By Sara Beth Williams–
A suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash was arrested Tuesday evening after fleeing the scene near Greenback Lane and Binet Drive, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.
Police said in a post on social media that officers responded to the vehicle collision shortly after the incident occurred and determined that one of the drivers had fled on foot. Thanks to quick-thinking community members who provided real-time updates on the suspect’s direction of travel, officers were able to coordinate a thorough search of the area.
Assisting in the pursuit were air support and K9 Milo, who ultimately helped locate the suspect hiding in a nearby backyard. Officers took the individual into custody without incident.
“We’re truly grateful to the members of our community who provided updates and the direction of the fleeing suspect’s whereabouts,” police said in a statement.
Arrest records show Aleksandr Semenyuk was arrested on charges of felony hit-and-run, driving under the influence and resisting arrest on June 10. Sacramento Main Jail records show the suspect is still in custody on $80,000 bail.
