By Sara Beth Williams–
The Citrus Heights Police SWAT team served a search warrant in the 7700 block of Watson Way on Thursday morning, April 11, according to Citrus Heights Police Lt. Michael Wells. The search began at approximately 7:10 a.m. according to police.
“Due to the size of the property and the number of trailers and outbuildings on the property, it did take some time to safely secure the location,” Wells told the Sentinel on Thursday following the incident, adding that several subjects were detained during the warrant while the property was searched but no arrests were made at the time.
Local residents who live near Mariposa Elementary reported witnessing heavy police activity in the area of Watson Way and Mariposa Avenue in local Facebook groups. Parents of children attending Mariposa Elementary received a notification from the school that read in part:
“After checking in with Citrus Heights Police Department, the school is safe. There is a police car down the street from the school, blocking off a side street. There is no lock down.”
Police confirmed that the location of the residence was near a local elementary school but that there were “no threats to the students.” According to police, the department notified the school in advance and said there were no concerns and no need to lock down.
Residents expressed concern on social media regarding dropping students off in the morning amid police activity nearby. Mariposa Elementary school lists a start time of 7:45 a.m.
According to police, the investigation is ongoing. At this time the police are not releasing details about what was recovered at the scene.
