Twin Rivers Police Department Seeks Help

Twin Rivers Police Department Seeks Help for Playground Destroyed by Arson

At approximately 1120PM on Sunday May 30th, the Twin Rivers Police Department and Sacramento City Fire Department received calls from citizens that reported a fire at Hazel Strauch Elementary School at 3141 Northstead Drive in North Sacramento. Police Officers and the Sacramento City Fire Department responded to find a playground structure fully engulfed in flames. 

Sacramento City Fire Department arson investigators were requested to examine the cause of the fire which had destroyed the structure. There are no known suspects or witnesses and the cost of the damage is unknown at this time.

The Twin Rivers Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this incident to contact the Crime Alert at 916-443-HELP or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Callers may also call the Arson Tip Line at 916-808-8732 or Twin Rivers Police Department Dispatch 24 hours a day at 916-286-4875.

Please contact Sacramento City Fire Department Captain Jim Doucette for any questions related to the fire department. Please contact Twin Rivers Unified School District Director of Communications Trinette Marquis for any questions related to the school district. Please contact Twin Rivers Police Department Public Information Officer William Cho for any questions related to law enforcement.