Police

Sentinel staff report– Following vandalism incidents involving smashed windows and thousands of dollars in damage at two Citrus Heights restaurants over the past few month, Citrus Heights police say they are still actively following up on leads.

Sentinel staff report– Southbound lanes on Sunrise Boulevard near Antelope Road were shut down for several hours Friday evening as police investigated the scene of a collision involving a bicyclist who was transported to an area hospital in…

Sentinel staff report– A motorcyclist from Citrus Heights suffered fatal injuries on Monday after colliding with another vehicle on Highway 1, according to an area news report.

Sentinel staff report– Firefighters in 100 degree heat on Monday worked to extinguish a fire behind Walmart in Citrus Heights that involved multiple large bales of cardboard on fire, as well as a grass fire.

By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights man was arrested after Placer County Sheriff’s deputies found a loaded, unregistered firearm in the vehicle after a traffic stop in an unincorporated section of Lincoln, a sheriff’s release said.

Sentinel staff report– A motorcyclist who was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries during a July 2 collision on Old Auburn Road is now expected to survive.

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police were kept busy over the Fourth of July weekend, receiving more than 500 reports about fireworks. A heavy police presence could be seen in the 7700 block of Sun Hill Drive on…

Sentinel staff report– The Fourth of July began with a bang outside the Citrus Heights Rite Aid building at Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane, when a vehicle crashed into the side of the building.

By Mike Hazlip— Heavy police activity and a circling helicopter could be seen near Sylvan Corners over the Fourth of July weekend as police conducted a high-risk stop of a stolen vehicle.