Citrus Heights police arrest homeless man after fatal stabbing
The Citrus Heights Police Department on Monday night announced the arrest of a 35-year-old homeless man in connection with a fatal stabbing of another homeless man that occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday…
House fire near Citrus Heights border results in death of dog, cat, birds
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights residents on Friday reported seeing a column of smoke near Dewey Drive and Lincoln Oaks Drive as emergency crews blocked off streets in the area due to a home fire…
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…
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…
Citrus Heights police deploying extra officers to target illegal fireworks
Sentinel staff report– In an effort to combat the use of illegal fireworks this year, Citrus Heights police on Thursday announced plans to deploy additional officers on the streets, each paired with a Sacramento Metro Fire Arson Investigator…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: arson fire, transient trouble, shoplifting
Latest police logs include reports of an arson fire at a wireless store involving a homeless man, shoplifting at Dollar Tree, and a naked transient woman causing trouble in the men’s restroom at Carl’s Jr…
Citrus Heights PD still seeking felony suspect after helicopter search
Sentinel staff report– Police said no threat to the public remains after a helicopter-assisted search concluded Monday night in Citrus Heights, although the felony domestic violence suspect being sought was not located. “(The) suspect has been identified and…
Citrus Heights police recognize officers for saving lives, delivering baby
Sentinel staff report– During an annual awards ceremony held on Thursday, Citrus Heights police officers and several civilians were recognized for various achievements — including five officers being awarded for life-saving efforts and another officer receiving the police…
