2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Dec. 21-26
Latest police logs show an early morning DUI arrest on Christmas Day on Grand Oaks Boulevard, along with grand theft from the Walgreens store on Dewey Drive the same day. Police also responded to a report of fireworks…
Citrus Heights police respond to report of transients entering vacant home
By Mike Hazlip— A heavy police presence near Poppy Way and Mariposa Avenue on Thursday evening was in response to a report of transients entering a vacant home, police said…
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…
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…
SWAT team nabs suspect in connection with Citrus Heights firearms theft
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police announced Friday night that a SWAT team operation resulted in the arrest of a 31-year-old felon who was allegedly found in possession of a stolen handgun from a recent burglary in the…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: church music, homeless issues, juvenile trouble
Latest police logs include a neighbor complaining about loud church music, grand theft at Victoria’s Secret, several juveniles reportedly throwing water bottles at passing vehicles, and an arrest made after transients were reported living in a shed on…
Citrus Heights police make arrest following tip; seize $2500 of Xanax
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police announced the arrest of a 20-year-old on Tuesday, posting a photo of the suspect and an image of Xanax pills and bottles in bags that were seized. Police said the suspect, Dakota…
Metro Fire offering free emergency training in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Would you know what to do in an emergency situation or catastrophic event, like flooding, fire, disaster, or even terrorism? For those interested in being prepared for unexpected emergencies, Sacramento Metro Fire is offering an…
