Sacramento Sheriff's Department Press Release

On August 4, 2018, at 6:27 A.M. the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from an apartment complex in the 1100 block of Howe Avenue.  The caller reported someone was shot at the location.

Deputies arrived at the scene and were directed to an apartment within the complex.  Once inside, deputies located the victim, 27-year-old Trevor Solari of Sacramento, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Homicide detectives have been diligently working to solve this murder investigation and on September 20, 2018, they arrested 44-year-old Maurice Vale of Sacramento for his involvement in this case.  Vale was arrested for charges including murder, robbery and a violation of his parole.

On September 21, 2018, homicide detectives also arrested 30-year-old Richard Wallace-Dargan of Citrus Heights for his involvement in this incident.  Wallace-Dargan was arrested for charges pertaining to accessory to murder and home invasion robbery.

Both Vale and Wallace-Dargan are currently in custody at the Sacramento County Main Jail where they are being held without bail due to their charges.

Detectives are asking anyone with information relating to this incident, to please contact the Sheriff’s Department at (916) 874-5115 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP.  Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).


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