Crime
Gunman Identified in Fatal Shootout That Killed Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte
OLIVEHURST, CA – Authorities have identified the gunman who was killed in a shootout that also claimed the life of a Marysville police officer during the execution of a search warrant.
The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the suspect was 60-year-old Rick David Oliver of Olivehurst.
The deadly exchange of gunfire occurred on Wednesday morning when a SWAT team was serving a search warrant on Kestrel Court as part of a larger investigation into drug trafficking and firearm-related crimes.
During the operation, Officer Osmar Rodarte, 25, was fatally shot. Law enforcement officers returned fire, killing Oliver at the scene, according to officials.
The Yuba County District Attorney’s Office stated that due to the complexity of the case, it may take months before further details regarding the shootout are released.
Rodarte’s death has deeply impacted the Marysville community, prompting an outpouring of support for the Marysville Police Department.
On Thursday, a law enforcement procession escorted Rodarte’s body to Placer County for an autopsy. Community members lined the streets to pay tribute to the fallen officer.
Court records reveal that Oliver had an extensive criminal history. In the past year, he had pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, resulting in the victim becoming pregnant.
Although the crime was not committed by force, Yuba County District Attorney Pat McGrath noted that Oliver was facing a recommended sentence of four years and four months in state prison.
Oliver had been scheduled for sentencing on August 15 but failed to appear in court. He had previously sought probation, but authorities issued an arrest warrant after his absence.
Law enforcement, with the assistance of the FBI and a bail bond agency, located and arrested Oliver in Douglas County, Nevada, on February 17.
Oliver was subsequently arraigned in Yuba County Superior Court, and further legal proceedings were scheduled for Friday, during which a sentencing date may have been set.
Due to his failure to appear in court, Oliver was facing an increased potential sentence of up to eight years.
Because of the severity of his conviction, Oliver was required to serve his sentence in a state prison rather than a county facility under California’s prison realignment laws.
His criminal record also included prior convictions for drug possession and driving under the influence.
The investigation into the events leading up to the fatal shootout remains ongoing.
BROOKLYN PARK, MN – Newly released video footage captures the moment a small aircraft crashed into a home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon.
Authorities have yet to confirm the number of individuals on board or the extent of any injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has verified that the aircraft went down near Noble Parkway and 109th Avenue North, sparking a fire upon impact.
Witnesses in the area reported seeing flames engulfing a portion of the house as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Fire crews have since extinguished the blaze, and while the home remains standing, officials noted that the roof was completely torn off due to the crash.
According to preliminary reports, the aircraft departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was en route to Anoka County–Blaine Airport in Minneapolis before it went down.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and details regarding the plane’s occupants have yet to be released.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz acknowledged the incident, stating that his administration is closely monitoring developments.
“My team is in touch with local officials on the scene in Brooklyn Park, and we are monitoring the situation closely,” Walz wrote on X. “Grateful to the first responders answering the call.”
Dramatic video from the crash site shows thick smoke billowing from the residence as firefighters work to contain the flames.
Emergency medical personnel were also seen on-site, though no official statements have been made regarding casualties or survivors.
Authorities are expected to release further updates as the investigation progresses.