Police

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte outlined his top priorities for this year in a March 10 presentation to the City Council, with homelessness notably not appearing on the list.

Latest local news briefs include the arrest of a Citrus Heights man leading to a connection with a pair of unsolved local crimes, a stolen Mercedes being located outside Stones Gambling Hall, and a Good Samaritan being credited…

By Mike Hazlip— On Saturday, a collaborative effort between residents of a condominium association and Citrus Heights police led to an initial four-hour cleanup of a homeless camp on private property, located between the condos and Interstate 80.

Mike Hazlip contributed to this report– Citrus Heights police shut down both directions of San Juan Avenue on Thursday night after a motorcycle and  sedan collided near Advent Lutheran Church.

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department in a news release Wednesday warned of the dangers of drunk driving and encouraged Super Bowl fans to plan ahead.

By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department on Thursday released partial body camera video from the fatal January 13 officer-involved shooting near Carl’s Jr. on Antelope Road.

By Mike Hazlip– During a memorial service on Tuesday, a Citrus Heights police lieutenant recalled his friendship and experience working with Ty Lenehan, an Elk Grove police officer who was killed last month by a wrong way driver.

By Mike Hazlip— Metro Fire crews responded to a two-alarm garage fire at a condo on Slippery Creek Lane on Tuesday afternoon, which left one unit and several vehicles damaged.

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are continuing to investigate after officers on Thursday afternoon responded to reports of a gunshot and a large fight involving more than 20 people across from San Juan High School.