American River Parkway Report: September 2009

The following information was provided by the American River Safety Coalition for the month of September, 2009.

Crime

65 citations or arrests, including:

• Arson — a female suspect was detained after witnesses allegedly saw the suspect start a fire at the Northgate access
• Possession of hashish — a suspect was allegedly in possession of marijuana at Sunrise during Labor Day
• Possession of/ detonation of an explosive device — a suspect was detained after reports of an explosion. The suspect allegedly admitted to manufacturing, possessing and detonating the explosive device.
• Resisting Arrest — a female suspect was detained after reports of harrassing other visitors. The suspect allegedly would not cooperate and attempted to leave.
• Battery — a male suspect was cited after allegedly throwing beer in the victim’s face

Other crimes on the Parkway:

• Grand theft — unknown suspects stole 300 feet of cable from the Discovery archery range
• Assault and battery — a homeless person received injuries to the head after a fight at Del Paso and Northgate
• Vandalism — unknown suspects damaged a picnic table on the Parkway Foundations porch
• Car burglaries — Two at Watt access; One at Harrington; Two at Discovery Park; One at Upper Sunrise

Other Incidents

Incidents not crime related reported on the Parkway:

• Drowning at Discovery Park
• Five bicycle accidents
• Alcohol poisoning at Rossmoor
• Boat accident at Discovery boat launch
• Fall at Discovery Park resulting in broken ankle
• Contraband found at Effie Yeaw Nature Center
• Missing person found at Watt

Important Information

• Three rangers were laid off in September
• Stolen property has been recovered; anyone who was a victim of a car burglary along the Parkway is urged to contact the Placer County Sheriff’s Department at (530) 889-7800.

Similar Posts:

• December 23, 2009 – Rangers Catch Alleged Rossmoor Car Burglars
• December 17, 2009 – Rancho Cordova Crime Report: Dec. 8 – Dec. 15
• March 3, 2010 – Rancho Cordova Crime Report: Feb. 23 – March 2
• December 23, 2009 – Rancho Cordova Crime Report: Dec. 15 – Dec. 22
• December 15, 2009 – Rancho Cordova Crime Report: Dec. 1 – Dec. 8