25-year-old Citrus Heights man dies in car crash
A man who died in a solo-vehicle crash last week in Fair Oaks has been identified as a Citrus Heights resident…

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…

Theft suspect arrested after crashing into Citrus Heights gas station
By Mike Hazlilp— Police arrested a man after he led officers on a weekend chase in Citrus Heights, ending with a collision into a light pole at Pastor’s Valero gas station.

Three vehicles damaged in parking lot fire at senior apartments
By Mike Hazlip— One vehicle was destroyed and two others were damaged in a vehicle fire at the Auburn Oaks Senior Living apartments on Tuesday, spreading a strong stench and black smoke in the air near Sunrise Boulevard…

Citrus Heights man arrested for DUI after crashing into gas station
Sentinel staff report– A 57-year-old Citrus Heights man was arrested Monday after reportedly crashing into a gas station in Petaluma, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.

Police investigating fatal Monday-night gun battle in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— One man is dead after what police say was an exchange of gun fire between two individuals on Birdcage Street Monday night.

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…




