Vehicle crashes through one of Citrus Heights’ oldest businesses
A vehicle crashed through the entrance of a furniture store on Mariposa Avenue on Monday, according to police…
Sunrise Mall developer in midst of multiple lawsuits alleging sexual assault
Sentinel staff report– A fourth lawsuit has been filed against real estate investor Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, marking the latest in a series of legal complaints over the past six months in which multiple women…
2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 3-10
Sentinel Staff Report– Latest police logs show an increase in vehicle violations and theft, and a decrease in disturbances. A summary of police incident logs from April 3-9, 2025, are listed below: Animal control: 7 (same as prior…
Residents say frequent collisions are a problem on Citrus Heights border
By Mike Hazlip— Following a highly publicized collision that sent a pickup truck flying into the wall of a backyard in October, residents on the northwestern fringes of Citrus Heights say they’ve had enough with vehicle collisions along…
Mom charged with DUI after collision injures 7-year-old daughter
By Mike Hazlip— A vehicle traveling near the Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Citrus Heights last week collided with a parked pickup truck, sending a seven-year-old girl to the hospital while the girl’s mother was taken into custody.
Mysterious Twitter account claims responsibility for local bomb threats at high schools
By Mike Hazlip— Police responded to San Juan High School on Tuesday to investigate a bomb threat, following a similar incident on Monday at another school.
Citrus Heights police to set up DUI checkpoint this week
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said in a news release Monday that officers will be conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint operation from Thursday night through early Friday morning.
Natural food store closes in Citrus Heights after owner’s tragic death
By Mike Hazlip— The Elliott’s Fine Nutrition store on Greenback Lane has permanently closed its doors, after the owner was killed during an East Sacramento robbery.
Citrus Heights SWAT team, helicopter aid in arrest of wanted suspect
By Mike Hazlip— A heavy police presence was seen near Winlock Avenue and Westchester Way in Citrus Heights Friday night as police searched for a suspect in a residential neighborhood near Costco.
‘Someone knows what happened.’ CHPD seeks public’s help in murder case
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are asking the public for information identifying anyone involved in a Nov. 11 shooting that left a 17-year-old dead. The shooting occurred in the 7700 block of Antelope Road, according to police…
Coroner seeks help to ID body found in homeless camp on Citrus Heights border
Sentinel staff report– The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday released sketches of an unidentified man whose skeletonized remains were found last year near the border of Citrus Heights and Roseville.
Citrus Heights police share 8 tips to help prevent package theft
Sentinel staff report– In addition to deploying location-tracked “bait” to trap package thieves and other criminals, the Citrus Heights Police Department is advising the public of eight ways to reduce the chance of having a package stolen this…
