The Chico Police Department is investigating another hate crime involving a mural dedicated to missing and murdered Indigenous women. The mural is located on the 900 block of W. 2nd Street.
The artist reported the unidentified suspect(s) drew swastikas and obscene language on the mural and attempted to light the bottom on fire.

At this time, it is unknown if this incident is related to the hate crime also being investigated at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue. Both cases have been forwarded to the detective bureau for further investigation.

This afternoon, at about 4:15 p.m., the Chico Police Dispatch Center received a call regarding a vandalism incident at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue, located on the 1300 block of Hemlock St. in Chico. Officers arrived on scene and discovered that an unidentified suspect(s) burned a sign in front of the synagogue and drew swastikas on the sign. Officers collected evidence and began an investigation.

The vandalism is being treated as a hate crime. These incidents are serious acts against members of our community and will be investigated thoroughly.

The Chico Police Department prepared for the 2022 Halloween weekend by once again increasing Police presence, particularly in the south campus and “Avenues” neighborhoods, popular as student housing. Historically, this weekend is filled with large crowds, large parties, and out-of-town partygoers. To ensure uninterrupted service to the rest of the city, off-duty Chico Police Officers were required to work during the Halloween operational period that covered Friday, October 28 at 6 pm through Tuesday, November 1 at 1 am.

On Thursday, October 27th, 2022, at 12:47 pm,  the Chico Police Department received a call of an attempted bank robbery at the Tri Counties Bank on Pillsbury Rd.  The suspect entered the bank and told the clerk to put money in a bag.  The suspect acted as if he had a firearm, but no firearm was seen.  The suspect fled before receiving any money from the bank.  CPD patrol units were unable to locate the suspect in the area upon being notified of the crime.

On 10/25/2022 at approximately 1930 hours Chico Police officers were summoned to a business in the 700 block of Mangrove Ave. for a suspicious circumstance. When officers arrived they learned a male customer had come into the store at approximately1600 hours and purchased food and a drink. The male remained in the store for approximately one hour before entering the bathroom at approximately 1700 hours. Employees noticed the male had not come out and made attempts to contact the male. There was no response.

On 10/22/2022 at 11:41 PM, Chico Police Officers were dispatched to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that occurred near the intersection of Ivy Street and W 3rd Street. Officers arrived on scene along with medical personnel.

On 10/18/22 at approximately 0103 hrs. a Chico Police Officer on routine patrol observed a vehicle violate several provisions of the California Vehicle Code near E. 20th St. and Highway 99. The officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle. During the stop, the officer established that the driver of the vehicle, 22-year-old Atlantic Aguilar, was driving under the influence of alcohol. Aguilar was arrested for DUI.

On Wednesday, October 12th at about 10:10 p.m. the Chico Police Dispatch Center received a call for service related to a possible shooting that had just occurred in the area of E. 20th St and Roth St.

Officers arrived in the area and learned that teenage juveniles had thrown items at a house in the neighborhood. The resident, later identified as Mr. Gary Powell (68 years) exited his house with a firearm. Mr. Powell discharged the firearm as the juveniles ran away.

On October 5th , 2022 at about 0752 hours, Chico Police Dispatch received several 911 calls regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian collision on Bruce Road at California Park Dr. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and found a pedestrian on the ground not breathing. Lifesaving efforts were performed but the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries. Several witnesses were contacted at scene and provided detailed statements. The female jogger had been on a run when she attempted to cross Bruce Rd. against a red signal. The vehicle was traveling northbound Bruce Rd.