Pedestrian hit on Auburn Blvd; police seek witnesses
Updated Sept. 22, 12:34 p.m.– The Citrus Heights Police Department is seeking additional information from the public as officers investigate a Sunday-morning collision on Auburn Boulevard involving a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. The collision occurred just…
CHPD: missing ‘at-risk’ man found; social media credited
Citrus Heights police said they were able to safely locate an “at-risk” missing man Tuesday morning, crediting an “alert citizen,” social media and a news report for aiding in the success of the search. 57-year-old Carlos Arvizu reportedly…
Pedestrian fatality on Auburn Blvd marks 3rd killed this year
Updated Aug. 28, 8:21 a.m.– Citrus Heights police closed down Auburn Boulevard near the Roseville border for about six hours Friday morning in order to investigate a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in the roadway. Police said officers…
Citrus Heights police chief: body cameras ‘likely,’ but too early
Body-worn cameras on police officers could likely become a future reality in Citrus Heights, Police Chief Christopher Boyd told somewhat-wary city council members in a presentation last week that summarized pros and cons his department had identified in…
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision Sunday; PD closes lanes
Updated Aug. 17, 6:14 p.m.– Citrus Heights police closed down several lanes at a busy Sunrise Boulevard intersection Sunday morning after a 28-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street. Traffic…
Sat: Citrus Heights Police to host motorcycle competition, safety fair
A K-9 police dog demo and helicopter landing will be featured in this year’s Citrus Heights Traffic Safety Day and Police Motorcycle Competition at Sunrise Mall, as officers from across California and as far as Nevada descend on…
July 25: Citrus Heights Police to host motorcycle competition, safety fair
Police officers from across the western states plan to show off their motorcycle skills in the Sunrise Mall parking lot, as Citrus Heights Police host the 2015 Traffic Safety Day and Police Motorcycle Competition on July 25. The…
Citrus Heights police roll out new 2015 patrol SUVs
Citrus Heights police are rolling out a fleet of new 2015 patrol SUVs and will be auctioning off their 2006 patrol cars in favor of what officers say is a better-handling, faster, safer, and more “roomy” vehicle. Although…
Citrus Heights police: man fatally shot after firing at officers
Citrus Heights police said four officers responding to a domestic violence incident at a Greenback Lane apartment complex shot and killed a 35-year-old man Monday night, after the suspect allegedly fired at officers. Although “countless officers” responded to…
CHPD: 9 cited, 1 arrested at weekend DUI checkpoint
Citrus Heights police conducted a six-hour DUI checkpoint on San Juan Avenue Friday night, screening 689 vehicles and reporting nine citations, two vehicle impounds, and one arrest. Although eight sobriety tests were administered by officers with Citrus Heights…
