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By Mike Hazlip— Sounds of police sirens and a helicopter could be heard streaking through Citrus Heights Wednesday night, as a stolen vehicle sped through the city. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Sergeant Kionna Rowe told The Sentinel in a phone call Saturday that officers identified a stolen black SUV near Fair[Read More…]
Sentinel staff report–
The cause of an apartment fire in Citrus Heights that damaged four units and killed a dog on Thursday has been deemed “undetermined” by Metro Fire.
By Mike Hazlip—
A fire broke out at a large apartment complex on Greenback lane Thursday afternoon, displacing residents in four units.
By Rylie Friesen-
The Citrus Heights Police Department has joined a nationwide law enforcement effort to warn drivers against distracted driving from April 8-12, encouraging drivers to have a “designated texter.”
Updated 8:46 a.m., April 3– Sentinel staff report– Police Department staff in Citrus Heights opened up an unexpected surprise Thursday involving a box of what appeared to be Krispy Kreme donuts left in the break room by Chief Ron Lawrence. The department posted a short video about the prank on[Read More…]
By Mike Hazlip—
Authorities said a 36-year-old Citrus Heights man on parole was arrested Tuesday evening in Lincoln after allegedly being found in possession of drugs and drug sales equipment.
Sentinel staff report–
The sounds of police sirens piercing through the night could be heard in various areas of Citrus Heights around 2:30 a.m. Friday, as multiple units conducted a high-risk traffic stop of a stolen vehicle.
Sentinel staff report–
Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence in a report to the City Council last week said the pandemic helped contribute to an overall 6% drop in major categories of crime during 2020 — bringing crime levels to their lowest point in the police department’s history.
