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…
Suspect with prior homicide record arrested after Citrus Heights armed robbery
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Police responded to an armed robbery last week at a convenience store in the 6100 block of Greenback Lane, later arresting a suspect who was on supervised release for a prior homicide…
Citrus Heights police deploy dinosaur in unusual traffic safety operation
By Alec Pronk– Motorists travelling through Citrus Heights were treated to an out-of-the-ordinary sight on Tuesday when a prehistoric pedestrian could be seen prancing across crosswalks to raise awareness for pedestrian safety.
Teen charged with DUI, multiple felonies in deadly Citrus Heights collision
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said a fatal collision that closed down Greenback Lane Tuesday night was caused by a 19-year-old woman who was allegedly under the influence of marijuana. In a news release issued Wednesday evening,…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: arson, stolen truck, fire extinguisher assault
Latest police logs include a man’s ex-wife reportedly taking out a life insurance policy on him, an arson incident at a local park, a firefighter having his phone stolen while responding to a grass fire, and a fight…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: Dine-and-Dash, football fight, robbery
Latest police logs include several adults reportedly getting into a fight at a San Juan High School football game, robbery at Grocery Outlet, a rash of assault reports, and a dine-and-dash incident at Texas Roadhouse on Sunrise Boulevard…
Judge gives man more than 200-year sentence for Citrus Heights shootings
Sentinel staff report– A Sacramento judge sentenced 28-year-old RV Allahali Watson, Jr., to more than two centuries in prison on Friday for his role in a pair of brutal Citrus Heights shootings, one of which involved a teen…
Citrus Heights police officers help pull driver from burning car
Sentinel staff report– Two Citrus Heights police officers were credited with helping pull an unconscious driver from a burning vehicle on Auburn Boulevard, following an early morning collision on Thursday. In a news release, police said two officers…
Citrus Heights man arrested in connection with fatal apartment shooting
By Max Burlaka– A 30-year-old Citrus Heights man was among two suspects arrested last week for their alleged involvement in a shooting at a Howe Avenue apartment complex that took the life of a 27-year-old man last month…
CHPD: More than half of children are improperly buckled in car seats
By Gabriel Wray– Recent statistics show 35% of children under the age of 13 were killed in vehicle collisions where they were improperly fastened. In an effort to combat that fatal reality, Citrus Heights police are participating in…
Slain deputy’s little sister welcomed back to Sylvan Middle School with escort
Sentinel staff report– Sylvan Middle School was the scene of a heavy law enforcement presence on Friday, as Citrus Heights police officers and other agency personnel in the region escorted slain Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Stasyuk’s 11-year-old sister…
