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CBS News
02-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Sacramento RT light rail train struck by vehicle in Folsom
An investigation is underway after a light rail train was struck by a vehicle in Folsom on Monday morning. Folsom police say the crash happened around 9 a.m. near Folsom Boulevard and Blue Ravine Road. Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear. Officers say the driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries. No other injuries, including to people on board the train, were reported, police say. SacRT has issued a service disruption alert for people trying to get between Historic Folsom and Sunrise along the Gold Line. A bus bridge is in place.
CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Folsom man sentenced to 10 years in landmark fentanyl homicide case
FOLSOM — In a landmark ruling, a Folsom man was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for supplying the lethal dose of fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose in January 2024. According to the Folsom Police Department, this is the first-ever conviction and sentencing for fentanyl-related homicide in Sacramento County. Ruslan Kochkin pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Wednesday in Sacramento County Superior Court for the overdose death of a 30-year-old man. Folsom police said officers and firefighters responded to an overdose call on Sutter Street back on January 19, 2024. Despite the use of Narcan, a medication designed to reverse opioid overdoses, the victim was declared dead at the scene. The department's Special Investigations Unit soon after identified Kochkin as the drug dealer. Upon his arrest, police found Kochkin in possession of an ounce of fentanyl and an ounce of methamphetamine. "This is more than just a conviction—it's a message," the department said in a statement. "We will hold drug dealers accountable for the lives they take. We will not let fentanyl destroy our community."
CBS News
21-05-2025
- CBS News
Folsom Police Chief Rick Hillman announces plans to retire at end of June
FOLSOM – After serving seven years as the Folsom Police Chief, Rick Hillman announced that he will be retiring at the end of June. Hillman has spent four decades in law enforcement, including 30 years at the Folsom Police Department. His final day will be June 30. "It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as the Police Chief for the city I call home," Hillman said. "Leading this department - and working alongside such a dedicated team of professionals - has been the most meaningful chapter of my career." Hillman formed the homeless outreach team and oversaw the implementation of the body-worn and in-car camera program. He made changes to officer wellness that included providing resources to staff who experienced trauma in the field. "Together, we've built strong community partnerships, implemented innovative strategies, and kept Folsom a safe place to live, work, and recreate," Hillman said. "I'm proud of what we've accomplished, and I leave knowing the department is well-positioned for continued success." After joining the Folsom Police Department in 1995, he's been a K9 handler, SWAT officer and field training officer. Before being appointed as chief, he served as the commander of the operations bureau. The city will appoint an interim police chief in the coming weeks and will begin recruitment to select the next permanent police chief.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Folsom officers arrive in Washington D.C. for National Police Week
( — Members of the Folsom Police Department arrived in Washington, D.C., to honor National Police Week on Sunday. 'Our officers will be joining police departments from all over the country to honor the officers who died in the line of duty in 2024,' FPD said on social media. FPD took off on motorcycles, trucks, and trailers on May 6. The City of Folsom gave FPD use of the motorcycles; however, private donations funded the transportation to DC and all other expenses. 'We want to extend a huge thanks to the Folsom Police Foundation for their support of this annual event,' FPD said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
