Police conduct search of home near Mariposa Elementary
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Police SWAT team served a search warrant in the 7700 block of Watson Way on Thursday morning…
Helicopter aids in search for fleeing person in Citrus Heights, after domestic violence call
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Police officers responded to a call in the 7000 block of Zeeland Drive late Sunday night in response to a domestic violence call…
2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: March 28-April 3
Latest local police logs include a narcotics-related arrest at a homeless camp on Greenback Lane, along with a DUI incident near the border with Roseville and petty theft at a medical clinic on Madison Avenue. A summary of…
Citrus Heights PD deploying extra DUI patrols through Thanksgiving weekend
Sentinel staff report– Citing a seasonal uptick in drunk driving incidents during the holidays, Citrus Heights police announced the deployment of additional patrol units to ramp up DUI enforcement through Thanksgiving weekend. ..
Citrus Heights Police Logs: vandalism, stolen chips, stranded son
Latest police logs include reports of an employee stealing chips at Stones Casino, a knife-waving woman at the intersection of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard, and a male who called police on his mother after she allegedly took his…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: bar troubles, shoplifting, burglaries
Latest police logs include reports of several burglaries, a woman allegedly being given a date rape drug at a local bar, and a man threatening to shoot people after his bike was stolen at Safeway.
Citrus Heights man arrested in Halloween stabbing; bail set at $1.5M
Sentinel staff report– A Citrus Heights man was arrested on Halloween after allegedly stabbing an orthodox monk multiple times with a kitchen knife. The incident occurred in a rural monastery located about 150 miles north of Sacramento, in…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: bloody bumper, grand theft, stolen power
Latest police logs include a concerned caller notifying police of a vehicle with blood all over its back bumper, grand theft at a bar on Auburn Boulevard, and a neighbor allegedly stealing power from another residence with an…
CHPD seeks donations, referrals to help in-need families during holidays
Sentinel staff report– November is here, and that means the Citrus Heights Police Department and City of Citrus Heights are again partnering with a variety of community groups and businesses to provide gifts to in-need families this holiday…
Q&A: Can Citrus Heights police still enforce camping ban after 9th Circuit Court ruling?
Sentinel staff report– Last month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that enforcement of certain aspects of anti-camping ordinances are unconstitutional forms of “cruel and unusual punishment,” unless there are enough beds available at local shelters. That…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: mail theft, fire extinguishers, fraud
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include fire extinguishers being stolen from an apartment complex, neighbors chasing after a woman who was observed stealing mail, and a telephone fraudster nabbing a gift card and Social Security number from…
Event: Free prescription drug disposal offered by Citrus Heights police
Sentinel staff report– 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.
