Alleged drug dealer arrested in Citrus Heights
38-year-old Jason Slater of Sacramento was arrested in Citrus Heights over the weekend after graveyard officers found Slater in possession of a stash of multiple types of drugs and thousands in cash…
2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 18-24
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights show code enforcement activity more than doubling since the prior week, along with an uptick in animal control calls, vandalism and theft reports…
Citrus Heights police bolster forces, increase engagement amid rise in crime
Citrus Heights last year saw double-digit increases in crimes against persons and crimes against society, according to an April 25 report from the police chief…
Bail set at $100k for suspect in Citrus Heights home invasion robbery
Sentinel staff report– An 18-year-old suspect from Citrus Heights is being held on $100,000 bail after he allegedly broke into a residence at an independent living apartment complex, assaulted an 89-year-old, and made off with some stolen goods,…
Teen arrested after home invasion robbery at senior apartments in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said an 18-year-old suspect is in custody after an early morning home invasion robbery occurred at a senior independent living community off Auburn Boulevard on Friday. Lt. David Gutierrez said the suspect,…
Citrus Heights police seek suspect in Wells Fargo bank robbery
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police on Tuesday released several images of a man suspected of robbing a local Wells Fargo branch last week. Authorities also believe the suspect has been involved in other bank robberies in the…
Citrus Heights school lifts ‘shelter in place’ after parolee located, arrested
Sentinel staff report– Police said students and staff at a K-8 school in Citrus Heights were asked to “shelter in place” for about an hour Tuesday morning while officers searched a nearby neighborhood for a wanted parolee. Lt.…
CHPD surprised to find itself on list of unclaimed checks from county
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department is among the 10,000 customers, agencies, and businesses who appeared on a recently publicized list of those with an unclaimed check from Sacramento County…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: bank robbery, naked man, assault
Latest police logs include a bank robbery reported at a Wells Fargo branch inside Raley’s, an assault at 24 Hour Fitness, police called to City Hall, and a naked man reported inside a residence…
Citrus Heights police announce Memorial Day Weekend DUI crackdown
Sentinel staff report– In an effort to reduce DUI-related collisions around Memorial Day, the Citrus Heights Police Department will be deploying additional officers on the streets to actively stop and arrest drivers who show signs of alcohol or…
Citrus Heights police crackdown on seat belt violations underway
By Stacey Hanks– If you don’t use your seat belt, this might be a good time to start. With the national seat belt safety “Click it or Ticket” campaign running May 21 through June 3 to coincide with…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: french fries, homeless, package theft
Latest police logs include a customer demanding to be served french fries from McDonald’s around 8 a.m., package theft from a doorstep, trouble with homeless in a residential neighborhood, and an arrest made after a man reportedly threatened…
