Press Releases

In the early morning hours of Monday, March 23rd, a caller alerted the Sonora Police Department to a burglary in progress at Three-Hawks Jewelers on South Washington Street.  Within minutes,…

The Sonora Police Department is investigating a burglary at the Earth and Ocean Boardshop on Mono Way.  On Friday April 3rd, 2020, at around 11:15 p.m., we responded to a…

In response to the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the City of Sonora, on March 13, 2020, the City will close its…

41-year-old Cory Rae Courtney of Oakdale was arrested early Tuesday morning for the unlawful carrying of a dagger.   Just after 12:30 am on March 10th, 2019, Officer Durham was…

26-year-old Brandon J. Silva of Columbia was arrested Thursday, February 27th for multiple charges, which included DUI, resisting arrest, and violating felony parole.   At around 8:15 in the morning,…

39-year-old Teresa M. Abreo of Columbia was arrested Saturday night for multiple charges, which included being a felon in possession of a firearm.   Just after 9:00 pm on Saturday…

45-year-old Joseph E. Worthington of Sonora was arrested on Thursday, February 20th for multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, first-degree burglary, and resisting arrest.   At around 3:15…

37-year-old Jason H. Parker of Modesto was arrested on suspicion of check forgery, attempting to pass fictitious checks, and providing false identification to a Police Officer.   Shortly after 7:00…

The Sonora Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that was reported on Friday evening, 1/17/20 at about 7:43 pm, at the 99-Cents Store on Mono Way. An unknown male…

26-year-old Francisco A. Rico of Sonora was arrested for tampering with vehicles, public intoxication, and for a violation of felony probation.   Just prior to 2:00 p.m. on January 15th,…

18-year-old Daniel Charles Wandersee Jr. of Jamestown was arrested today for having a loaded firearm on school grounds and for being in possession of a stolen firearm.   Shortly after…

On Monday, January 6th, 2020, 40-year-old Storm S. Corral of Sonora was arrested for Burglary and Conspiracy to Commit Burglary. Just after 6:00 am on Sunday, December 22nd of 2019,…

24-year-old Paul M. Hernandez of San Juan Texas was arrested on Saturday, December 28th for felony battery.   Just after 10:00 p.m. that evening, we received a call regarding a…

Early this morning, we arrested 30-year-old Luis Albert Ramirez on five felonies and three misdemeanor charges stemming from a burglary to a Sonora restaurant.   Just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday…

One driver was killed, and one driver was injured in a head-on crash on West Stockton Road near the intersection of Mill Villa Court on Friday morning.   A 2016…

The Sonora Police Department arrested 27-year-old Kyle C. Abate of Sonora for Robbery charges yesterday after assaulting loss prevention to further his crime.   At around 4:30 pm on Monday,…

The Sonora Police Department arrested 22-year-old Thomas Brady Turner of Railroad Flat on two felony drug charges Sunday night.   On November 24th, at 10:23 pm, an officer stopped a…

On Friday, November 29th, 2019 at 6:00 pm, the City of Sonora will hold the 36th annual Christmas Parade. This event will bring thousands of visitors to downtown Sonora.  …

58-year-old Angela A. Holcomb of Stockton was arrested yesterday for attempting to pass a fictitious prescription for Codeine. Just after 5:00 pm Monday, November 18th, our officers responded to the…

The Sonora Police Department is seeking help identifying two grand theft suspects. This male and female depicted in these photographs entered Safeway on Sunday, November 10th and stole over $2,000…