2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Feb 13-19
Latest police logs show an increase in homeless related calls, while showing a decrease in vehicle violations…
Police: Man who rammed into JCPenney also stole $91K in jewelry weeks before
Police have confirmed that the suspect who barreled through the JCPenney entrance at Sunrise Mall in December 2024 with a pickup truck is believed to be the same man who…
Citrus Heights police respond to overnight break-in
A local retailer had to be cleared by police officers before opening hours Thursday morning following…
Citrus Heights PD launches online reporting tool for illegal fireworks
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department has launched an online reporting system for illegal fireworks, in advance of an anticipated increase in explosive activity around the Independence Day holiday.
Citrus Heights council votes to boost police funding by $5.3M
Sentinel staff report– Using newly acquired federal relief funding from the American Rescue Plan, the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday unanimously approved allocating $5.35 million to the Police Department’s budget over the next two years.
Citrus Heights council votes 3-2 to extend red light camera contract
A divided Citrus Heights council narrowly voted Thursday to extend a contract with Redflex Traffic Systems to provide red light cameras in the city for another five years.
Citrus Heights Police Department hits 15-year milestone
By Mike Hazlip— Saturday marked 15 years since the Citrus Heights Police Department officially went live at 6:15 a.m. on June 26, 2006.
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.
