Police

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.

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.

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.

Sentinel staff report– An early morning fire at a mobile home park in Citrus Heights on Friday killed several dogs and left the home a total loss, a fire official said.

Sentinel staff report– Another man from Citrus Heights has been sentenced as part of a nationwide initiative to crack down on child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said it will deploy officers to the streets this weekend for a DUI and drivers license checkpoint operation, in an effort to reduce impaired driving through high-publicity enforcement.

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with two robberies in the city.

Updated 8:49 p.m., March 19– Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said in an update Friday evening that an at-risk 23-year-old woman who went missing Wednesday had been found “safe and sound.”

Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police are continuing their effort to solve a homicide case from September of last year, announcing this week that up to $1,000 is being offered as a cash reward for tips on the…