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  • 2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 30-Nov. 5

    2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 30-Nov. 5

    Sentinel Staff report–
    Latest police logs show an increase in violence and threats and fireworks calls, and a decrease in suspicious circumstances. Below are the latest police incident logs from Oct. 30-Nov.5.

    • Fireworks: 3 (up from 0)
    • Animal control: 10 (same as prior week)
    • 911 hangups: 15 (down from 27)
    • Code enforcement: 16 (down from 22)
    • Traffic accidents: 48 (up from 36)
    • Vehicle violations: 296 (up from 260)
    • Theft: 28 (down from 37)
    • Homeless-related: 10 (up from 7)
    • Vandalism: 2 (down from 3)
    • Violent/threats: 37 (up from 17)
    • Disturbance: 96 (up from 95)
    • Suspicious circumstances: 150 (down from 198)
    • All incidents: 1243 (up from 1195)

    Arrest logs are available here. Incident logs are accessible below.

    10-30-2025 Activity Log – 10-31-2025 Activity Log – 11-01-2025 Activity Log – 11-02-2025 Activity Log – 11-03-2025 Activity Log – 11-04-2025 Activity Log – 11-05-2025 Activity Log

    The Citrus Heights Police Department notes that its logs “are not intended as a full and complete list of all police activity,” with some information not displayed for legal reasons, such as arrests of minors. As such, police advise that summary totals based on public logs may differ from weekly incident and arrest totals posted by police on social media.

    The department notes on its website that: “All arrested suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Additionally, the original crimes, nature of offenses, and charges may be amended or dismissed as further information is made available.”

    Editor’s Note: police log summaries are published with assistance from AI, but edited by humans. Please contact us if you spot an error.

  • 2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 23-29

    2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 23-29

    Sentinel Staff report–
    Latest police logs show a drop in animal control calls, while showing a rise in theft. Below are the latest police incident logs from Oct. 23-29, 2025.

    • Fireworks: 0 (same as prior week)
    • Animal control: 10 (down from 12)
    • 911 hangups: 27 (up from 19)
    • Code enforcement: 22 (same as prior week)
    • Traffic accidents: 36 (down from 43)
    • Vehicle violations: 260 (down from 261)
    • Theft: 37 (up from 23)
    • Homeless-related: 7 (down from 8)
    • Vandalism: 3 (down from 8)
    • Violent/threats: 17 (down from 25)
    • Disturbance: 95 (up from 73)
    • Suspicious circumstances: 198 (up from 196)
    • All incidents: 1,195 (up from 1,152)

    Arrest logs are available here. Incident logs are accessible below.

    10-23-2025 Activity Log – 10-24-2025 Activity Log – 10-25-2025 Activity Log – 10-26-2025 Activity Log – 10-27-2025 Activity Log – 10-28-2025 Activity Log – 10-29-2025 Activity Log

    The Citrus Heights Police Department notes that its logs “are not intended as a full and complete list of all police activity,” with some information not displayed for legal reasons, such as arrests of minors. As such, police advise that summary totals based on public logs may differ from weekly incident and arrest totals posted by police on social media.

    The department notes on its website that: “All arrested suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Additionally, the original crimes, nature of offenses, and charges may be amended or dismissed as further information is made available.”

    Editor’s Note: police log summaries are published with assistance from AI, but edited by humans. Please contact us if you spot an error.

  • Police recover firearm, arrest one, at San Juan High School

    Police recover firearm, arrest one, at San Juan High School

    By Sara Beth Williams–
    One student was arrested Friday afternoon after police recovered a firearm from a vehicle on the San Juan High School campus, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.

    Lt. Wes Hernan said officers responded around 12:49 p.m. after multiple students were involved in an altercation on campus. Police and Safe Schools personnel arrived to investigate, and a staff member reported suspicions that a gun might be inside one of the students’ vehicles.

    Officers located the vehicle, found a firearm inside, and arrested the student. The student was transported to juvenile hall, Hernan said.

    According to police, there was no active threat to students, staff, or the community, and no lockdown or shelter-in-place was enacted during the incident. The San Juan Unified School District will handle disciplinary action for the student involved.

  • Citrus Heights Police arrest seven, seize firearms, drugs, in major narcotics operation

    By Sara Beth Williams–
    The Citrus Heights Police Department announced its participation in “Folsom Blues 3.0,” a large-scale, multi-jurisdiction undercover operation aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks responsible for distributing illicit narcotics.

    Throughout September, the department worked alongside multiple regional, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to carry out the operation, the department said in a media release. The department’s IMPACT Unit played a key role, arresting seven narcotics dealers, seizing five illegally possessed firearms, including an assault rifle, and recovering a substantial quantity of drugs and suspected cash proceeds from drug sales.

    “CHPD remains relentless in our mission to disrupt the sale of illegal drugs and protect the safety of our community members,” the department stated.

    According to law enforcement officials, the broader Folsom Blues 3.0 operation resulted in 146 arrests, the seizure of more than 90 firearms, hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs, and thousands of counterfeit fentanyl pills. Nearly $300,000 in suspected drug proceeds were recovered, along with explosive materials, 3D-printed firearms, and other dangerous weapons.

    The department credited the success of the operation to the collaborative efforts of participating agencies and reaffirmed its commitment to combating narcotics and violent crime. “Together with our regional partners, CHPD continues to fight back against the threat of narcotics and violent crime to keep Citrus Heights safe,” the release stated.

  • Man arrested after standoff in Citrus Heights

    Man arrested after standoff in Citrus Heights

    By Sara Beth Williams–
    A man was arrested after barricading himself inside his home in Citrus Heights Monday morning, authorities said.

    Heavy police presence could be seen at the 7300 block of Chivalry Way early Monday morning, as the Cirus Heights Police Department along with other assisting agencies attempted to make contact with a suspect.

    The heavy police response was prompted from an earlier call to service at the same location, and the suspect was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon, police said.

    At least one home nearby the residence was evacuated out of precaution, and other residences were asked to shelter in place.

    The suspect, identified as Tyler Piatte, 35, was taken into custody shortly after SWAT and negotiators arrived. Piatte was arrested on felony charges of domestic abuse and assault with a deadly weapon as well as misdemeanor charges of battery and false imprisonment, records show.

    Sacramento Main Jail records show Piatte is still in custody and is being held without bail.

  • Citrus Heights Police complete $300k communications center remodel

    Citrus Heights Police complete $300k communications center remodel

    By Sara Beth Williams–
    The Citrus Heights Police Department has completed a major Emergency Communications Center Remodel Project, finishing work ahead of schedule.

    The project, led by Molokai Electric, LLC, was first approved by the City Council on May 14. City staff have since confirmed that all items of work are complete and the facility has been field accepted.

    In June 2022, the City Council allocated $600,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to upgrade critical equipment and infrastructure in the Emergency Communications Center, which houses the city’s dispatch operations. The city collaborated with consultants to design construction plans, coordinate with utilities, and integrate specialty technology and furnishings.

    Work began on May 27, 2025, starting with demolition and followed by a series of upgrades including new flooring and interior painting, structural modifications to support new technology, electrical, communications, plumbing improvements, acoustic wall treatments, LED lighting conversions, and coordination with vendors for new furniture and fixtures.

    Construction was completed ahead of schedule in mid-July and allowed for installation of dispatch workstations and communications equipment.

    The project’s total construction cost came to $306,000 staying within the Council-approved budget of $309,000.00. The original contract amount was $284,000, with an additional $25,000 contingency for unforeseen changes.

  • 2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 16-22

    2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 16-22

    Sentinel Staff report–
    Latest police logs show a drop in code enforcement calls, while showing a rise in traffic accidents. Below are the latest police incident logs from Oct. 16-22, 2025.

    • Fireworks: 0 (down from 1)
    • Animal control: 11 (same as prior week)
    • 911 hangups: 19 (up from 18)
    • Code enforcement: 22 (down from 31)
    • Traffic accidents: 43 (up from 35)
    • Vehicle violations: 261 (down from 269)
    • Theft: 23 (up from 17)
    • Homeless-related: 8 (down from 11)
    • Vandalism: 8 (same as prior week)
    • Violent/threats: 25 (up from 22)
    • Disturbance: 73 (down from 86)
    • Suspicious circumstances: 196 (up from 142)
    • All incidents: 1,100 (down from 1,111)

    Arrest logs are available here. Incident logs are accessible below.

    10-16-2025 Activity Log | 10-17-2025 Activity Log | 10-18-2025 Activity Log | 10-19-2025 Activity Log | 10-20-2025 Activity Log | 10-21-2025 Activity Log | 10-22-2025 Activity Log

    The Citrus Heights Police Department notes that its logs “are not intended as a full and complete list of all police activity,” with some information not displayed for legal reasons, such as arrests of minors. As such, police advise that summary totals based on public logs may differ from weekly incident and arrest totals posted by police on social media.

    The department notes on its website that: “All arrested suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Additionally, the original crimes, nature of offenses, and charges may be amended or dismissed as further information is made available.”

    Editor’s Note: police log summaries are published with assistance from AI, but edited by humans. Please contact us if you spot an error.

  • Man arrested in Citrus Heights after four car collision, vehicle fire

    Man arrested in Citrus Heights after four car collision, vehicle fire

    By Sara Beth Williams–
    One driver was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence following a four-car collision, where one vehicle was in flames.

    Citrus Heights Police officers responded to reports of a collision on San Juan Avenue Monday morning involving four vehicles. Upon arrival, officers found one vehicle on fire, but no one was inside. Emergency personnel were able to extinguish the flames.

    No one was injured, and all occupants were able to exit the vehicles involved in the collision, authorities said. Two vehicles, including the one that was on fire, had to be towed from the scene. Citrus Heights Police Sgt. Ryan Smith said one driver was found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and was arrested at the scene.

    Partial road closures were in effect for over an hour as vehicles were removed from the scene, including northbound San Juan Avenue from Sperry Lane to Greenback Lane. The roadway was reopened shortly after 8 a.m.

    Details of what led to the collision were not immediately available.

  • Elderly man dies from major injury collision in Citrus Heights

    Elderly man dies from major injury collision in Citrus Heights

    By Sara Beth Williams–
    An elderly man died last week, five days after crashing into a tree, officials said. The man, 75, was not identified.

    The collision occurred on Oct. 6 on San Juan Avenue just after Stock Ranch Road and Greenback Lane, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.

    Authorities did not release the name of the man and did not know the cause of the collision.

    The tree struck in the collision was located on the sidewalk adjacent to the roadway. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused road closures for several hours and was considered a major injury collision.

    Related: Driver hospitalized with major injuries after colliding with tree in Citrus Heights

  • 2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 9-15

    2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 9-15

    8Sentinel Staff report–
    Latest police logs show a drop in code enforcement calls, while showing a rise in disturbances. Below are the latest police incident logs from Oct. 9-15, 2025.

    • Fireworks: 1 (same as prior week)
    • Animal control: 10 (up from 6)
    • 911 hangups: 18 (down from 27)
    • Code enforcement: 26 (down from 32)
    • Traffic accidents: 38 (down from 41)
    • Vehicle violations: 251 (down from 290)
    • Theft: 18 (down from 23)
    • Homeless-related: 10 (down from 14)
    • Vandalism: 9 (up from 4)
    • Violent/threats: 24 (down from 28)
    • Disturbance: 97 (up from 88)
    • Suspicious circumstances: 126 (down from 154)
    • All incidents: 1100 (down from 1188)

    Arrest logs are available here. Incident Logs are accessible below.

    10-09-2025 Activity Log 10-10-2025 Activity Log 10-11-2025 Activity Log 10-12-2025 Activity Log 10-13-2025 Activity Log 10-14-2025 Activity Log 10-15-2025 Activity Log

    The Citrus Heights Police Department notes that its logs “are not intended as a full and complete list of all police activity,” with some information not displayed for legal reasons, such as arrests of minors. As such, police advise that summary totals based on public logs may differ from weekly incident and arrest totals posted by police on social media.

    The department notes on its website that: “All arrested suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Additionally, the original crimes, nature of offenses, and charges may be amended or dismissed as further information is made available.”

    Editor’s Note: police log summaries are published with assistance from AI, but edited by humans. Please contact us if you spot an error.