Citrus Heights bans new massage permits; cites prostitution
Following undercover sting operations in the past month resulting in two arrests for prostitution, Citrus Heights council members unanimously passed an “urgency ordinance” last week declaring a 45-day moratorium on most new massage parlors, citing the need for…
Police arrest man suspected of posing as firefighter to enter homes, steal items
Updated 9:32 p.m.– Citrus Heights police have arrested a man suspected of gaining access into homes by posing as a fireman in uniform, allegedly to perform smoke detector inspections, according to a press release tonight from the department.…
POLICE: neighbor utilized gun to detain theft suspects; say tactic ‘not encouraged’
The neighbor who single-handedly detained three juveniles in the middle of the street after an alleged vehicle burglary Wednesday was aided by a personal firearm, a sergeant from the Citrus Heights Police Department (CHPD) said today – adding…
Neighbor detains teens after vehicle break-in, 3 arrested
Three juveniles were arrested early Wednesday morning after a witness’ husband detained them in the middle of the street following an alleged vehicle break-in, according to a press release from the Citrus Heights Police Department. Police say the…
CRIME UPDATE: red-light runner fled scene of 4-car crash at Sunrise/Greenback
Citrus Heights police said this morning that a four-car accident Thursday night was caused by a female suspect who fled the scene after running a red light and ramming another vehicle in the intersection of Greenback Lane and…
Burial for slain deputy held in Citrus Heights; community gives respect
Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Danny Oliver was laid to rest Monday in Citrus Heights, after traffic was blocked on Greenback Lane to allow an extensive law enforcement procession to make its way to Sierra Hills Memorial Park & East…
Citrus Heights police plan tickets-not-treats this Halloween
Warning that October 31 is statistically “one of the most deadly nights of the year,” the Citrus Heights Police Department announced it will be deploying extra officers to the streets as part of a “DUI Saturation Patrol” operation…
Saturday: Citrus Heights bank robbed, police arrest two
Citrus Heights police arrested two suspects Saturday after officers responded to a reported bank robbery at the Sunrise Boulevard Wells Fargo, where a possibly armed suspect entered the bank and demanded money, according to Lieutenant Jason Russo. A…
CHPD wins $182k grant for more DUI checkpoints, safety enforcement
The Citrus Heights Police Department (CHPD) announced Tuesday it was awarded $182,525 in grant money for a one-year special enforcement and education program, aimed at reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries in the city. “I am proud of our…
Volvo Crashes Through Front of Safeway on Greenback
Citrus Heights’ Safeway received an unwanted cosmetic adjustment over the weekend when a driver rammed his older-model Volvo into the front of the building, damaging a large pillar and part of the front wall…
Citrus Heights Police Seek Help to ID Theft Suspects
Updated Oct. 18, 1:05 p.m. — Citrus Heights police emailed and tweeted a request for help Friday night, seeking assistance from the community to identify two suspects who are alleged to have been caught on camera stealing a…
City Council Votes 5-0 to Oppose Prop 47
Citrus Heights city council leaders unanimously voted Thursday to oppose California’s Proposition 47, following a recommendation by Police Chief Christopher Boyd about the controversial ballot measure which seeks to reduce penalties for certain nonviolent drug and property crimes.…
