Citrus Heights police arrest homeless man after fatal stabbing
The Citrus Heights Police Department on Monday night announced the arrest of a 35-year-old homeless man in connection with a fatal stabbing of another homeless man that occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday…
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 couple charged in $1M pandemic relief fraud scheme
Sentinel staff report– A Citrus Heights couple has been indicted on mail fraud and identity theft charges relating to false unemployment claims during the pandemic, according to the U.S. Department of Justice…
Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Jan. 4-10, 2024
Latest police logs include an arrest near Pastor’s Valero gas station for assault, reports of a homeless camp at Rusch Park, a shoplifting arrest at Harbor Freight, and a burglary report taken from a Paradise Oaks Youth facility…
Dumpster fire at Sunrise Mall draws Metro Fire response
By Mike Hazlip— Reports of a dumpster fire drew Metro Fire crews to Sunrise Mall over the weekend…
Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Dec. 28-Jan. 3, 2024
Latest police logs show Citrus Heights started off the new year with a spike of 10 arrests on New Years Day, following another 10 arrests on Dec. 31st. Arrests ranged from several DUI incidents to warrants and domestic…
Police investigating report of suspicious death in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Neighbors living near Oakwood Hills Circle on the outskirts of Citrus Heights say police responded to the area on Dec. 15 to investigate a death at a residence, but questions remain as to the outcome…
Citrus Heights saw increase in deadly collisions in 2023
By Mike Hazlip— An increase in fatal roadway collisions in Citrus Heights was seen during 2023, with two of those involving homeless individuals…
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…
