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…
Citrus Heights PD can now cite landlords, renters where illegal fireworks are set off
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously Thursday to pass an urgency ordinance giving another tool to law enforcement to crack down on illegal fireworks being discharged in the city. The ordinance also bans discharging…
‘Suicidal’ man arrested after 8-hour standoff with Citrus Heights police
By Mike Hazlip— An hours long standoff at a home near C-Bar-C Park on Wednesday was resolved peacefully after Citrus Heights police officers arrested a 48-year-old male subject.
Motorcyclist killed after hitting tree in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said a motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tree on Birdcage Street near Greenback Lane Monday night
Citrus Heights council considering urgency ordinance to crack down on fireworks
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider passing an urgency ordinance seeking to crackdown on illegal fireworks by giving authorities the ability to cite hosts of events where illegal fireworks are discharged. The…
Citrus Heights police chief discusses use of force, crime, budget issues
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police Chief Ronald Lawrence in a neighborhood presentation on Tuesday addressed use of force, budget and crime questions.
Multiple mountain lion sightings reported in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police on Thursday said additional reports of a mountain lion in the area of Verner Avenue were received around 2 a.m. on June 17, coming on the heels of a confirmed sighting on Sunday in the…
COVID-19 funds will likely restore 22 positions to Citrus Heights Police Dept
Sentinel staff report– Local coronavirus relief funding provided through the federal $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan will be able to be used to restore 22 positions in the Citrus Heights Police Department, according to a staff update provided…
One found dead in fire at Citrus Heights mobile home park
Firefighters responding to a blaze at a Citrus Heights mobile home park Wednesday evening said one person was found dead inside.
Police, code enforcement search Citrus Heights home, make arrests
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Tuesday announced arrests in a probation search of an alleged drug house near Mariposa Avenue Elementary School. The arrests were for illegal activity at a home on Perdez Court, located off…
