Substitute Teacher Arrested for Suspected Abuse of Minors
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA — “On December 2, 2024, the Citrus Heights Police Department began investigating allegations of sexual assault involving a substitute teacher employed within an after-school program in the San Juan Unified School District. The alleged suspect was immediately placed on administrative leave denying him access to additional students.
Through a collaborative investigation with the school district and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, detectives uncovered evidence of the crime, identified additional minor victims, and confirmed further offenses.
This morning, the suspect (58 year-old Ricky Linan) was arrested at his residence and is now being held at the Sacramento County Main Jail on $1.7 million bail. He faces multiple charges, including lewd acts with minors under 14 and possession of child pornography.
We are working closely with our partner agencies to provide resources and support to the victims and their families during this deeply tragic time.
If parents suspect their child may have had contact with Mr. Linan, please contact our investigations unit at (916) 727-5524 to speak with detectives.
The safety of our children is our highest priority, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to seeking justice and protecting the vulnerable members of our community.”
Here is a link to the communication being sent out by the San Juan Unified School District.
