Report of shots fired draws heavy presence from Citrus Heights police
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police last week responded to a call reporting gunshots fired on a private lane in the Sunrise Ranch neighborhood, but were unable to find any evidence authorities said…
Is crime on the rise in Citrus Heights? Here’s what police data shows
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte this month released an annual report on crime in the city, showing a 4% drop in property crime and a 14% increase in violent crime, although he cautioned the…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 14-20
Latest incident logs released by Citrus Heights police include reports of a stolen vehicle on Shadow Lane, vandalism at Walmart, grand theft from a residence on Van Maren Lane, and a report of shots fired on Mary Lane…
Free prescription drug disposal to be offered by Citrus Heights police on April 22
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…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 7-13
Latest incident logs released by Citrus Heights police include a report of a homeless camp on Van Maren Lane, code enforcement followup at the vacated Bischoff’s Medical Supply building, a 9-1-1 hangup call at Grand Oaks Elementary, and…
Authorities conduct search of Sunrise Mall clothing store
By Mike Hazlip— A clothing store at Sunrise Mall was reportedly searched by federal agents on Tuesday, witnesses say…
Citrus Heights bank robbed again; police search for suspect
By Mike Hazlip— The River City Bank in Citrus Heights was robbed Tuesday, with the suspect still on the loose…
Suspect arrested after shooting spree in Citrus Heights, Roseville
By Mike Hazlip— A Wednesday-night shooting spree began at a Citrus Heights business before extending into Placer County…
Suspect caught during string of Citrus Heights burglaries
By Mike Hazlip— The door of a Citrus Heights barber shop was still boarded up last week, following a March 31 burglary at multiple businesses at Stock Ranch Plaza…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 1-7
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights over the past week include more than 1,200 incidents, involving animal control calls, 911 hangups, theft, crime, homeless issues and…
Citrus Heights police investigating possible gang graffiti at MVHS
By Mike Hazlip— A monument sign at the entrance of Mesa Verde High School was recently vandalized with graffiti symbols indicating possible gang activity, prompting police involvement…
SB 316: CA committee kills proposal to increase serial shoplifting penalty
By Phillip Pesola– The California Senate’s Committee on Public Safety on Tuesday voted 3-1 against SB 316, a bill supported by the Citrus Heights City Council and others that sought to increase penalties for serial theft.
