By Mike Hazlip–
Citrus Heights police confirmed this week that a suspect who allegedly broke into Pastor’s Valero convenience store last month was arrested, after a distinctive “Monopoly” shirt the suspect wore led to him being identified.

Following a deadly shooting in a residential neighborhood near Sylvan Corners on Monday, Citrus Heights police are now investigating another shooting that occurred just two days afterward in another part of the city.

Additional patrol officers will be on the streets of Citrus Heights over Super Bowl weekend to target drivers showing signs of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The Citrus Heights Police Department said Thursday that an investigation into a fatal shooting in a residential neighborhood is still ongoing.

A 20-year-old Citrus Heights man was arrested early Wednesday morning after police said he allegedly forced a woman into his car and then began traveling towards home on Interstate 80.

Sentinel staff report–Nearly a dozen Metro Fire vehicles including two battalion chiefs were dispatched to the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road Wednesday evening for a report of “significant smoke,” believed to be a commercial fire. Fire Capt. Chris Vestal said the source of the smoke was eventually determined[Read More…]

A local mini mart on San Juan Avenue was the scene of heavy police activity Tuesday morning, as multiple agencies assisted with a search of the building.