Citrus Heights horse vaulting coach released following arrest
New details have emerged in the arrest of a horse vaulting coach accused of sexual assault…
2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 6-12
The latest police log incidents show an increase in vehicle violations, while showing a drop in traffic accidents…
Early morning Citrus Heights house fire displaces six
Fire crews responded to a residential fire early Saturday morning on Twin Oaks Avenue…
Citrus Heights Police Chief says city is well-prepared to handle active shooter incidents
By Mike Hazlip— Following a request from the Citrus Heights City Council in the wake of the deadly Uvalde, Texas school shooting in May, Police Chief Alex Turcotte said in an update last week that his department is…
Sylvan Corners scene of heavy police activity on Saturday
Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling through Sylvan Corners on Saturday evening could see more than half a dozen police units either blocking one lane of traffic on Auburn Boulevard or parking with lights flashing in the Kentucky Fried…
Citrus Heights police identify ‘person of interest’ in vandalism incidents
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.
Collision with bicyclist shuts down Sunrise Blvd near Antelope Road
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…
Citrus Heights man, 22, dies in motorcycle collision
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.
Fire behind Walmart burns through cardboard bales, grass
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.
Citrus Heights man arrested in Lincoln with high-capacity handgun
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.
Motorcyclist injured in Old Auburn Road collision expected to survive
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.
Citrus Heights police make arrests, seize fireworks on July 4 weekend
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…
