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An Explorer in the Citrus Heights Police Explorer Program practicing using a fire arm. // CHPD

Citrus Heights Police Explorer program recruiting youth interested in law enforcement

The Citrus Heights Police Department is currently accepting applications for its Police Explorer Program…

One of multiple stored vehicles removed from a property on Old Auburn Road, May 22, 2025.

Abatement warrant served for ‘nuisance’ property on Old Auburn Road

Multiple stored vehicles were removed from a property on Old Auburn Road Thursday, a week after the Citrus Heights City Council rejected the appeal of a homeowner who had been ordered to remove dozens of stored vehicles from…

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Citrus Heights man arrested in Ohio in connection with Sacramento homicide investigation

Police arrested 23-year-old Kenneth Wade in Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday on suspicion of murdering a Sacramento woman in Oak Park…

Citrus Heights police arrest 5 after Christmas Eve theft from Old Navy

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said officers were able to stop five suspects after they allegedly stole more than $6,000 in merchandise.

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Citrus Heights PD: Man facing grand theft charges after stealing ‘bait’

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police said a 51-year-old man was arrested Monday after stealing bait that was part of the department’s program to reduce property theft in the area.

Citrus Heights police unveil new ‘Honor Wall’

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department unveiled a new “Honor Wall” this month, to recognize the work of its past members and police chiefs — as well as each retiree moving forward.

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…

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

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.

San Juan High School, Citrus Heights

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.

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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.