerted the Elk Grove Police Department. EGPD officers found Naval with the 10-year-old girl at a strip mall in Elk Grove. 'The juvenile was located and temporarily taken into protective custody until released back to their family,' the sheriff's office wrote. On April 13 at 3:35 p.m., Naval was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor child. Naval was booked into a Kern County jail on the following charges: kidnapping, contacting a minor with intent to commit a sexual offense, and committing lewd acts against a child. The accused predator is scheduled to make his first court appearance Friday. The incident is a stark reminder for all parents to closely monitor their child's online communications, both on social media sites such as Instagram, and gaming apps like Roblox, investigators said. 'Kern County Sheriff's Office would like to take this time to remind our community of the importance of internet safety. Parents, monitor all electronic usage and know who your children are communicating with. Many apps and games have messaging capabilities and present the same, if not more, risk as social media platforms. Media monitoring apps are great tools for those who may not know where to begin when monitoring electronic usage,' the sheriff's office wrote. Naval remains in custody with bail set at $250,000. A lawsuit filed earlier this year in San Mateo County court against Roblox and Discord claims that the platforms provide 'a hunting ground for child sex predators.' The suit was filed on behalf of a 13-year-old boy. Attorneys said the boy's parents 'learned the truth only after it was too late. In 2024, they discovered that Roblox and Discord had enabled a child predator to identify, groom, and coerce (the boy) into sending sexually explicit images and videos of himself.' Roblox, which is headquartered in San Mateo, made updates to improve its parental control features last year. The company wrote on its blog, 'We are always working to make chat incredibly safe.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
