Citrus Heights mini mart among businesses targeted by FBI raids
A local mini mart on San Juan Avenue was the scene of heavy police activity Tuesday morning, as multiple agencies assisted with a search of the building.
Suspect steals forklift, rips out bank ATM in Citrus Heights
In an unusual theft in Citrus Heights early Wednesday morning, police say a suspect ripped out a Chase Bank ATM on Sunrise Boulevard using a stolen forklift.
Citrus Heights residents share memories of life during East Area Rapist era
A newly released 226-page e-book compiled by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office includes numerous of stories Citrus Heights residents and others who share their memories of living through the years when the East Area Rapist was on…
Citrus Heights police add new ‘Escape the Vape’ truck to fleet
A new police vehicle with a graphic wrap designed for community outreach to reduce youth tobacco use will soon be seen at local schools — that is, whenever schools return to session amid COVID-19 closures.
Citrus Heights PD ramping up DUI patrols during holiday season
Sentinel staff report–Citrus Heights police on Friday began deploying additional officers on the streets to target drivers suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The operation is funded by federal grant money and will continue…
New increased speed limit signs installed in Citrus Heights
Speed limits at four locations in Citrus Heights officially increased by five miles per hour on Monday, along with a drop in the speed limit on one section of roadway.
Driver arrested after rollover collision on Sunrise Blvd
By Mike Hazlip—Citrus Heights police officers arrested a 22-year-old male for felony DUI at the scene of a rollover collision at Sunrise Boulevard and Larwin Drive Saturday night. Citrus Heights Police Lt. Michael Wells told The Sentinel officers…
Trio released after alleged attempted burglary in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an attempted residential break-in shortly after midnight on Thursday, detaining three individuals for questioning before releasing them.
Helicopters, police units aid in search for theft suspects in Citrus Heights
Heavy police activity involving three helicopters and numerous units from multiple agencies responded to a residential neighborhood in Citrus Heights Friday afternoon in search of multiple suspects who fled after stealing thousands of dollars worth of products from…
Body found hanging from tree at Citrus Heights park
Sentinel staff report–The Citrus Heights Police Department and the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office were dispatched Friday morning to Madera Park after a body was found hanging from a tree. Lt. Jason Baldwin told The Sentinel that a call…
Bail set at $7M for Citrus Heights man accused of child sex crimes
The Citrus Heights Police Department released photos of a local man and woman who were arrested last month on charges of lewd acts with children.
CHPD breaks up large car sideshow in Kohl’s parking lot
Reports on Saturday night of burnouts, gunshots and reckless driving involving several hundred cars at a sideshow in the Kohl’s parking lot prompted a response from the Citrus Heights Police Department and several other agencies.
