2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: Uber assault, motel trouble, armed robbery
Latest Citrus Heights police logs include an Uber driver reportedly being assaulted by passengers, flame-throwing transients, an armed robbery at a liquor store, and “towel” trouble at a local motel. The following is a summary of select incidents…
Citrus Heights police announce ‘Dispatcher of the Year’ award
As part of a week-long national effort to recognize the role of public safety dispatchers in April, the Citrus Heights Police Department announced an award this week to 911 Dispatcher Amy Rumfelt for “outstanding” service and dedication. “Every…
Event: Free prescription drug disposal offered by Citrus Heights police
A “no-questions-asked” prescription drug take-back day will be held at the Citrus Heights Police Department on April 29 this year — part of a nationwide effort to reduce drug abuse and avoid safety concerns with flushing old drugs…
2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: prowler, vandalism, stolen dog, fraud arrest
Latest Citrus Heights police logs include a burglar reportedly stealing a dog after breaking into a garage, an arrest made at McDonald’s for counterfeit money, vandalism at a credit union on Sunrise Boulevard, a rooftop prowler, and an…
Motorcyclist, 39, killed in crash at Greenback intersection
A 39-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a fatal collision with another vehicle on Greenback Lane at Fountain Square Drive, police said in a news release Sunday night. Citrus Heights police said the department’s traffic unit is investigating the…
2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: grand theft, burglary, stolen Honda… (Mar. 24-30)
Latest Citrus Heights police logs include an arrest made at a McDonald’s bathroom, vehicle theft at an apartment on Sunrise Boulevard, reports of transient trouble, and other incidents. The following is a summary of select incidents listed in…
Police obtain warrant, arrest man after shots fired in Citrus Heights home
Citrus Heights police confirmed Thursday evening that a man suspected of firing multiple shots inside a home near Brooktree Park has been arrested for negligent discharge of a firearm. The man, whose name police did not release, was…
Police surround Citrus Heights home after shots fired; warrant sought
Reports of shots fired Wednesday night at a Citrus Heights residence led to a heavy police response and helicopter activity near Brooktree Park, police confirmed Thursday morning. Sgt. Jason Baldwin said police surrounded a home near the park…
Citrus Heights PD hands out free steering wheel locks to combat auto theft
Following a 39 percent spike in motor vehicle theft in the city last year, the Citrus Heights Police Department announced a new campaign this week to help arm owners of the most commonly stolen vehicles with a tool…
Man arrested after fire rips through Citrus Heights home
Citrus Heights police confirmed that a man was arrested after a major fire caused extensive damage to a home on Glen Echo Street Monday afternoon. He is believed to be the home’s primary resident, according to neighbors. Fire…
2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: carjacking, stolen oil, transients… (Mar. 16-23)
Latest Citrus Heights police logs in March include reports of a carjacking outside a church food closet, thieves reportedly stealing motor oil from a preschool on Old Auburn Road, a mob of panhandling transients on Greenback Lane, and…
Statistics & Slides: Citrus Heights Police Chief Annual Report (March 9, 2017)
The latest annual report from the Citrus Heights Police Department was delivered to the city council on March 9 by Police Chief Ron Lawrence, covering crime and collision statistics, as well as crime reduction strategies and goals for…
