Citrus Heights Police to add code enforcement, animal control, drones, to combat illegal fireworks
With Independence Day just around the corner, the Citrus Heights Police Department plans to ramp up its efforts…
2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: June 12-18
Latest police logs show an increase in homeless-related calls and a drop in vehicle violations and vandalism…
Police: Upcoming DUI checkpoint scheduled for Thursday night
The Citrus Heights Police Department announced in a news release that officers plan to conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Thursday, June 19, from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. Friday, June 20, at an undisclosed location…
Citrus Heights man arrested in sex crime sting
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights man was arrested in a sting operation after an undercover detective posed as a 13-year-old girl, according to a June 9 release by The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office…
Arrest: Citrus Heights man charged with setting fire to his own home
Sentinel staff report– Fire officials on Tuesday announced the arrest of a resident accused of setting fire to his own home in Citrus Heights over the weekend…
Another fire behind Walmart is under investigation. What’s going on?
By Mike Hazlip— Sacramento Metro Fire crews responded to another fire behind the Citrus Heights Walmart store last weekend, making for at least three fires behind the store over the past year. Photos from the scene showed a…
Planter at the end of Fair Oaks Blvd struck again
By Mike Hazlip— Despite changes to the roadway implemented by the city, a planter at the problematic intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Old Auburn Road was heavily damaged after another vehicle collision with the structure Monday night…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: May 26-June 1
Sentinel staff report– Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include grand theft at the Dollar Tree on Lichen Drive, a collision near Greenback Lane resulting in a DUI arrest, a report of indecent exposure at Walmart being…
Citrus Heights man arrested in arson fire incident
A 39-year-old man from Citrus Heights has been arrested as an arson suspect in a house fire that authorities say was deliberately set last month…
Police pursuit in Citrus Heights ends near city limit; suspect still at large
By Mike Hazlip— A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle Tuesday night ended just outside the city limits of Citrus Heights, near Antelope Road and Roseville Road…
Shoplifting suspect at Sunrise Mall charged with assaulting guard
By Mike Hazlip— Police on Memorial Day weekend arrested a woman who allegedly stole merchandise from the Macy’s store at Sunrise Mall and then assaulted a guard…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: May 19-25
Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include officers being dispatched to a verbal disturbance at Chuze Fitness, petty theft reported at Sylvan Middle School, a report of indecent exposure at Woodside Creek Apartments, and a stolen vehicle…
