Christmas Eve explosion in Citrus Heights investigated as crime scene
An explosion on Christmas Eve in a Citrus Heights neighborhood sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries and displaced residents living in an adjacent unit…
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…
Suspect at-large after shooting clerk at Citrus Heights 7-Eleven store
By Mike Hazlip– One man was hospitalized and a suspect is at-large after police said a clerk was shot Monday night at the 7-Eleven store at Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard.
Citrus Heights officers recognized during awards ceremony
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department held a virtual awards ceremony Tuesday to honor the actions of some of its officers and also recognize retirements and promotions of various employees.
New police chief talks shootings, crime with business leaders
By Mike Hazlip— Newly appointed Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte spoke at a monthly Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) meeting on Tuesday at Fireside Lanes bowling alley, saying overall crime is down but raising concerns about violent…
Shots fired: see where all the shootings in Citrus Heights have occurred in 2021
By Mike Hazlip— With violent crime and homicides on the rise across the country, Citrus Heights is no exception.
Citrus Heights police to purchase ballistic shields using new grant funds
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council last month approved the acceptance of Bureau of Justice grant to go towards the purchase of ballistic shields for use by the Police Department’s SWAT team.
New police chief talks crime, community in newly released video
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte answered questions from the city’s communications officer Nichole Baxter in a video released Tuesday.
Citrus Heights man killed in collision; driver arrested
By Mike Hazlip— A 47-year-old Citrus Heights man was killed when the Ford Focus he was driving collided with a Toyota Tacoma on Elverta Road over the weekend, according to authorities.
CHPD awarded new $205k grant for DUI checkpoints, enforcement
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police have been awarded with a $205,000 grant administered by the California Office of Traffic Safety for increased enforcement of drunk or distracted drivers.
Reports of lockdown, gunman at San Juan HS were unfounded, police say
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police last week investigated claims stemming from social media posts alleging that San Juan High School was locked down on Thursday, but deemed the claims to be rumors.
