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…
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 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…
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…
