Elk Grove Police Daily Watch Summary

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

NIGHT WATCH

No major incidents or arrest logged.

DAY WATCH

Time: 1508 hours
Report #: 21-005325
Charges: PC 664/211, 182 (A)(1), 25850(C)(6), 32310, 422
Location: 9600 block of La Nuez Dr
Suspect #1: NIELSEN, RYAN (WMA, 19, ARRESTED)
Suspect #2: NORTHRUP, RUSSELL (WMA, 21, ARRESTED)
S-1 (N Highlands resident) and S-2 (Elk Grove resident) were in a verbal argument with V-1 that
escalated when S-1 and S-2 attempted to take V-1’s property by force. S-1 presented a firearm from
his waistband to V-1 and made threats to harm V-1. V-1 fled the area and contacted the police. Upon
arrival, officers detained S-1 and S-2. A consent search of the residence led to the discovery of an
unregistered firearm and two high-capacity magazines. S-1 and S-2 were both arrested and then
transported to the main jail.

Charges against Northrup

Charges against Nielsen

EVENING WATCH

No major incidents or arrest logged.

Crime Tips Via Text Messaging through “TipSoft”

Members of the community having information regarding criminal activity can send tips via SMS text message by entering CRIMES (274637) on their cell phones, followed by Tip732 (agency identification number) and the message. Once users type in their message and press send, they will receive a confirmation text indicating that the message was received.

“Tipsoft” should not be considered a replacement for contacting the Elk Grove Police Department via telephone (916) 714-5115 (non-emergency), (916) 714-5111 / 911 (emergency) or (916) 691-0411 (anonymous tip line). Instead, “Tipsoft” should be seen as an alternative method of contacting law enforcement to provide information regarding non-urgent illegal activity, such as unsolved cases, vandalism, graffiti, theft and narcotics related issues.

You can help Elk Grove Detectives solve a crime by providing information. You may remain anonymous, but please, let us know what you know.

* All information is obtained from the Elk Grove Police Department Daily Watch Summary. Booking photos are provided by the Elk Grove Police Department if the suspects are still in custody.  

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