
Woman who died in Citrus Heights after being struck by vehicle identified
A pedestrian who passed away after being struck by a car in a local shopping center on May 26 has been identified.

CHPD says farewell to one of its first hires
The Citrus Heights Police Department honored the retirement of Corporal Brian Barron, a founding member of the police department, saying his law enforcement career has left a lasting legacy…
Transient arrested for arson
A late-night vegetation fire near a gas station on the corner of Antelope Road and Sunrise Boulevard was determined to be arson…

Citrus Heights bank robbed again; police search for suspect
By Mike Hazlip— The River City Bank in Citrus Heights was robbed Tuesday, with the suspect still on the loose…

Suspect arrested after shooting spree in Citrus Heights, Roseville
By Mike Hazlip— A Wednesday-night shooting spree began at a Citrus Heights business before extending into Placer County…

Suspect caught during string of Citrus Heights burglaries
By Mike Hazlip— The door of a Citrus Heights barber shop was still boarded up last week, following a March 31 burglary at multiple businesses at Stock Ranch Plaza…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 1-7
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights over the past week include more than 1,200 incidents, involving animal control calls, 911 hangups, theft, crime, homeless issues and…

Citrus Heights police investigating possible gang graffiti at MVHS
By Mike Hazlip— A monument sign at the entrance of Mesa Verde High School was recently vandalized with graffiti symbols indicating possible gang activity, prompting police involvement…

SB 316: CA committee kills proposal to increase serial shoplifting penalty
By Phillip Pesola– The California Senate’s Committee on Public Safety on Tuesday voted 3-1 against SB 316, a bill supported by the Citrus Heights City Council and others that sought to increase penalties for serial theft.

Campus fight prompts shelter-in-place at Sylvan Middle School
Sentinel staff report– A shelter-in-place order was issued at Sylvan Middle School on Friday after a fight broke out on the campus, a district official confirmed in an email…

Coroner releases name of man found dead in Sayonara Drive apartment
A man found dead in a Citrus Heights apartment last week has been identified by authorities, but details about what led to his death remain unclear…

Citrus Heights Police Logs: traffic stops, arrests, calls for service
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department on Friday released new summary statistics for the past week, showing a total of 35 arrests, 141 reports taken, and 112 traffic stops.




