Citrus Heights police plan pasta feed fundraiser for ‘Baker to Vegas’ race
The Citrus Heights Police Activities League is teaming up with the Folsom Police Foundation to host a 2nd annual pasta feed, helping raise funds to send a team of officers on a 120-mile foot race through the desert.…
Prescription drug disposal offered by Citrus Heights police, Saturday
A “no-questions-asked” prescription drug take-back day will be held at the Citrus Heights Police Department on Sept. 26 this year — part of a nationwide effort to reduce drug abuse and avoid safety concerns with flushing old drugs…
Man found dead in Citrus Heights park; overdose suspected
Citrus Heights police said a man was found dead in Westwood Park near Lichen K-8 school Wednesday morning, with evidence indicating a possible overdose. Detective Vince Young, who was on-scene investigating Wednesday, described the death as an “unconfirmed…
Pedestrian hit on Auburn Blvd; police seek witnesses
Updated Sept. 22, 12:34 p.m.– The Citrus Heights Police Department is seeking additional information from the public as officers investigate a Sunday-morning collision on Auburn Boulevard involving a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. The collision occurred just…
Updated: Police arrest alleged date rapist; all charges later dropped
Updated Feb. 2, 2017– Citrus Heights police announced Wednesday they are seeking other possible victims of sexual assault involving a 44-year-old man arrested earlier this month for his alleged involvement in sexually assaulting a woman he met online.…
CHPD: missing ‘at-risk’ man found; social media credited
Citrus Heights police said they were able to safely locate an “at-risk” missing man Tuesday morning, crediting an “alert citizen,” social media and a news report for aiding in the success of the search. 57-year-old Carlos Arvizu reportedly…
CHPD: 2 arrested, 29 cited in Labor Day DUI checkpoint
A Labor Day Weekend DUI checkpoint on Antelope Road near Rusch Park resulted in two DUI arrests and nearly 30 citations, according to a lieutenant with the Citrus Heights Police Department. Setting up Sunday evening and continuing past…
Pedestrian fatality on Auburn Blvd marks 3rd killed this year
Updated Aug. 28, 8:21 a.m.– Citrus Heights police closed down Auburn Boulevard near the Roseville border for about six hours Friday morning in order to investigate a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in the roadway. Police said officers…
Citrus Heights police chief: body cameras ‘likely,’ but too early
Body-worn cameras on police officers could likely become a future reality in Citrus Heights, Police Chief Christopher Boyd told somewhat-wary city council members in a presentation last week that summarized pros and cons his department had identified in…
Head-on collision behind Citrus Heights Raley’s ends in arrest
A head-on vehicle collision on a residential side street behind Raley’s Tuesday night sent several people to the hospital and one man to jail on felony DUI and reckless driving charges, according to a police sergeant on scene.…
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision Sunday; PD closes lanes
Updated Aug. 17, 6:14 p.m.– Citrus Heights police closed down several lanes at a busy Sunrise Boulevard intersection Sunday morning after a 28-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street. Traffic…
Citrus Heights residents report hearing ‘bomb’ explosions
Numerous Citrus Heights residents reported hearing multiple explosion noises coming from the area near Citrus Heights Elementary on Tuesday morning and Wednesday night this week, with sounds reportedly being heard as far away as Interstate 80 and Antelope…
