Suspect arrested in Valentine’s Day shooting at Citrus Heights apartment complex
Sentinel staff report– A 30-year-old man identified as the suspect in a Valentine’s Day shooting at the Montage Apartments in Citrus Heights was arrested last week in Stanislaus County.
Helicopter assists in stolen vehicle pursuit through Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Sounds of police sirens and a helicopter could be heard streaking through Citrus Heights Wednesday night, as a stolen vehicle sped through the city. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Sergeant Kionna Rowe told The Sentinel in a…
Metro Fire: Cause of Citrus Heights apartment fire ‘undetermined,’ but not suspicious
Sentinel staff report– The cause of an apartment fire in Citrus Heights that damaged four units and killed a dog on Thursday has been deemed “undetermined” by Metro Fire.
Dog dies, residents displaced after apartment fire in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A fire broke out at a large apartment complex on Greenback lane Thursday afternoon, displacing residents in four units.
Citrus Heights PD recommends drivers have “designated texter” to curb distracted driving
By Rylie Friesen- The Citrus Heights Police Department has joined a nationwide law enforcement effort to warn drivers against distracted driving from April 8-12, encouraging drivers to have a “designated texter.”
Citrus Heights police chief pulls prank on department for April Fools’ Day
Updated 8:46 a.m., April 3– Sentinel staff report– Police Department staff in Citrus Heights opened up an unexpected surprise Thursday involving a box of what appeared to be Krispy Kreme donuts left in the break room by Chief…
Citrus Heights parolee arrested on drug dealing charges
By Mike Hazlip— Authorities said a 36-year-old Citrus Heights man on parole was arrested Tuesday evening in Lincoln after allegedly being found in possession of drugs and drug sales equipment.
‘Odd behavior’ leads to stolen vehicle recovery in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The sounds of police sirens piercing through the night could be heard in various areas of Citrus Heights around 2:30 a.m. Friday, as multiple units conducted a high-risk traffic stop of a stolen vehicle.
How has crime fared in Citrus Heights during pandemic?
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence in a report to the City Council last week said the pandemic helped contribute to an overall 6% drop in major categories of crime during 2020 — bringing crime…
Citrus Heights saw 468% increase in catalytic converter thefts last year
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence said in a report Thursday that the city saw an overall 6% decline in major crime categories during 2020, although thefts of catalytic converters grew at an explosive rate.
Citrus Heights Police: DUI arrest made after collision, large power outage
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said a driver involved in a collision Wednesday that resulted in more than 16,000 residents losing power was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Police Lt. Michael Wells…
California’s infamous ‘I-5 Strangler’ had ties to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Former Citrus Heights resident Roger Reece Kibbe, known as the “I-5 Strangler,” was found dead in his cell two weeks ago, suffering the same fate as his victims: death by strangulation.
