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Murder charges filed in 2022 I-80 crash that killed Citrus Heights toddler

More than three years following a collision on Interstate 80 that left a 2-year-old boy dead, murder charges have been filed against the second driver, the Placer County District Attorney’s Office announced May 8…

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2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 30-May 6

Latest Police incident logs show an increase in animal control calls, while showing a decrease in code enforcement…

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DUI collision results in major intersection lane closures

A collision in the area of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane late Thursday night resulted in lane closures, interrupting traffic on the major corridor. 

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2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 16-22

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show an increase in animal control calls, while showing a drop in homeless related calls…

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Citrus Heights Police seeking information on additional victims in sexual assault case

The Citrus Heights Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying any possible additional victims connected to a sexual assault investigation…

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One found dead near shopping center in Citrus Heights

By Sara Beth Williams– An older adult male was found dead Friday afternoon in the greenbelt near a local shopping center in Citrus Heights, police say. Two to three callers reported an adult unresponsive near a walking trail…

A heavy police presence on Mariposa Avenue could be seen Thursday morning, near Old Auburn Road. At least one person was observed with hands restrained behind their back. April 23, 2026. // CH Sentinel

Citrus Heights Police assist CHP in detaining 2 subjects

Citrus Heights Police officers assisted in the detention of two individuals Thursday morning on Mariposa Avenue, authorities confirmed…

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Free prescription drug disposal at Citrus Heights Police Dept. April 25

Those with expired or unused prescription drugs are invited to drop them off anonymously at another free “Take Back” event offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department this Saturday…

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Motorcyclist dies after collision in Citrus Heights

A motorcyclist died Monday morning following a collision involving one motorcycle and one vehicle on Van Maren Lane….

Visitors Saturday morning found windows boarded up at a local fast food restaurant in Citrus Heights Saturday morning, April 18, 2026. // Alfred Sanchez

Local restaurant vandalized just after closing

Late night vandalism resulted in thousands of dollars in damage to a local fast food restaurant in Citrus Heights on Friday night, Citrus Heights police say…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 9-15

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in animal control calls, and an increase in theft and vandalism…

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Sacramento deputies fatally shoot Citrus Heights carjacking suspect on I-5

What began as a carjacking in Citrus Heights resulted in the fatal shooting of the carjacking suspect by Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies after a high-speed chase that led police onto Interstate 5.