2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Jan. 11-16
Latest local police logs include reports of shots fired near Brooktree drive, an assault report at Woodside K-8 school on Tuesday morning, a burglary report at the Montage Apartments, and police making a DUI arrest near a liquor…
Questions remain after death of beloved Citrus Heights gas station barista
By Mike Hazlip— A local business owner, her employees, and customers are in shock after a longtime barista was found dead at…
Citrus Heights couple charged in $1M pandemic relief fraud scheme
Sentinel staff report– A Citrus Heights couple has been indicted on mail fraud and identity theft charges relating to false unemployment claims during the pandemic, according to the U.S. Department of Justice…
CHPD heat map shows illegal fireworks ‘hot spots’ in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police had a busy night on July 4, responding to over 150 calls for service from residents reporting illegal fireworks in various parts of the city.
Citrus Heights Police Logs: plastic bag, cash giveaway, locker theft
Latest police logs include reports of a man with a plastic bag over his head in front of Panera Bread, a fraudulent $86,000 giveaway, and multiple reports of locks being cut at local fitness centers.
Q&A: What’s the latest news in last year’s fatal robbery at Rite Aid?
Sentinel staff report– The fatal robbery at a Citrus Heights Rite Aid last November drew attention from around the region as police searched for three suspects who robbed the store and knocked over an 87-year-old woman as they…
Citrus Heights now has an Assistant Police Chief
By Stacey Hanks– Marking a new chapter within the city’s law enforcement ranks, Police Commander Gina Anderson, who’s been with the Citrus Heights Police Department since its inception in 2006, has been promoted to the newly formed position…
Citrus Heights Police commander retires; served with dept since day one
By Stacey Hanks– After serving with the Citrus Heights Police Department since its inception in 2006, along with 17 years of service as a deputy sheriff before that, Commander Daman Christensen was officially presented with his retirement badge…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: fireworks, urine, loud music
Latest police logs include a resident being hit in the face after complaining about loud music, large fireworks being thrown out of a vehicle, and a man reportedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house and “urinating all over her…
Robbery: Citrus Heights PD seek to identify man with blue ‘M’ hat
Investigations Lt. Mike Wells told The Sentinel the incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday outside the Sprouts store at 7905 Greenback Ln., where an elderly woman was “knocked to the ground as she walked in the parking…
Front door of Citrus Heights Police Department smashed in
Sentinel staff report– A 29-year-old man was arrested Thursday after authorities said he smashed in the front lobby door of the Citrus Heights Police Department on Fountain Square Drive. Police said the suspect, identified as Antonio Natali of…
Report of ‘gun brandishing’ at Citrus Heights Target store draws heavy police response
Sentinel staff report– Eight police units along with an air unit responded to a call about an 18-year-old allegedly brandishing a firearm in front of the Citrus Heights Target store on Monday afternoon, although police soon determined the…
