A police pursuit involving a motorcyclist in Citrus Heights began near Antelope Road and Wonder Street around 9:22 p.m. on September 8, as reported by the Citrus Heights Sentinel. The rider allegedly evaded an officer attempting a traffic stop for vehicle code violations, fled through city neighborhoods at high speed, and entered oncoming traffic before returning to Citrus Heights via Auburn Boulevard. The pursuit ended at the intersection of Antelope Road and Mariposa Avenue, where the motorcyclist collided with another vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The collision is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol's Major Accident Investigation Team. Police are seeking witnesses and request anyone with information to contact the Citrus Heights Police Department at 916-727-5500.
In downtown Sacramento, the District Attorney's office announced the conviction of Mario Salinas, age 42, on September 3, following a jury trial. Salinas was found guilty of 15 counts of committing lewd or lascivious acts on a child under 14, involving five girls abused from 2014 to 2024 while they were between the ages of 6 and 13. The offenses included sexual acts and showing pornography, along with threats to deter disclosure. Salinas faces up to 375 years to life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for December 12, 2025. Case number for reference: 24FE021217.
Federal authorities reported on September 9 that a Davis man pleaded guilty in Sacramento to charges related to international drug trafficking. The conspiracy involved the distribution of drugs between the United States and Canada. The plea was accepted in the Eastern District of California. Status: Awaiting sentencing.
No public suspect descriptions have been released in these incidents requiring community assistance at this time.
Trends over the past week include a serious fatality following a vehicle pursuit in the north Sacramento County area and a major conviction in a longstanding child sexual abuse case, as well as the conclusion of an international drug trafficking investigation with a guilty plea.
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