Citrus Heights police unveil new ‘Honor Wall’
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department unveiled a new “Honor Wall” this month, to recognize the work of its past members and police chiefs — as well as each retiree moving forward.
Residents say frequent collisions are a problem on Citrus Heights border
By Mike Hazlip— Following a highly publicized collision that sent a pickup truck flying into the wall of a backyard in October, residents on the northwestern fringes of Citrus Heights say they’ve had enough with vehicle collisions along…
Mom charged with DUI after collision injures 7-year-old daughter
By Mike Hazlip— A vehicle traveling near the Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Citrus Heights last week collided with a parked pickup truck, sending a seven-year-old girl to the hospital while the girl’s mother was taken into custody.
Mysterious Twitter account claims responsibility for local bomb threats at high schools
By Mike Hazlip— Police responded to San Juan High School on Tuesday to investigate a bomb threat, following a similar incident on Monday at another school.
Citrus Heights police to set up DUI checkpoint this week
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said in a news release Monday that officers will be conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint operation from Thursday night through early Friday morning.
Natural food store closes in Citrus Heights after owner’s tragic death
By Mike Hazlip— The Elliott’s Fine Nutrition store on Greenback Lane has permanently closed its doors, after the owner was killed during an East Sacramento robbery.
Citrus Heights SWAT team, helicopter aid in arrest of wanted suspect
By Mike Hazlip— A heavy police presence was seen near Winlock Avenue and Westchester Way in Citrus Heights Friday night as police searched for a suspect in a residential neighborhood near Costco.
‘Someone knows what happened.’ CHPD seeks public’s help in murder case
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are asking the public for information identifying anyone involved in a Nov. 11 shooting that left a 17-year-old dead. The shooting occurred in the 7700 block of Antelope Road, according to police…
Coroner seeks help to ID body found in homeless camp on Citrus Heights border
Sentinel staff report– The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday released sketches of an unidentified man whose skeletonized remains were found last year near the border of Citrus Heights and Roseville.
Citrus Heights police share 8 tips to help prevent package theft
Sentinel staff report– In addition to deploying location-tracked “bait” to trap package thieves and other criminals, the Citrus Heights Police Department is advising the public of eight ways to reduce the chance of having a package stolen this…
Helicopter assists in arrest after driver flees Citrus Heights traffic stop
By Mike Hazlip— A Friday-night police pursuit on Greenback Lane began after a driver fled from officers attempting to conduct a traffic stop of a pick-up truck and trailer.
Citrus Heights man ID’d as victim in fatal Land Park shooting
Sentinel staff report– A 37-year-old man who was killed in a shooting near Sacramento City College the day after Thanksgiving has been identified by the coroner’s office.
