Deceased person found in bedroom after fire in Citrus Heights apartment
Citrus Heights Police are investigating after Metro Fire crews discovered a deceased person inside an apartment complex Monday morning…
False report of shooting prompts heavy police response, closure of Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights Police responded to the 6600 block of Greenback Lane near Dewey Drive on Saturday morning after receiving a call from a third party alleging a shooting had taken place at a local apartment…
2024 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 7-13
Latest Citrus Heights Police Logs show an increase in animal control calls and theft, , while showing a double-digit drop in code enforcement and vehicle violations….
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…
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.
