On Saturday, February 24, 2024, at approximately 8:15 pm, Sacramento County Sheriff’s
North Patrol Deputies located a stolen white Ford Crown Victoria near Watt Avenue and
Peacekeeper Way in North Highlands. When they attempted to conduct a vehicle stop, the
driver, later identified as 36-year-old Anthony Whitley, led Deputies on a high-speed chase
for about 15 minutes. Deputies were able to employ the PIT maneuver, disabling the
vehicle. Whitley attempted to flee from the vehicle on foot but was quickly apprehended by
Sheriff K9 Philbert.

A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded shotgun, an imitation handgun, and several
Sacramento County Sheriff’s uniforms and other clothing with Sheriff’s insignias. Based on
the vehicle’s resemblance to a law enforcement vehicle, accompanied with the recovered
weapons and Sheriff’s clothing, the Sheriff’s Office is concerned Whitley may have tried to
impersonate himself as a Deputy. Whitley has a lengthy criminal history and has no
affiliation with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office or any other law enforcement agency.

Detectives from the Sheriff’s Special Investigations Bureau are conducting a follow-up
investigation and are seeking the public’s assistance in locating any possible victims that
may have been contacted by Whitley impersonating a member of the Sheriff’s Office or any
other law enforcement officer. These crimes breach public trust with law enforcement and
are treated as a serious threat. If you have any relevant information, please contact the
Sheriff’s Office at (916) 874-5115 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP
(4357). Tips leading to an arrest are eligible for a CASH reward of up to $1000, and tipsters
remain anonymous. Tips are paid in cash, and you are never asked for identification.
Contact Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357), 1-800-AA-CRIME,
or **TIPS. Use the “P3 TIPS” app or online at www.sacvalleycrimestoppers.com. Tip
information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com or by calling (916) 874-
TIPS (8477).

Sergeant Amar Gandhi
Sheriff’s Spokesman