Sacramento County Sheriff's Department

10/03/2024 | Press release | Archived content

10 Sacramento Area Teenagers Arrested for 106 Felonies Related to Vandalism at Antelope Crossing Middle School


10/03/24

10 Sacramento Area Teenagers Arrested for 106 Felonies Related to Vandalism at Antelope Crossing Middle School

Between April 19, 2024, and July 31, 2024, Antelope Crossing Middle School was the target of multiple burglaries and acts of vandalism, with property damage totaling nearly $100,000. During this time, six crime reports were filed with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, prompting a comprehensive investigation by the Sheriff's Property Crimes Bureau. After reviewing hundreds of hours of video footage, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing all available evidence, Detectives were able to identify 12 juvenile suspects involved in these crimes, collectively resulting in 106 felony charges including:
• 56 charges of PC 459 (Burglary)
• 35 charges of PC 182 (Conspiracy)
• 11 charges of PC 594 (Vandalism)
• One charge of PC 18740 (Possession of Destructive Device with Intent to Intimidate)
• One charge of PC 18715 (Reckless or Malicious Possession of a Destructive Device)
Today, Detectives located and arrested 10 of these juveniles without incident. The juveniles were subsequently transported to Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility. The remaining two known suspects are still at large.

There are additional suspects yet to be identified, and more charges are anticipated as the investigation continues. If you have information about this incident or the additional suspects, please contact the Sheriff's Office at (916) 874-5115 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Tips leading to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000, and tipsters remain anonymous. Tips are paid in cash, and you are never asked for identification. Contact Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357), 1-800-AA-CRIME, or **TIPS. Use the "P3 TIPS" app or online at www.sacvalleycrimestoppers.com. Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).


Sergeant Amar Gandhi
Sheriff's Spokesman