Citrus Heights stabbing victim identified
The woman who died from a fatal stabbing on April 24 has been identified as 28-year-old Alexis Ashanti McGill…
2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 18-23
Latest police logs show an increase in vehicle violations while showing a decrease in animal services and code enforcement calls. The latest police logs from April 17-23, 2025 are listed below…
Homicide: Domestic violence suspect arrested following fatal stabbing
Citrus Heights Police arrested a 30-year-old man for homicide after he turned himself in to the Sacramento County main jail on Thursday.
Vehicle struck by gunfire in Citrus Heights neighborhood
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police officers on Saturday night responded to reports of gunshots on Sycamore Drive, with arriving officers finding eight shell casings and one bullet hole in a parked vehicle.
Citrus Heights council to vote on making fireworks ordinance permanent
Sentinel staff report– Following an “overwhelming” number of fireworks calls last year, the Citrus Heights Police Department is requesting the City Council make a temporary ordinance passed last year permanent.
Police respond to reports of bomb-like explosions in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Reports of loud, bomb-like explosions in Citrus Heights on Sunday night generated several calls to police as well as chatter on a local crime watch group.
Citrus Heights police cracking down on distracted driving
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are stepping up efforts to curb distracted driving in an enforcement period this month.
Rollover collision in Citrus Heights shuts down Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— A two-vehicle collision at Greenback Lane and Bremen Drive left one vehicle on its side and closed the westbound lanes of the main thoroughfare Tuesday afternoon.
Man with hammer arrested after three-hour standoff in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A three-hour standoff in a Citrus Heights neighborhood involving an armed man with a hammer ended with an arrest Friday night.
Citrus Heights woman convicted in federal drug conspiracy case
Sentinel staff report– The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday announced the sentencing of a 41-year-old Citrus Heights woman as part of a federal drug conspiracy case.
Report: Citrus Heights sees drop in property crime, rise in violent crime
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.
Police dog apprehends fleeing robbery suspect in Citrus Heights
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.
