2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Feb 20-26
Latest police logs show an increase in code enforcement, while showing a drop in incidents of violence and threats…
Citrus Heights woman pleads guilty in million-dollar unemployment fraud scheme
A 34-year-old Citrus Heights woman pled guilty to a string of fraud charges in relation to an Unemployment Insurance Benefits fraud scheme according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office…
Citrus Heights Police arrest out-of-uniform sheriff’s deputy
A Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested last Sunday by Citrus Heights Police for DUI, disorderly conduct, and…
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.
Sylvan Oaks Library criticized for response to homelessness, camping
By Mike Hazlip— The grounds of Sylvan Oaks Library, located at the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane in Citrus Heights, have become a frequent location for homeless to camp — and have also become a…
Citrus Heights police respond to reports of gunfire Friday night
By Mike Hazlip— Police in Citrus Heights said multiple reports of gunfire from at least two locations were received Friday night, but an investigation found no evidence of a shooting.
Citrus Heights police say ‘suspicious’ animal deaths likely caused by coyote
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department on Tuesday responded to claims circulating on social media of cats and other animals being found mutilated around the city, saying a coyote is likely to blame.
