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 Police arrest out-of-uniform sheriff’s deputy
A Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested last Sunday by Citrus Heights Police for DUI, disorderly conduct, and…
Citrus Heights council proclaims May 15-21 as National Police Week
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights City Council has officially recognized May 15-21 as National Police Week, honoring police officers who have lost their lives and expressing gratitude for “the dedicated service and courageous deeds of law enforcement…
Citrus Heights police release photo of suspect in stabbing incident
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department on Tuesday released a photo of a suspect being sought in connection with a Sunday morning stabbing incident on Auburn Boulevard that hospitalized three people.
Life on the Edge: Policing the borders of Citrus Heights
A shooting just outside the border of Citrus Heights at Fair Oaks Park last month led to separate investigations by different agencies, after a suspect ran across the street and into the city limits of Citrus Heights where…
Citrus Heights pizza shop apparently targeted in smash-and-go vandalism
Nearly every window of Mountain Mike’s Pizza on Sunrise Boulevard was smashed in with a hammer by a masked suspect in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 8, in what police say appears to be a “targeted”…
Citrus Heights PD to host Kids Safety Day at Rusch Park
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department will host a Safety Day event for kids at Rusch Park this Sunday, with the event giving kids an opportunity to check out emergency vehicles, get free helmets and learn…
Arrest made after large fight at Citrus Heights apartment complex
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police responded to a fight involving a half-dozen individuals at an apartment complex on Auburn Boulevard Saturday night.
Citrus Heights passes new military equipment use policy for police
Sentinel staff report– A public hearing held Thursday night was uneventful as no members of the public opted to speak regarding a new policy defining what kind of military equipment can be used and acquired by the Citrus…
CHPD: Missing 12-year-old girl located after overnight search
Sentinel staff report– A missing 12-year-old girl who had last been seen walking home from school in Citrus Heights on Thursday was located by police Friday morning.
POLICE: Suspect in fatal Citrus Heights shooting turns himself in
By Mike Hazlip— A 39-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last week turned himself in to authorities Wednesday.
