Citrus Heights residents, police prep for National Night Out
Updated Aug 3, 5:21 p.m.– Police and neighborhood groups across Citrus Heights are once again preparing for participation in the August 4th National Night Out, as part of a country-wide effort to prevent crime by connecting neighbors and…
Police motorcycle competition draws crowds to Citrus Heights
Police said about 2,000 people and 27 motorcycle officers from as far as Nevada attended the third annual Citrus Heights Traffic Safety Day and Police Motorcycle Competition in the Sunrise Mall parking lot, Saturday. Citrus Heights police took…
July 25: Citrus Heights Police to host motorcycle competition, safety fair
Police officers from across the western states plan to show off their motorcycle skills in the Sunrise Mall parking lot, as Citrus Heights Police host the 2015 Traffic Safety Day and Police Motorcycle Competition on July 25. The…
Citrus Heights police roll out new 2015 patrol SUVs
Citrus Heights police are rolling out a fleet of new 2015 patrol SUVs and will be auctioning off their 2006 patrol cars in favor of what officers say is a better-handling, faster, safer, and more “roomy” vehicle. Although…
Citrus Heights police: man fatally shot after firing at officers
Citrus Heights police said four officers responding to a domestic violence incident at a Greenback Lane apartment complex shot and killed a 35-year-old man Monday night, after the suspect allegedly fired at officers. Although “countless officers” responded to…
CHPD: 9 cited, 1 arrested at weekend DUI checkpoint
Citrus Heights police conducted a six-hour DUI checkpoint on San Juan Avenue Friday night, screening 689 vehicles and reporting nine citations, two vehicle impounds, and one arrest. Although eight sobriety tests were administered by officers with Citrus Heights…
Citrus Heights police investigate report of hand grenade found; explosion heard
Updated June 11, 12:23 p.m.– Citrus Heights police said a woman cleaning out her deceased father’s residence Wednesday reported finding a “World War II style hand grenade,” causing an explosives specialist to be deployed to the scene and…
CHPD: man found in street apparently run over; witnesses sought
Updated June 10, 10:19 a.m. with video link– After finding a seriously injured man lying in the street around 3 a.m. Sunday, Citrus Heights police are requesting assistance from the public to aid in their investigation. Police said…
Man fatally shot inside Citrus Heights residence, woman arrested
Police said a man was fatally shot inside a Citrus Heights residence early Saturday morning, with officers arresting a female suspect for involuntary manslaughter. Citrus Heights police said officers responded around 2:32 a.m. to a report of a…
11 arrested in Citrus Heights Memorial Day weekend DUI crackdown
Citrus Heights police were busy over Memorial Day weekend, reporting a total of 11 arrests, 13 vehicle tows and 37 citations issued during a two-night “Avoid the 15” DUI crackdown operation — with officers as far as Elk…
Man arrested for attempted murder at Citrus Heights park
Citrus Heights police said a 54-year-old man was arrested on charges of attempted murder and mayhem after allegedly inflicting multiple stab wounds to a man in Tempo Park near Fair Oaks Boulevard Wednesday night. Around 10:23 p.m., police…
Citrus Heights police arrest 5 suspects after robbery, chase
Following a 2 a.m. high-speed chase Tuesday morning, Citrus Heights police announced the arrest of five suspects — including two juveniles — with charges ranging from robbery, burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, felony evading of officers, conspiracy,…
