Man arrested, released, after felony DUI and hit-and-run
A 49-year-old man was arrested Sunday in Citrus Heights on charges of felony DUI and felony hit-and-run resulting in minor injuries. The suspect was released the next day…
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..
Suspect steals forklift, rips out bank ATM in Citrus Heights
In an unusual theft in Citrus Heights early Wednesday morning, police say a suspect ripped out a Chase Bank ATM on Sunrise Boulevard using a stolen forklift.
Citrus Heights residents share memories of life during East Area Rapist era
A newly released 226-page e-book compiled by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office includes numerous of stories Citrus Heights residents and others who share their memories of living through the years when the East Area Rapist was on…
Citrus Heights police add new ‘Escape the Vape’ truck to fleet
A new police vehicle with a graphic wrap designed for community outreach to reduce youth tobacco use will soon be seen at local schools — that is, whenever schools return to session amid COVID-19 closures.
Citrus Heights PD ramping up DUI patrols during holiday season
Sentinel staff report–Citrus Heights police on Friday began deploying additional officers on the streets to target drivers suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The operation is funded by federal grant money and will continue…
New increased speed limit signs installed in Citrus Heights
Speed limits at four locations in Citrus Heights officially increased by five miles per hour on Monday, along with a drop in the speed limit on one section of roadway.
Driver arrested after rollover collision on Sunrise Blvd
By Mike Hazlip—Citrus Heights police officers arrested a 22-year-old male for felony DUI at the scene of a rollover collision at Sunrise Boulevard and Larwin Drive Saturday night. Citrus Heights Police Lt. Michael Wells told The Sentinel officers…
Trio released after alleged attempted burglary in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an attempted residential break-in shortly after midnight on Thursday, detaining three individuals for questioning before releasing them.
Helicopters, police units aid in search for theft suspects in Citrus Heights
Heavy police activity involving three helicopters and numerous units from multiple agencies responded to a residential neighborhood in Citrus Heights Friday afternoon in search of multiple suspects who fled after stealing thousands of dollars worth of products from…
Body found hanging from tree at Citrus Heights park
Sentinel staff report–The Citrus Heights Police Department and the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office were dispatched Friday morning to Madera Park after a body was found hanging from a tree. Lt. Jason Baldwin told The Sentinel that a call…
