The Placer County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested after burglarizing several homes and being in possession of suspected fentanyl.Â
On September 14, 2022, at 2:45 a.m., a Placer County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a residence on Val Verde Road in Loomis, for a report of suspicious circumstances.
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When the deputy arrived, he observed a partially opened residential garage.
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A search of the garage revealed multiple drawers and cabinets that had been opened, with several hand and power tools strewn about. Deputies also located a handbag on a chair that did not belong to the homeowners.
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A search of that bag revealed nearly 28 grams of a yellow powdery substance suspected to be fentanyl.
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At 4:08 a.m., deputies responded to a similar call of a suspicious person on Helm Lane, in Loomis. When deputies arrived in the area, they observed a vehicle matching the description of the one seen leaving the residence on Val Verde Road.
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The driver was detained, and it was determined the driver’s identification matched the California ID found in the handbag at the first location.
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Deputies also found a Polaris key in the suspect’s hand. The investigation revealed the key belonged to an ATV at the residence on Helm Lane.
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Deputies then searched the suspect’s vehicle and found a plastic bin containing mail from several addresses in Loomis.
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The suspect, identified as 31-year-old John Ryan of Elk Grove, was arrested for burglary, mail theft, possession of a controlled substance attempted vehicle theft, and violating his terms of Post Release Community Supervision.
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(Placer County Sheriff's Office)Â
