Sylvan Road closes temporarily after vehicle crashes into pole
Sylvan Road was closed in both directions for several hours early Tuesday morning after a vehicle collided…
2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Feb 20-26
Latest police logs show an increase in code enforcement, while showing a drop in incidents of violence and threats…
Citrus Heights woman pleads guilty in million-dollar unemployment fraud scheme
A 34-year-old Citrus Heights woman pled guilty to a string of fraud charges in relation to an Unemployment Insurance Benefits fraud scheme according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office…
Citrus Heights man arrested in Placer County burglary
Sentinel staff report– The Placer County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that a 49-year-old man from Citrus Heights was arrested for first-degree burglary, after several residents arrived home and called 911 upon hearing people inside.
Shoplifting suspects stopped in Citrus Heights with over $3k in Nike apparel
Sentinel staff report– Five suspects were arrested Tuesday in Citrus Heights after their silver Acura was spotted following a shoplifting incident at a sporting goods store in Roseville, police said Thursday.
Collision on Roseville Road sends truck flying into wall
By Mike Hazlip— A two-vehicle collision that shut down both directions of Roseville Road Monday morning sent a pickup truck partially over a wall behind a Citrus Heights residence.
Fire heavily damages garage in Citrus Heights home
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights home was damaged when a fire broke out in the garage Thursday afternoon, sending a plume of smoke in the sky visible to neighboring areas.
Citrus Heights pursuit leads to home invasion, victim’s risky escape
By Mike Hazlip— A pursuit originating in Citrus Heights ended with the arrest of a suspect barricaded in a Fair Oaks home Sunday night, where an elderly woman jumped from a second-story window to flee to safety.
CHPD: Motorcyclist killed in Friday-night collision on Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— A fatal collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle caused police to shutdown both directions of Auburn Boulevard on Friday night as officers investigated the scene.
Auto shop owner says thief spent 2 hours stealing catalytic converters
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights business owner says a thief stole several catalytic converters from his vehicle parked over night at his place of business.
Citrus Heights El Tapatio restaurant temporarily closed after fire
By Mike Hazlip— A popular Mexican restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard is temporarily closed after a fire broke out Wednesday morning.
Man found dead with gunshot wound outside Citrus Heights police station
Mike Hazlip– Police confirmed Monday morning that a man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head outside the Citrus Heights police station on Fountain Square Drive early Sunday morning, Oct. 9.
