One rescued from early morning house fire in Citrus Heights
Fire crews rescued one person from a burning home in Citrus Heights early Friday morning…
Citrus Heights Police nab trio of thieves after burglary from Citrus Town Center
Citrus Heights Police arrested three suspects Monday night after two of the three reportedly stole over…
Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Jan 9-15, 2025
Latest police logs show an increase in vehicle violations and suspicious circumstances, while showing a decrease in disturbances. Below is a summary of…
Citrus Heights council to vote on making fireworks ordinance permanent
Sentinel staff report– Following an “overwhelming” number of fireworks calls last year, the Citrus Heights Police Department is requesting the City Council make a temporary ordinance passed last year permanent.
Police respond to reports of bomb-like explosions in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Reports of loud, bomb-like explosions in Citrus Heights on Sunday night generated several calls to police as well as chatter on a local crime watch group.
Citrus Heights police cracking down on distracted driving
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are stepping up efforts to curb distracted driving in an enforcement period this month.
Rollover collision in Citrus Heights shuts down Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— A two-vehicle collision at Greenback Lane and Bremen Drive left one vehicle on its side and closed the westbound lanes of the main thoroughfare Tuesday afternoon.
Man with hammer arrested after three-hour standoff in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A three-hour standoff in a Citrus Heights neighborhood involving an armed man with a hammer ended with an arrest Friday night.
Citrus Heights woman convicted in federal drug conspiracy case
Sentinel staff report– The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday announced the sentencing of a 41-year-old Citrus Heights woman as part of a federal drug conspiracy case.
Report: Citrus Heights sees drop in property crime, rise in violent crime
By Mike Hazlip— In a report to the City Council earlier this month, Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte presented crime data showing a 5% increase in violent crime and a 10% drop in property crimes.
Police dog apprehends fleeing robbery suspect in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Sunday arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of robbery, following a foot chase involving a police K9 unit.
Report of armed man in Citrus Heights draws heavy police response, helicopter
Helicopter and siren activity could be heard Saturday night as Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an armed individual near Greenback Lane and Mariposa Avenue.
