Cyclist dies at hospital after struck by vehicle in Citrus Heights; driver arrested
A man passed away from his injuries Monday night after being struck by a vehicle…
2024 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Dec 12-18
Latest Citrus Heights Police Logs show an increase in vehicle violations and animal control calls, while showing a decrease in 911 hangups and homeless related incidents…
Citrus Heights Police release drone footage from October rooftop standoff
https://youtu.be/Pdwope_dhS8?si=vzCQRZ6TFcW8V2nl&t=111 By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Police Department on Friday released drone footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred in October. Drone footage shows domestic violence suspect Justin Phillips atop the roof of a senior living…
Officials urge checking smoke alarms, after Citrus Heights duplex fire
Sentinel staff report– Metro Fire crews responded to a blaze at a duplex on San Simeon Drive in Citrus Heights on Saturday, successfully clearing the homes of anyone inside and keeping the fire from spreading to the attic.
Citrus Heights man gets 24 years in prison for sexually exploiting teenage neighbor
By Mike Hazlip— A 48-year-old Citrus Heights man was sentenced on Thursday to 24 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old neighbor, according to a news release by the Department of Justice.
Citrus Heights ends 2021 with four more shooting incidents, no injuries
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights saw four additional shooting incidents in the last few months of a year that saw an alarming increase in shootings.
Downed wires force closure of Auburn Blvd on New Year’s Day
Sentinel staff report– A section of Auburn Boulevard was shut down Saturday morning after a vehicle collision with a pole knocked down wiring into the roadway.
Pedestrian killed in fatal collision on I-80 in Citrus Heights
An 83-year-old man was killed Sunday evening in a collision on Interstate 80 near Antelope Road, according to records from the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, DUI Checkpoint results, obituary
Latest local news briefs include results from a Friday night DUI checkpoint held on Auburn Boulevard, a vehicle colliding with several trees on Greenback Lane and the Police Department sharing video highlights from its holiday gift drop.
Hit-and-run driver damages Citrus Heights fire station
The Metro Fire station on Grand Oaks Avenue near Auburn Boulevard was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday night, causing damage to a living room where firefighters were sitting inside.
Citrus Heights council approves $417k for purchase of six new police vehicles
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department received unanimous approval from the City Council last week to spend up to $417,000 to purchase six new vehicles.
Citrus Heights PD increasing DUI enforcement during holiday season
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department on Wednesday began a heightened holiday DUI enforcement period, which will continue through January 1.
