On August 14, in response to community concerns, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced a partnership with the Sheriff’s Department, Code Enforcement, and property owners to stop illegal off-road riding - such as ATVs - and off-road driving from occurring on private property. These code enforcement measures are currently in place in the Rio Linda, Elverta and Antelope neighborhoods.
The joint enforcement effort includes preventative measures such as posting “No Trespassing” signs around private property lots, building physical barriers at entry areas on open lots and distributing letters to area households informing them of the consequences of trespassing on private property to engage in illegal off-road driving. Citations and possible further criminal prosecution will be enforced if these preventative measures fail.
The notice letter sent to area residents cites specific problematic properties in each neighborhood, notifies them of the increased law enforcement measures and states possible citation and criminal charges for violating these laws (click here to view a neighborhood notice letter).
“We take community concerns very seriously,” said Deputy District Attorney Laura West. “This is a great example of how multiple law enforcement agencies and community members are able to work together to mitigate nuisances and improve neighborhood quality of life.”