Sacramento County Sheriff's Podcast

Episode 18 Narcotics: Undercover Detective Almost Framed

Salvador Robles was deep undercover in Sacramento's narcotics world. In this gripping episode, he opens up about the dangerous double life he lived and how one suspect’s attempt to frame him as a corrupt cop nearly derailed his career.

Episode 17: Undercover in Sacramento: SIB Operations

Undersheriff Ziegler of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office shares his undercover assignments he did in law enforcement. From high-stakes operations to chilling murder-for-hire cases, Undersheriff Ziegler shares jaw-dropping stories from his time in the elite Special Investigations Bureau (SIB). Hear how trust, danger, and split-second decisions shaped his career and saved lives. This is real, raw, and unforgettable.

Episode 16: Justice for Jeff

On the quiet morning of October 27, 2006, Sacramento County Deputy Jeff Mitchell made what seemed like a routine traffic stop on a rural road. At 3:30 a.m., he came across a white Chevrolet van. Moments later, Deputy Mitchell stopped responding to dispatch. When fellow officers arrived at the scene, they found him mortally wounded and shot after what appeared to be a violent struggle. Nearly two decades later, his killer remains unidentified. In this episode, we revisit that tragic morning with Detective Turnbull and Jeff’s sister, Kim Gervasoni, who share the heartbreaking details, ongoing investigation, and a plea for answers. Someone out there knows something. If that someone is you, call 916-874-8477. A $250,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Jeff Mitchell’s killer. Join the pursuit of justice on Instagram: @jeff_mitchell1159

Episode 1: The Hard Truth on Mental Health with Sheriff Jim Cooper

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Podcast! Join Sheriff Jim Cooper and Spokesperson Amar Gandhi as they kick off this exciting new platform, bringing you inside the SSO like never before. In this episode, we dive into the latest policy changes the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office adopted this year—what they mean for the department and the community