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…
Parade, parties highlight National Night Out in Citrus Heights
Updated August 5, 11:30 p.m.– At least 13 different neighborhood groups held various outdoor social events around Citrus Heights Tuesday night, as part of National Night Out – an annual event focused on preventing crime by knowing and…
Citrus Heights residents, police prep for National Night Out
Updated Aug 3, 5:21 p.m.– Police and neighborhood groups across Citrus Heights are once again preparing for participation in the August 4th National Night Out, as part of a country-wide effort to prevent crime by connecting neighbors and…
Police motorcycle competition draws crowds to Citrus Heights
Police said about 2,000 people and 27 motorcycle officers from as far as Nevada attended the third annual Citrus Heights Traffic Safety Day and Police Motorcycle Competition in the Sunrise Mall parking lot, Saturday. Citrus Heights police took…
July 25: Citrus Heights Police to host motorcycle competition, safety fair
Police officers from across the western states plan to show off their motorcycle skills in the Sunrise Mall parking lot, as Citrus Heights Police host the 2015 Traffic Safety Day and Police Motorcycle Competition on July 25. The…
Citrus Heights police roll out new 2015 patrol SUVs
Citrus Heights police are rolling out a fleet of new 2015 patrol SUVs and will be auctioning off their 2006 patrol cars in favor of what officers say is a better-handling, faster, safer, and more “roomy” vehicle. Although…
Citrus Heights police: man fatally shot after firing at officers
Citrus Heights police said four officers responding to a domestic violence incident at a Greenback Lane apartment complex shot and killed a 35-year-old man Monday night, after the suspect allegedly fired at officers. Although “countless officers” responded to…
CHPD: 9 cited, 1 arrested at weekend DUI checkpoint
Citrus Heights police conducted a six-hour DUI checkpoint on San Juan Avenue Friday night, screening 689 vehicles and reporting nine citations, two vehicle impounds, and one arrest. Although eight sobriety tests were administered by officers with Citrus Heights…
Citrus Heights police investigate report of hand grenade found; explosion heard
Updated June 11, 12:23 p.m.– Citrus Heights police said a woman cleaning out her deceased father’s residence Wednesday reported finding a “World War II style hand grenade,” causing an explosives specialist to be deployed to the scene and…
