Citrus Heights business district reports recovering $58k in stolen goods
By Mike Hazlip— Security and theft prevention measures throughout the Sunrise MarketPlace business improvement district have resulted in the recovery at least $58,000 in stolen merchandise this season, according to Executive Director Kathilynn Carpenter…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Dec. 14-20
Sentinel staff report– Latest local police logs include an early morning arrest of an individual with a prior warrant following a traffic stop near Bauer’s Car Wash, 2 a.m. patrol checks of the recently vacated Boston’s Pizza restaurant,…
One of Citrus Heights PD’s longest-serving hires is retiring
By Lily Tu– Police Commander Jason Russo is retiring from the Citrus Heights Police Department at the end of this month, bringing his 17 years of service in Citrus Heights to a close…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: burglary, flying arrow, reckless driving
Latest police logs include a physical altercation between customers at the Costco gas pumps, a burglary at the former temporary city hall on Auburn Boulevard, an arrow being shot at a woman while walking her dog, and a…
Citrus Heights police publish updated most-wanted suspect list
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police on Tuesday published a newly updated list of eight most-wanted suspects the department is seeking to apprehend for outstanding warrants. Individuals pictured on the list range in age from 22 to 47…
Citrus Heights man arrested for warrants, drugs and giving false ID to cops
Sentinel staff report– A 65-year-old Citrus Heights man was arrested on Monday after allegedly providing false identification to a police officer who was assisting with a probation search in the city of Lincoln. The suspect, Gary Cox, was…
2018 Citrus Heights Police Logs: bar trouble, burglary spike, funeral feud
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include reports of a patron assaulting a bouncer at the 7440 Club on Auburn Boulevard, a drunk man calling 911 and screaming profanities, seven guns stolen from a safe, a vehicle and…
Citrus Heights police announce 10 arrests in prostitution sting operations
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police announced 10 arrests on Tuesday as a result of recent prostitution sting operations. The arrests included a former Schwarzenegger adviser, who is accused of soliciting prostitution. Police said in a news release…
Q&A: Why do police announce DUI checkpoints in advance?
Ever wonder why police publicize DUI checkpoint operations in advance and send out alerts to media prior to setting up a checkpoint? If so, you’re not alone. Dave Gutierrez, special operations lieutenant for the Citrus Heights Police Department,…
Citrus Heights police to join statewide DUI crackdown for Super Bowl weekend
Sentinel staff report– In a news release issued last week Citrus Heights police announced their “game plan” for Super Bowl Sunday: deploy extra teams of officers on the streets to seek, stop, and arrest intoxicated drivers — including…
2018 Citrus Heights Police Logs: stolen shrimp, collision spike, ‘grab and run’
Latest Citrus Heights police logs include a woman in her late 50s reportedly stealing shrimp and alcohol from Smart & Final, all four wheels stolen off a 2017 Honda at an apartment complex, and a collision spike on…
Police: at-risk Citrus Heights man missing again; silver alert issued
Sentinel staff report– Police initiated a Silver Alert notification Wednesday night, after a 58-year-old Citrus Heights resident was reported missing. According to a Citrus Heights Police Department news release, resident Anthony Aka was reported missing by a family…
