Sunrise Mall store reopens after burglar rammed truck through entrance
The JC Penney store at Sunrise Mall is back open for business, after a burglary suspect drove a pickup truck through the first floor of the building early Sunday morning…
Citrus Heights Police: Two arrested on identity theft, organized retail theft charges
Citrus Heights Police arrested two women on multiple charges, including burglary, organized retail theft, and identity theft…
Police: Sunrise Mall hit a second time with major burglary
Citrus Heights Police say an unknown male suspect drove a pickup truck through the bottom floor of JC Penney Sunday morning…
Dog dies, residents displaced after apartment fire in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A fire broke out at a large apartment complex on Greenback lane Thursday afternoon, displacing residents in four units.
Citrus Heights PD recommends drivers have “designated texter” to curb distracted driving
By Rylie Friesen- The Citrus Heights Police Department has joined a nationwide law enforcement effort to warn drivers against distracted driving from April 8-12, encouraging drivers to have a “designated texter.”
Citrus Heights police chief pulls prank on department for April Fools’ Day
Updated 8:46 a.m., April 3– Sentinel staff report– Police Department staff in Citrus Heights opened up an unexpected surprise Thursday involving a box of what appeared to be Krispy Kreme donuts left in the break room by Chief…
Citrus Heights parolee arrested on drug dealing charges
By Mike Hazlip— Authorities said a 36-year-old Citrus Heights man on parole was arrested Tuesday evening in Lincoln after allegedly being found in possession of drugs and drug sales equipment.
‘Odd behavior’ leads to stolen vehicle recovery in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The sounds of police sirens piercing through the night could be heard in various areas of Citrus Heights around 2:30 a.m. Friday, as multiple units conducted a high-risk traffic stop of a stolen vehicle.
How has crime fared in Citrus Heights during pandemic?
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence in a report to the City Council last week said the pandemic helped contribute to an overall 6% drop in major categories of crime during 2020 — bringing crime…
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.
