The Sacramento Brief, Thursday, June 25, 2026 | One-Year Anniversary | North Highlands Standoff Conviction | Sheriff’s Drone Disarms Suspect
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The Sacramento Brief – Thursday, June 25, 2026
Today marks a special milestone as The Sacramento Brief celebrates its one-year anniversary and the close of Season One. Thank you for making us part of your morning—whether you’re listening here in the Sacramento region or from one of 15 countries around the world.
In today’s episode:
• A Sacramento County jury convicts Daniel Murphy for shooting at sheriff’s deputies during a six-hour North Highlands standoff. He now faces up to 44 years and 8 months in prison.
• The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office highlights groundbreaking technology after deputies used a drone equipped with a magnet to safely disarm an armed suspect—believed to be a first-of-its-kind operation in the nation. The Sheriff’s new robotic K-9 platform, Buster, also ...