Alleged assault at party leads to heavy police response
Residents in a typically quiet Citrus Heights neighborhood were treated to an unexpected Halloween surprise on Saturday when more than a dozen police officers arrived with handguns and rifles drawn outside a home on Sungarden Drive, responding to…
Citrus Heights police plan Halloween-night DUI crackdown
Updated Oct. 31, 11:37 a.m.– Citrus Heights police announced plans on Thursday to deploy additional DUI officers on city streets this weekend, calling Halloween “one of the most deadly nights” for drunk or drugged driving accidents across the…
CHPD releases video to help ID armed robbery suspects
Citrus Heights police released surveillance video Thursday and requested the public’s help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a local gas station. Police said around 8:14 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2015, two…
‘Police Week’ underway in Citrus Heights to support local PD
Aimed to combat negative sentiments toward law enforcement in national news, a local police charity has kicked off a week-long “We Support Our Police” campaign in Citrus Heights — gaining visible support from a number of area businesses…
Man arrested for allegedly firing gun in Citrus Heights home
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Citrus Heights Saturday morning for “negligent discharge of a firearm,” following multiple reports of gun shots near Walnut Drive and Auburn Boulevard, according to a police news release. Police said responding officers…
Sylvan Rd closed after fatality involving motorcycle, SUV
Updated Oct. 17, 9:43 a.m.– A collision involving an SUV and motorcyclist caused both directions of traffic on Sylvan Road to be shut down for several hours Friday night, with a Citrus Heights police officer on scene confirming…
CHP awards Citrus Heights police for traffic safety efforts
The Citrus Heights Police Department (CHPD) was presented with a “first place” award by the California Highway Patrol last week, being recognized for local efforts to reduce collisions and improve traffic safety in a statewide competition. Competing in…
Police: social media helped locate missing Citrus Heights girl
Citrus Heights police said an “at-risk” 12-year-old girl reported missing from her home Monday evening was safely located by police at a Sacramento address Tuesday, after detectives monitoring her social media postings determined a possible address she might…
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…
