Two Suspects Arrested Following Armed Robbery Investigation 

October 17, 2026 – Sacramento County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Friday, August 21, 2026, the Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of an armed robbery at a smoke shop in the 4600 block of Watt Avenue.

Deputies responded and obtained surveillance footage showing two suspects, both armed with handguns, forcing an employee to hand over cash from the register before fleeing on foot into a nearby neighborhood.

Through their investigation, detectives identified the suspects as 20-year-old Darnelle Green and 20-year-old Dezmond Collier. Detectives subsequently obtained arrest warrants for both suspects.

View video of robbery and arrest here.

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, detectives conducting surveillance at an apartment complex located Green as he exited an apartment unit. Green was taken into custody and, during a search of his person, detectives discovered he was carrying a concealed handgun equipped with an extended magazine. Upon entering the apartment, Detectives located Collier inside, and he was also taken into custody.

In addition to his arrest warrant for robbery, Green faces fresh firearm-related charges stemming from his arrest. Green also had an outstanding warrant related to a previous firearm arrest by the Sacramento Police Department.

Both suspects were arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail.

Source & photos: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office