Victim hospitalized with major burns after Citrus Heights duplex fire
Authorities said one person was rescued from a burning duplex building early Thursday morning, along with a dog…
2024 Citrus Heights Police Log spotlight: Aug 1-7
The latest police logs in Citrus Heights show a drop in animal control calls, 911 hangups, code enforcement calls, and incidents of disturbance, while showing an increase in vehicle violations, theft, homeless related calls, vandalism, violence and threats,…
Thieves ram car into Citrus Heights smoke shop, steal merchandise
A car smashed through the front of a local smoke shop early Tuesday morning, taking out the entire storefront…
Citrus Heights police announce action plan for cracking down on illegal fireworks
Citrus Heights police this year are enlisting the help of drones and arson investigators to assist in enforcement of the city’s ban on illegal fireworks, which police say are primarily imported from outside the state.
Citrus Heights police to deploy DUI patrols during 4th of July weekend
Citrus Heights police are increasing patrols through Independence Day Weekend, and are reminding residents to drink responsibly.
DeAngelo hearing to be live-streamed. Here’s where to watch it online
A high-profile hearing involving the suspected Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, will be held on Monday, June 29, at 9:30 a.m.
Two teens arrested after armed robbery in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police have arrested two brothers, ages 17 and 19, in connection with an armed robbery that occurred near a shopping center at Greenback Lane and San Juan Avenue early Monday morning.
Citrus Heights instructor sentenced to 75 years for sexually abusing children
A 44-year-old Citrus Heights light saber instructor has been sentenced to 75 years to life in prison after pleading no contest last month to seven counts of sexual assault. The incidents involved lewd acts and oral sex with…
Police chief says mask mandate won’t be ‘criminally enforced’ in Citrus Heights
Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision on Thursday to issue a statewide face mask mandate to slow the spread of COVID-19, Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence issued a statement Friday afternoon announcing that his officers will not criminally…
Neighbor dispute leads to standoff with Citrus Heights police
A standoff in a residential neighborhood near Grand Oaks Elementary School ended peacefully Tuesday afternoon after officers from the Citrus Heights Police Department responded to a dispute between neighbors.
Two teens arrested for rash of arson fires in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police on Monday announced the arrest of two juveniles in connection with recent incidents of arson involving American flags being burned.
Citrus Heights police chief speaks out on Floyd death, protests, looting
Police Chief Ron Lawrence, in an update to the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday, called last month’s killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis “sickening” and tragic.
