
Citrus Heights police bolster forces, increase engagement amid rise in crime
Citrus Heights last year saw double-digit increases in crimes against persons and crimes against society, according to an April 25 report from the police chief…

New details emerge in arrest of Citrus Heights robbery suspect
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Police Department released new details regarding the arrest of a suspect connected to a robbery in Citrus Heights…

An inside look at what it’s like to be a police dispatcher at CHPD
Citrus Heights Police Department 911 dispatcher Heidi Briseño describes her position as a personal calling…

Suspect connected to Citrus Heights robbery arrested in Placer County
The suspect in a robbery at a local Citrus Heights Starbucks shop was arrested Wednesday evening in Placer County, according to a local news report…

Shooting: Citrus Heights police officer recognized for rescuing 2-year-old child
Citrus Heights Police Officer Joseph Keller received recognition from the City Council this month for his efforts in rescuing a child during a homicide incident…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 11-17
Latest local police logs include a slight uptick in incidents over the past week, with a burglary report taken at the Public Storage facility on Tupelo Drive, loitering reported near a bank ATM, and an assault reported at…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 4-10
Latest local police logs include trouble at a homeless camp near Sylvan Oaks Library, multiple DUI arrests, and another arrest outside Target following a loitering report…

Police conduct search of home near Mariposa Elementary
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Police SWAT team served a search warrant in the 7700 block of Watson Way on Thursday morning…

Helicopter aids in search for fleeing person in Citrus Heights, after domestic violence call
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Police officers responded to a call in the 7000 block of Zeeland Drive late Sunday night in response to a domestic violence call…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: March 28-April 3
Latest local police logs include a narcotics-related arrest at a homeless camp on Greenback Lane, along with a DUI incident near the border with Roseville and petty theft at a medical clinic on Madison Avenue. A summary of…

Suspect with prior homicide record arrested after Citrus Heights armed robbery
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Police responded to an armed robbery last week at a convenience store in the 6100 block of Greenback Lane, later arresting a suspect who was on supervised release for a prior homicide…

Police: Victims of man sentenced to 580 years had Citrus Heights ties
A man sentenced to 580 years to life in prison last week was accused of assaulting victims in Citrus Heights…