Citrus Heights police to crack down on illegal fireworks
By Phillip Pesola– In an effort to keep illegal fireworks to a minimum this year, the Citrus Heights Police Department plans to leverage heavier fines and increased staffing, as well as community awareness and reporting around the July…
Arson inside Citrus Heights Costco store prompts evacuation
By Mike Hazlip— Customers shopping at Costco on Auburn Boulevard were evacuated Sunday afternoon, after police said a man set fire to several boxes inside the store when he was contacted by loss prevention.
Citrus Heights police announce upcoming DUI Checkpoint
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said it will deploy officers to the streets on June 30 for a DUI and drivers license checkpoint operation, in an effort to reduce impaired driving through high-publicity enforcement.
Local church plans new perimeter fence to stop ongoing vandalism
By Mike Hazlip— After repeated incidents of vandalism, Holy Family Catholic Church is planning to install a perimeter fence.
One arrested after Friday-night disruption at Sunrise Rollerland
By Mike Hazlip— An incident involving a group of juveniles at Sunrise Rollerland drew a heavy police presence Friday night.
Vehicle fire at Citrus Heights apartments deemed arson
By Mike Hazlip— The cause of a recent vehicle fire that sent up a plume of black smoke near Oak Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard was arson, according to the vehicle’s owner.
Home invasion leads to police chase through Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Sirens and heavy police activity could be heard traveling through Citrus Heights Monday night, after a home invasion robbery in Carmichael led to a lengthy pursuit that involved spike strips and attempts by a suspect…
Citrus Heights student killed in shooting at weekend party
A Citrus Heights teen who was shot and killed at a party in Carmichael last weekend was remembered by classmates at Mesa Verde High School.
Police: Rumor that second gunman has died in Birdcage shooting is untrue
Claims circulating on social media that a second gunman later died after a fatal May 23 shooting on Birdcage Street have been deemed to be misinformation, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.
Theft suspect arrested after crashing into Citrus Heights gas station
By Mike Hazlilp— Police arrested a man after he led officers on a weekend chase in Citrus Heights, ending with a collision into a light pole at Pastor’s Valero gas station.
Three vehicles damaged in parking lot fire at senior apartments
By Mike Hazlip— One vehicle was destroyed and two others were damaged in a vehicle fire at the Auburn Oaks Senior Living apartments on Tuesday, spreading a strong stench and black smoke in the air near Sunrise Boulevard…
Citrus Heights man arrested for DUI after crashing into gas station
Sentinel staff report– A 57-year-old Citrus Heights man was arrested Monday after reportedly crashing into a gas station in Petaluma, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
