Citrus Heights now has an Assistant Police Chief
By Stacey Hanks– Marking a new chapter within the city’s law enforcement ranks, Police Commander Gina Anderson, who’s been with the Citrus Heights Police Department since its inception in 2006, has been promoted to the newly formed position…
Citrus Heights Police commander retires; served with dept since day one
By Stacey Hanks– After serving with the Citrus Heights Police Department since its inception in 2006, along with 17 years of service as a deputy sheriff before that, Commander Daman Christensen was officially presented with his retirement badge…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: fireworks, urine, loud music
Latest police logs include a resident being hit in the face after complaining about loud music, large fireworks being thrown out of a vehicle, and a man reportedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house and “urinating all over her…
Robbery: Citrus Heights PD seek to identify man with blue ‘M’ hat
Investigations Lt. Mike Wells told The Sentinel the incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday outside the Sprouts store at 7905 Greenback Ln., where an elderly woman was “knocked to the ground as she walked in the parking…
Front door of Citrus Heights Police Department smashed in
Sentinel staff report– A 29-year-old man was arrested Thursday after authorities said he smashed in the front lobby door of the Citrus Heights Police Department on Fountain Square Drive. Police said the suspect, identified as Antonio Natali of…
Report of ‘gun brandishing’ at Citrus Heights Target store draws heavy police response
Sentinel staff report– Eight police units along with an air unit responded to a call about an 18-year-old allegedly brandishing a firearm in front of the Citrus Heights Target store on Monday afternoon, although police soon determined the…
Citrus Heights police deploying extra officers to target illegal fireworks
Sentinel staff report– In an effort to combat the use of illegal fireworks this year, Citrus Heights police on Thursday announced plans to deploy additional officers on the streets, each paired with a Sacramento Metro Fire Arson Investigator…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: arson fire, transient trouble, shoplifting
Latest police logs include reports of an arson fire at a wireless store involving a homeless man, shoplifting at Dollar Tree, and a naked transient woman causing trouble in the men’s restroom at Carl’s Jr…
Citrus Heights PD still seeking felony suspect after helicopter search
Sentinel staff report– Police said no threat to the public remains after a helicopter-assisted search concluded Monday night in Citrus Heights, although the felony domestic violence suspect being sought was not located. “(The) suspect has been identified and…
Citrus Heights police recognize officers for saving lives, delivering baby
Sentinel staff report– During an annual awards ceremony held on Thursday, Citrus Heights police officers and several civilians were recognized for various achievements — including five officers being awarded for life-saving efforts and another officer receiving the police…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: stolen F-250’s, arrest at McDonald’s, homeless camp
Latest police logs include theft at Burlington Coat Factory on San Juan Avenue, two F-250 trucks reported stolen within a half-mile of each other, a homeless camp being set up near Food Maxx, and an arrest made after…
Citrus Heights police: street racing, unlicensed driver played role in major collision
Sentinel staff report– Following a preliminary investigation into the cause of a major collision on Greenback Lane that involved multiple vehicles and several pedestrians being hit on Monday night, Citrus Heights police said in a news release on…
