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One found dead near shopping center in Citrus Heights

By Sara Beth Williams– An older adult male was found dead Friday afternoon in the greenbelt near a local shopping center in Citrus Heights, police say. Two to three callers reported an adult unresponsive near a walking trail…

A heavy police presence on Mariposa Avenue could be seen Thursday morning, near Old Auburn Road. At least one person was observed with hands restrained behind their back. April 23, 2026. // CH Sentinel

Citrus Heights Police assist CHP in detaining 2 subjects

Citrus Heights Police officers assisted in the detention of two individuals Thursday morning on Mariposa Avenue, authorities confirmed…

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Free prescription drug disposal at Citrus Heights Police Dept. April 25

Those with expired or unused prescription drugs are invited to drop them off anonymously at another free “Take Back” event offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department this Saturday…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Dec. 25-31

Latest police logs show an increase in fireworks calls leading up to New Year’s Eve, along with an increase in code enforcement and animal control calls. Below are the latest police incident logs from Dec. 25-31, 2025…

Sac Metro Fire crews could be seen uncovering a man hole to allow smoke to escape while investigating a fire that started in a storm drain on Rusch Drive. Jan. 1, 2026 // J. Williams

Smoke-filled storm drain prompts emergency crew response in Citrus Heights

Police and fire crews responded to Rusch Drive at the corner of Rollingwood Boulevard Thursday afternoon and found smoke coming from…

Image from a video of a house fire in Citrus Heights on Dec. 31, 2025, shared by Sacramento Metro Fire District.

New Year’s Eve fire kills 3 dogs, injures 1, in Citrus Heights.

A house fire in Citrus Heights sent one person to the hospital and resulted in the loss of three pets Wednesday evening, according to officials.

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Citrus Heights police officer home recovering after Christmas Eve collision

A Citrus Heights Police officer is recovering at home after his vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle just before midnight on Dec. 24…

A Citrus Heights Patrol vehicle was involved in a collision on Christmas Eve, 2025. // Submitted by James Collins

Christmas Eve collision leaves one Citrus Heights officer injured

A Citrus Heights Police officer was transported to the hospital just after midnight on Christmas Day after the…

Photos from Mariposa Creek Bridge show the water reaching the bottom of the bridge and expanding tis banks. // Luke Otterstad

Christmas Day storm brings flooding, fallen trees

Strong winds and heavy rain on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day brought localized flooding and a handful of downed trees throughout Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Dec. 18-24

Latest police logs show a decrease in code enforcement, while showing an increase in animal control calls…

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One arrested at latest DUI checkpoint in Citrus Heights

One driver was arrested last Thursday and 15 citations were issued during the Citrus Height’s Police Department’s recent DUI checkpoint…

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Former Citrus Heights Police officer arrested after death of 7-year-old girl

A former employee of the Citrus Heights Police Department has been arrested along with his girlfriend following the death of a 7-year-old, multiple news sources have reported.