Report of armed man in Citrus Heights draws heavy police response, helicopter
Helicopter and siren activity could be heard Saturday night as Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an armed individual near Greenback Lane and Mariposa Avenue.
Fire guts mobile home in Citrus Heights; pets killed in blaze
Sentinel staff report– An early morning fire at a mobile home park in Citrus Heights on Friday killed several dogs and left the home a total loss, a fire official said.
Citrus Heights man sentenced to 20 years for hidden camera scheme
Sentinel staff report– Another man from Citrus Heights has been sentenced as part of a nationwide initiative to crack down on child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Citrus Heights police to conduct DUI checkpoint this weekend
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said it will deploy officers to the streets this weekend for a DUI and drivers license checkpoint operation, in an effort to reduce impaired driving through high-publicity enforcement.
Suspect in pair of Citrus Heights robberies nabbed in Roseville
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with two robberies in the city.
CHPD: Missing 23-year-old ‘at risk’ woman found safely
Updated 8:49 p.m., March 19– Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said in an update Friday evening that an at-risk 23-year-old woman who went missing Wednesday had been found “safe and sound.”
$1,000 reward offered for tips related to unsolved Citrus Heights homicide
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police are continuing their effort to solve a homicide case from September of last year, announcing this week that up to $1,000 is being offered as a cash reward for tips on the…
Citrus Heights police chief lists four priorities for 2022
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte outlined his top priorities for this year in a March 10 presentation to the City Council, with homelessness notably not appearing on the list.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: burning car, stolen vehicle, arrest
Latest local news briefs include the arrest of a Citrus Heights man leading to a connection with a pair of unsolved local crimes, a stolen Mercedes being located outside Stones Gambling Hall, and a Good Samaritan being credited…
Cleanup begins at homeless camp behind Citrus Heights condos
By Mike Hazlip— On Saturday, a collaborative effort between residents of a condominium association and Citrus Heights police led to an initial four-hour cleanup of a homeless camp on private property, located between the condos and Interstate 80.
Motorcyclist hospitalized after collision with vehicle in Citrus Heights
Mike Hazlip contributed to this report– Citrus Heights police shut down both directions of San Juan Avenue on Thursday night after a motorcycle and sedan collided near Advent Lutheran Church.
CHPD warns of drunk driving in advance of Super Bowl
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department in a news release Wednesday warned of the dangers of drunk driving and encouraged Super Bowl fans to plan ahead.
