
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,

2024 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 10-16
The latest Citrus Heights Police Logs show an increase in 911 hangups, vandalism, and suspicious circumstances while showing a decrease in vehicle violations, theft and instances of disturbance.

Man arrested, released after brandishing knife at Montage Apartments
A 35-year-old male was arrested for brandishing a deadly weapon during an argument on Tuesday night, according to police.

Bail set at $7M for Citrus Heights man accused of child sex crimes
The Citrus Heights Police Department released photos of a local man and woman who were arrested last month on charges of lewd acts with children.

CHPD breaks up large car sideshow in Kohl’s parking lot
Reports on Saturday night of burnouts, gunshots and reckless driving involving several hundred cars at a sideshow in the Kohl’s parking lot prompted a response from the Citrus Heights Police Department and several other agencies.

Garage fire damages Citrus Heights home; family safely escapes
A fire broke out Wednesday night at a Citrus Heights home in the northeastern area of the city, causing the roof of an attached garage to cave in.

Suspect sought after attempted robbery at Jack in the Box
Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an attempted robbery Monday afternoon at the Jack in the Box restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard.

Citrus Heights Police Chief praised for speech on law enforcement
In a video that quickly circulated after being posted on social media this month, Citrus Heights Police Chief Ronald Lawrence earned praise for a speech addressing the profession of law enforcement during a tumultuous time in America.

Apartment fire on Thanksgiving Day damages 3 units in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report–Firefighters responded Thursday morning to a fire at an apartment complex on Greenback Lane near Auburn Boulevard, where multiple residents were displaced and one individual was sent to the hospital. In a series of tweets about…

Citrus Heights felon arrested with loaded gun, drugs during traffic stop
A 23-year-old man from Citrus Heights was arrested by Placer County Sheriff’s deputies after an early morning traffic stop on westbound Interstate 80, the department said in a social media post on Tuesday.

Citrus Heights police seek to nab ‘Grinch’ who stole Christmas decor from yard
The Citrus Heights Police Department is actively seeking to find the suspect responsible for the theft of a reindeer from a front yard display at a home off Mariposa Avenue.

COVID-19: Will Citrus Heights police be enforcing curfew times, Thanksgiving cap?
Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s issuance of a curfew order affecting Sacramento County and the majority of the state, Citrus Heights Police Chief Ronald Lawrence echoed other area law enforcement officials in stating that his officers won’t be policing…




