Burglary suspect’s Monopoly shirt leads to arrest in Citrus Heights
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.
Citrus Heights police investigate two shootings within 36-hour period
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.
Citrus Heights police deploying extra DUI patrols for Super Bowl Weekend
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.
Details still limited on what led to fatal Citrus Heights shooting
The Citrus Heights Police Department said Thursday that an investigation into a fatal shooting in a residential neighborhood is still ongoing.
Man dead after Monday night shooting in Citrus Heights neighborhood
Sirens and sounds of a helicopter could be heard near Sylvan Corners on Monday evening as police responded to a shooting in the area.
Citrus Heights man, 20, arrested while allegedly kidnapping ex-girlfriend
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.
Smoke at Citrus Heights intersection prompts heavy response
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…
Citrus Heights mini mart among businesses targeted by FBI raids
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.
Suspect steals forklift, rips out bank ATM in Citrus Heights
In an unusual theft in Citrus Heights early Wednesday morning, police say a suspect ripped out a Chase Bank ATM on Sunrise Boulevard using a stolen forklift.
Citrus Heights residents share memories of life during East Area Rapist era
A newly released 226-page e-book compiled by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office includes numerous of stories Citrus Heights residents and others who share their memories of living through the years when the East Area Rapist was on…
Citrus Heights police add new ‘Escape the Vape’ truck to fleet
A new police vehicle with a graphic wrap designed for community outreach to reduce youth tobacco use will soon be seen at local schools — that is, whenever schools return to session amid COVID-19 closures.
Citrus Heights PD ramping up DUI patrols during holiday season
Sentinel staff report–Citrus Heights police on Friday began deploying additional officers on the streets to target drivers suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The operation is funded by federal grant money and will continue…
