Police Logs: Citrus Heights saw explosion in fireworks calls on July 4

Sentinel staff report–
Citrus Heights Police saw more than 170 calls regarding fireworks on July 4. The following is a breakdown of how many fireworks-related calls were recorded by the police department per hour on July 4, 2024, according to published police logs:

• 12–3 a.m. 5 fireworks calls were reported. The suspects were gone upon arrival or police were unable to locate.
• 6 a.m.–4 p.m. 2 fireworks calls were reported.
• 4-5 p.m. 3 fireworks calls were reported.
• 6 p.m. 5 fireworks calls were reported, with 1 reported as a duplicate call.
• 7 p.m. 8 fireworks calls were reported.
• 8 p.m. 27 fireworks calls were reported, with 7 reported as duplicate calls. 1 citation was given.
• 9 p.m.: 83 fireworks calls were reported, with 15 reported as duplicate calls. 1 citation was given.
• 10 p.m.: 34 fireworks calls were reported, with 7 reported as duplicate calls.
• 11 p.m. 10 fireworks calls were reported. 2 citations were given.
• Total arrests: two arrests were made on July 4, unrelated to fireworks calls.

Citrus Heights police note that its published logs “are not intended as a full and complete list of all police activity,” with some information not displayed for legal reasons, such as arrests of minors. As such, police advise that summary totals based on public logs may differ from weekly incident and arrest totals posted by police on social media.

The department notes on its website that, “All arrested suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Additionally, the original crimes, nature of offenses, and charges may be amended or dismissed as further information is made available.”