By Sara Beth Williams–
A 38-year-old suspect was arrested in Citrus Heights over the weekend after graveyard officers allegedly found him in possession of a stash of multiple types of drugs and thousands in cash.
On Friday, Citrus Heights police responded to the area of Lichen Drive and Antelope Road, following up on recent concerns of illegal activity, according to a post by the Citrus Heights Police Department. After observing suspected illegal activity occurring between two subjects at a gas station, officers stopped a suspect, Jason Slater of Sacramento, after he crossed Antelope Road and conducted a search of him and his vehicle.
According to police, the Slater was found to be on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) and had several warrants for his arrest, including a felony warrant for vehicle theft. During a search of Slater’s vehicle, police found $3,500 in cash and over 40 grams of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin. Slater was arrested and transported to the Sacramento County Main Jail, and police seized all illegal contraband and suspected drug sale cash.
Local residents on social media have recently complained about suspicious activities in the shopping center adjacent to Lichen Drive, including adults offering to buy a child’s bike and asking to meet the child alone in order to make the transition.
According to prior reports, a nearby shopping center was also the site of another major sting operation where drugs were delivered to confidential informant working for law enforcement. The drug dealer was later indicted in 2023 on multiple counts after he was found in possession of one pound of methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Citrus Heights police credited a “proactive policing partnership” with the community as helping lead to arrests. The department said “the professional men and women of CHPD are committed to enhancing the community’s overall quality of life and making it safer for everyone here to enjoy.”
