Police recover firearm, arrest one, at San Juan High School
One student was arrested Friday afternoon after police recovered a firearm from a vehicle on the San Juan High School campus…
Citrus Heights Police arrest seven, seize firearms, drugs, in major narcotics operation
The Citrus Heights Police Department announced its participation in “Folsom Blues 3.0,” a large-scale, multi-jurisdiction undercover operation…
Man arrested after standoff in Citrus Heights
A man was arrested after barricading himself inside his home in Citrus Heights Monday morning, authorities said….
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Dec. 14-20
Sentinel staff report– Latest local police logs include an early morning arrest of an individual with a prior warrant following a traffic stop near Bauer’s Car Wash, 2 a.m. patrol checks of the recently vacated Boston’s Pizza restaurant,…
One of Citrus Heights PD’s longest-serving hires is retiring
By Lily Tu– Police Commander Jason Russo is retiring from the Citrus Heights Police Department at the end of this month, bringing his 17 years of service in Citrus Heights to a close…
Collision prompts power outage, brief closure on Old Auburn Road
A distracted driver was reportedly the cause of a power outage and street closure on Old Auburn Road on Monday…
New CHPD program seeks to address ‘low-level’ nuisance offenders
By Mike Hazlip— Over the past year-and-a-half, Citrus Heights police have worked with city and county officials to develop a new program aimed at curbing low-level crimes that impact quality of life for residents…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Dec. 7-13
Sentinel staff report– Latest local police logs include a midnight burglary arrest at a dental office, homeless camps reported at multiple locations, a verbal disturbance on Sayonara Drive resulting in an arrest, and…
Suspect accused of dragging deputy arrested in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A 31-year-old suspect in an incident that injured two sheriff’s deputies was arrested in Citrus Heights just hours after it began, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday…
Police make arrest after armed robbery, attempted car-jacking in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A 32-year-old man is in custody after an armed robbery and attempted car jacking in the Copperwood Square parking lot over the weekend…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Nov. 30-Dec. 6
Latest police logs include grand theft from Lowe’s, a 2 a.m. vehicle burglary reported near Best Buy, an arrest for DUI following a hit-and-run on Fair Oaks Boulevard, and…
Citrus Heights PD’s new therapy dog brings smiles, joy
By Mike Hazlip— A new four-legged addition to the Citrus Heights Police Department is helping officers and staff deal with the stress of a profession that is inherently dangerous…
