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🚨 Bear Sighting in Sun City Lincoln Hills We have received multiple calls from community members in the area of Wagon Wheel Lane and Overland Lane in Sun City regarding multiple sightings of a bear. The last sighting was in the area of Oak Tree Lane and Highway 193. There’s been no reports of any aggressive behavior by the animal today. Please do not approach the bear if seen. LPD has notified the California Department of Fish and Game. We are actively monitoring the situation.

Last night, an LPD officer made a vehicle stop in the area of Twelve Bridges Drive and Hwy 65. During a search of the vehicle, the officer located around one ounce of methamphetamine. Ricardo Bonar was arrested for possessing a dangerous drug for sale and booked at the South Placer Jail. More Proactive Policing = Seizing More Poison + Those Selling It

Last night, patrol officers served a search warrant in the 300 block of E Street regarding methamphetamine sales. Deputies from the @PlacerSheriff assisted in the service. During a search of the residence, officers located an ounce of methamphetamine and a small amount of fentanyl. Sean Shepard was arrested for possession of a dangerous drug for sale and booked at the South Placer Jail. More proactive policing, and another drug dealer in custody.

Yesterday, an LPD officers conducted a stop of a known probation, Justin Gwaltney of Lincoln. Gwaltney had an outstanding felony warrant for a probation violation. During a search of his vehicle, the officer located two ounces of methamphetamine stashed in the lower dash area. Gwaltney was arrested for his felony warrant and possession of methamphetamine for sale. He was booked at the South Placer Main Jail. More proactive policing ridding our streets of dangerous drugs and arresting those intent on selling them.

LPD Makes Multiple Proactive Felony Arrests Yesterday, an LPD Sergeant contacted three individuals in a vehicle; Mychale Lee, Stephanie Casillas, and Pamela Aragon. Lee was found to have two felony warrants. During a search of the vehicle, Lee was in possession of other individuals credit cards. Casillas was in possession of fentanyl and other individuals California ID cards altered with her face inserted on the ID. Casillas and Lee were arrested Later in the day, an LPD officer contacted Erik Johnson at Target on Groveland Lane. Johnson was found to have a felony warrant and arrested. During the evening, LPD officers contacted Jose Perez during a foot patrol. Perez was found to have a felony warrant and arrested. Proactive policing remains a core principle of LPD and keeping our community safe.

The 4th of July and America’s 250th approach us quickly. We remind our residents that safe and sane fireworks that carry the California State Fire Marshal seal are the only fireworks approved for use in the city limits. In addition to normal patrol staffing, LPD will have an entire patrol team dedicated to illegal firework enforcement throughout the city. If you are discovered to have used illegal fireworks, you will be cited. If you witness illegal firework use, please call our non-emergency line at 916-645-4040. If anybody wants to turn in illegal fireworks, you can also call our non-emergency line. 9-1-1 is reserved for emergency reporting only. Enjoy America’s 🇺🇸 250th responsibly. Lincoln Professional Firefighters will be busy as well—please don’t add unnecessary fires caused by illegal fireworks to their calls.

Captain Eaton and SRO Moreno attended the annual Rods and Relics event today at McBean Park. Chief Alves made an appearance earlier in the day where he selected a vehicle for the Chief’s Trophy. We really enjoyed the location switch to McBean Park—over 400 cars in attendance!

Proactive Shoplifting Arrest Last night, LPD officers observed a suspicious vehicle possibly casing to shoplift near Ulta and Ross on Ferrari Ranch Road. Officers conducted an enforcement stop on the vehicle and contacted 37-year-old Richard Ybarra and 35-year-old Melissa Curiel, both of Sacramento. Ybarra was found to have a felony warrant out of Sacramento, in possession of drug paraphernalia, possessed credit cards belonging to other individuals, and stolen items from Ross. Curiel was cited and released from the scene while Ybarra was booked into the South Placer Jail on multiple charges. We will continue to do everything we can to protect our businesses from theft.

LPD Conducts Active Shooter Training This morning and Thursday (6/11), LPD personnel and other first responders will be conducting active shooter training at Phoenix High School. There will be numerous emergency vehicles and first responders in the area—please do not be alarmed by their presence.

LPD Sergeant Makes Narcotics Sales Arrest Earlier today, an LPD sergeant observed a suspicious vehicle in the Target parking lot in the 900 block of Groveland Lane possibly involved in shoplifting. Officers ultimately detained three individuals, 44-year-old Mario Acosta, 43-year-old Jonathan Damiano, and 30-year-old Joshua Martinez (all from Sacramento) after locating suspected methamphetamine in Acosta’s possession. A subsequent search of Martinez revealed Target merchandise concealed in his pants, along with an ounce and a half of suspected fentanyl, 21 grams of methamphetamine, and a concealed dagger. Acosta was cited for the methamphetamine possession and Martinez was arrested on various charges including possession of narcotics for sale and booked into the South Placer Jail.

Roadways are back open. Thank you for your patience.

Virginiatown Road at Hungry Hollow Road is currently closed in both directions due to a vehicle accident. Unknown ETA for opening. We will update this post when we have more information.

Please see our flyer regarding a scam occurring in Lincoln. If you are the victim of a scam, we are always a phone call away at 916-645-4040.

🚨 New Officer Alert Please join us in welcoming new LPD Officer Alec Beall after Captain Eaton swore him in this morning. He comes to us after working his first few years with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the South Placer Jail. He hits the streets next Wednesday. Please welcome him as you see him around the city.

LPD Sergeant Saves Choking Woman at Local Restaurant Last week, LPD received a call of a woman in her nineties who was choking and unresponsive at a local restaurant. Sergeant Jordan Morris was in the area of the call and immediately responded. Once on scene, Sergeant Morris did what all first responders sign up to do—help people in crisis. Sergeant Morris performed the Heimlich maneuver several times, ultimately causing the female’s airway to become unobstructed, allowing her to breathe again. LPD Proud.

LPD Collects 402 Pounds of Unwanted Prescription Drugs During Take-back Event Yesterday, Sergeant McCauley, Property/Evidence Expert Gurnee, and LPD VIPS led our prescription drug take-back event. We saw 142 cars come through, up from 127 last year. In total, 402 pounds of prescription drugs were turned in, compared to 377 pounds last year. The items will be destroyed by our Property and Evidence Division. Thank you to everyone who utilized this event to safely discard unwanted prescriptions.

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10am to 2pm at LPD. Don’t miss this great to get rid of any unwanted items so we can dispose of them properly. The flyer has further details. See you there.

LPD Conducts Tobacco Retailer Compliance Inspections On April 9, 2026, the Lincoln Police Department, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health and the Rocklin Police Department conducted tobacco retailer inspections at three local businesses under the authority of California Business and Professions Code. As a result of the operation, officers and partner agencies seized more than 130 flavored vape products believed to be in violation of the Business and Professions Code. Investigators also seized numerous cannabis products, suspected psilocybin-infused candy, and additional flavored tobacco products believed to be in violation of California law. In addition, kratom-derived or synthetic adulterated food and beverage products were destroyed on site by a business representative. These inspections are part of our ongoing commitment to protecting the health and safety of our community, especially our youth. The Lincoln Police Department has received concerns from parents regarding underage access to prohibited products, and we take those concerns seriously. We will continue working with our public health and law enforcement partners to ensure businesses comply with state law and to help keep these products out of the hands of minors.

2025 LPD Annual Report We are proud to share our 2025 Annual Report, which is linked below. We are thankful for the men and women who wear the LPD patch that helps make Lincoln one of the safest cities in the state. Our goal is to foster a safe, enjoyable community where individuals can thrive. Lincoln, thank you for your continued support. We assure you that we are committed to the task of providing excellent law enforcement services. heyzine.com/flip-book/8e39f7…

🚨 Felon Arrested for Possession of Firearm and Methamphetamine For Sale Last night, graveyard officers received information that Brian Medinger was in possession of a firearm and had a prior felony conviction. LPD located the firearm in the 300 block of E. 9th Street and arrested Medinger. Medinger was found to have concealed approximately two ounces of crystal methamphetamine on his person during his arrest and transportation to the South Placer Main Jail. LPD will continue to hold those accountable who are intent on selling dangerous drugs and possessing illegal weapons in our community. #NotInLincoln