Suspect apprehended after hit and run in Citrus Heights
A suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash was arrested Tuesday evening after fleeing the scene near Greenback Lane and Binet Drive, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.
Two fugitives wanted in Crescent City shooting captured in Citrus Heights
Two men wanted in connection with a recent shooting in Crescent City were taken into custody Sunday afternoon following a coordinated law enforcement operation in Citrus Heights…
2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: May 29-June 4
Latest Citrus Heights Police logs show an increase in overall incidents, including vehicle violations, while showing a decrease in animal control calls and thefts…
CHPD: Motorcyclist killed in Friday-night collision on Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— A fatal collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle caused police to shutdown both directions of Auburn Boulevard on Friday night as officers investigated the scene.
Auto shop owner says thief spent 2 hours stealing catalytic converters
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights business owner says a thief stole several catalytic converters from his vehicle parked over night at his place of business.
Citrus Heights El Tapatio restaurant temporarily closed after fire
By Mike Hazlip— A popular Mexican restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard is temporarily closed after a fire broke out Wednesday morning.
Man found dead with gunshot wound outside Citrus Heights police station
Mike Hazlip– Police confirmed Monday morning that a man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head outside the Citrus Heights police station on Fountain Square Drive early Sunday morning, Oct. 9.
Q&A: Are Tesla’s exempt from having front license plates?
Mike Hazlip contributed to this report– Chances are you’ve seen a Tesla without a front license plate, a phenomenon prompting some to question whether some cars are exempt from being required to have the front-end identifier.
Mother seeks answers after finding daughter dead on Sayonara Drive
By Mike Hazlip— A woman is left searching for answers after finding her 26-year-old daughter dead in a vehicle on Sayonara Drive last month.
Cash reward offered to find Citrus Heights bank robbery suspect
Sentinel staff report– Photos of a suspect accused of robbing a Union Bank location in Citrus Heights last month are now being circulated by a regional organization dedicated to fighting crime.
Questions remain about woman found dead in ditch last month
By Mike Hazlip— A month after a woman was found dead in a ditch along Fair Oaks Boulevard in Citrus Heights, authorities say they have identified the body but have not released any further details.
CHPD: ‘Person of interest’ arrested in window-smash incidents
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said in a news release on Friday that a “person of interest” has been arrested in connection with a series of window-smash incidents at area businesses, with damage totaling more than half-a-million…
