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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Elderly Jeep driver crashes into pedestrian and building in Northern California, police say
( — A pedestrian was injured and a Northern California business sustained damage after an elderly Jeep driver crashed into them, according to the Galt Police Department. On Tuesday afternoon, GPD officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision involving a structure and a pedestrian at CVS Pharmacy, located at 1063 C Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they determined that an 81-year-old woman, the sole occupant of a Jeep Cherokee, attempted to park in a space in front of the business. Claire's, Icing on the verge of closing more than 1,000 US stores amid bankruptcy While parking, GPD said the woman inadvertently accelerated, causing the vehicle to drive up onto the sidewalk in front the business, striking a pedestrian walking on the sidewalk. The driver also collided with a metal handrail and windows of the business. Both the driver and the pedestrian were treated for injuries at the scene by Cosumnes Fire personnel. No other injuries were reported by any customers inside of the business. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man allegedly shoots at neighbor in Northern California, prompts standoff with police
( — A man who allegedly shot inside his neighbor's residence in Northern California was arrested by police. Around 4:22 a.m., the Galt Police Department responded to the 400 block of N. Lincoln Way for a report of a shooting. The reporting party said their upstairs neighbor approached the front door of their residence, brandished a handgun, fired one round at the door, and then returned to his apartment. SWAT investigation in Galt prompts road closures GPD said the suspect was unknown to the victims, and no one inside the residence was injured. The incident was captured on Ring camera footage. In response, GPD's response team and the Elk Grove Police Department established a perimeter around the scene and helped residents evacuate or shelter in place. SWAT officers made announcements instructing the suspect to surrender, according to GPD. A short time later, the male suspect exited his apartment and was taken into custody without incident. The suspect was identified as Javier Ordaz, 40, of Galt. A search warrant was executed at his residence, where investigators said they recovered a handgun believed to have been used in the incident. According to GPD, the firearm was reported stolen, and Ordaz was found to be a convicted felon with prior robbery convictions. Ordaz was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail for alleged assault with a deadly weapon, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, and felon in possession of a firearm, according to GPD. He is currently ineligible for bail and is scheduled to appear in court on July 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Officers arrest and identified robbery and DUI suspect in Galt
( — The Galt Police Department has identified the suspect after responding to a robbery at a business on Saturday night in Sacramento County. According to GPD, the incident happened near Twin Cities Road and East Stockton Boulevard in Galt. The suspect has been identified as Andrei Mendez, 19, of Galt, who had fled from the officers in a car. Suspect named in a police pursuit that was linked to a domestic violence incident After the suspect fled from the officers, a short pursuit was initiated and quickly was canceled for public safety purposes, GPD said. After a while, GPD stated that Mendez was arrested for robbery, reckless evading, hit-and-run DUI, driving on a suspended license for DUI, resisting arrest, and battery. 'Once again, this arrest reflects our continued commitment to protect our citizens and serve the community with diligence and integrity,' GPD said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Yahoo
Galt Police unveil memorial of former officer Harminder Grewal
Feb. 22—A memorial statue bust of Harminder Grewal was unveiled on Thursday afternoon at the Galt Police Department, with family, friends and colleagues gathering to honor an officer who died in the line of duty. The ceremony was the culmination of a community-wide effort to cement the legacy of a public servant who was named Officer of the Year just months before he was tragically killed in a vehicle collision. A post of the Galt Police Department Facebook page read "This memorial proudly stands in front of our department building and serves as a lasting symbol of his unwavering commitment, courage, and the impact he made on our department and community. Officer Grewal's sacrifice will always be remembered, and his dedication will continue to inspire those who serve." On Aug. 22, 2021, at 4:35 a.m., Grewal and fellow officer Kapri Herrera were traveling north on Highway 99 to assist with the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County when their patrol car was struck head-on by a Ford pick-up truck that jumped the concrete median from the southbound lanes near the Dillard Road interchange. Both Grewal and Herrera had to be extricated from the vehicle, with the former taken to Kaiser's South Sacramento campus in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries four days later. Herrera returned the department after a long recovery. An officer with the Galt department for more than two years at the time of his death, Grewal was named the 2020 Officer of the Year in 2021. He had also been recognized by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving California the prior March at an awards ceremony for helping remove 64 impaired motorists from the streets in 2020. Grewal's name is on the Fallen Heroes Memorial outside Galt City Hall, along with Galt Police Officer Kevin Tonn and Sacramento County Animal Control Officer Roy Marcum, who were both shot and killed in the line of duty, Tonn in January 2013 and Marcum in November 2012.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dogs rescued in California after being tied up, stranded
(NewsNation) — Two dogs were rescued on Valentine's Day in California after they were tied up and left stranded in rising waters, according to the Galt Police Department. Officers were called to the Dry Creek Preserve area about an animal cruelty case. The caller told police that two dogs were tied to a leash and stuck on an embankment with water rising quickly around them. When officers arrived, they heard the dogs barking, but it was difficult to access them due to the flooding in the area. The fire department deployed a water rescue raft and rescued both dogs, a German Shepherd and a Belgian Malinois. The dogs were taken by the Sacramento County Animal Control to be seen by a vet. The German Shepherd and the Belgian Malinois were scanned for microchips, and officers were able to identify the owner. The Galt Police Department is investigating and working to locate the owner. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
