CHPD: Woman atop car blocks traffic at busy intersection
A heavy police presence could be seen Tuesday night at Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road after Citrus Heights police said a 38-year-old woman was found on top of her car in the middle of the busy intersection.…
2024 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 17-23
The latest Citrus Heights Police Logs show an increase in code enforcement and disturbances, while showing a decrease in animal control calls, traffic accidents and suspicious circumstances..
Armored vehicles, helicopter assist Citrus Heights police in rooftop standoff
Heavy police presence with armored vehicles and helicopter activity near Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road could be seen Monday night as police responded to reports of an armed domestic violence suspect in the area,
Citrus Heights saw 468% increase in catalytic converter thefts last year
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence said in a report Thursday that the city saw an overall 6% decline in major crime categories during 2020, although thefts of catalytic converters grew at an explosive rate.
Citrus Heights Police: DUI arrest made after collision, large power outage
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said a driver involved in a collision Wednesday that resulted in more than 16,000 residents losing power was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Police Lt. Michael Wells…
California’s infamous ‘I-5 Strangler’ had ties to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Former Citrus Heights resident Roger Reece Kibbe, known as the “I-5 Strangler,” was found dead in his cell two weeks ago, suffering the same fate as his victims: death by strangulation.
Citrus Heights building torched during fire training had disturbing past
By Mike Hazlip— An old building on Sylvan Road once at the center of controversy came down in flames as part of a training exercise Wednesday.
Firefighters respond to Citrus Heights police station after report of odor, haze
Sentinel staff report– In an unusual call on Saturday night, several fire trucks and a battalion chief showed up at the Citrus Heights police station on Fountain Square Drive to respond to a report of an odor and…
Four-vehicle collision shuts down Madison Avenue during rush hour
By Mike Hazlip— A collision involving four vehicles shut down a portion of Madison Avenue at Mariposa Avenue just after 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Citrus Heights traffic stop uncovers drugs, loaded gun, cash
By Mike Hazlip— Officers from the Citrus Heights Police Department stopped a vehicle for code violations Tuesday night and found narcotics, a loaded handgun, and cash in the vehicle.
Firefighters burn down old building on Sylvan Road as part of training operation
Sentinel staff report– A plume of black smoke could be seen in the skies over Citrus Heights on Wednesday morning as firefighters conducted a live fire training operation, which involved the torching of an old building on Sylvan…
Citrus Heights parolee arrested after traffic stop uncovers alleged ID theft
Sentinel staff report– Authorities said Wednesday that a 43-year-old woman from Citrus Heights was arrested during a midnight traffic stop in Roseville, after a search of her purse and phone exposed evidence of identity theft.
