
Citrus Heights woman convicted in federal drug conspiracy case
Sentinel staff report– The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday announced the sentencing of a 41-year-old Citrus Heights woman as part of a federal drug conspiracy case.

Report: Citrus Heights sees drop in property crime, rise in violent crime
By Mike Hazlip— In a report to the City Council earlier this month, Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte presented crime data showing a 5% increase in violent crime and a 10% drop in property crimes.

Police dog apprehends fleeing robbery suspect in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Sunday arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of robbery, following a foot chase involving a police K9 unit.

Report of armed man in Citrus Heights draws heavy police response, helicopter
Helicopter and siren activity could be heard Saturday night as Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an armed individual near Greenback Lane and Mariposa Avenue.

Fire guts mobile home in Citrus Heights; pets killed in blaze
Sentinel staff report– An early morning fire at a mobile home park in Citrus Heights on Friday killed several dogs and left the home a total loss, a fire official said.

Citrus Heights man sentenced to 20 years for hidden camera scheme
Sentinel staff report– Another man from Citrus Heights has been sentenced as part of a nationwide initiative to crack down on child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Citrus Heights police to conduct DUI checkpoint this weekend
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said it will deploy officers to the streets this weekend for a DUI and drivers license checkpoint operation, in an effort to reduce impaired driving through high-publicity enforcement.

Suspect in pair of Citrus Heights robberies nabbed in Roseville
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with two robberies in the city.

CHPD: Missing 23-year-old ‘at risk’ woman found safely
Updated 8:49 p.m., March 19– Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said in an update Friday evening that an at-risk 23-year-old woman who went missing Wednesday had been found “safe and sound.”

$1,000 reward offered for tips related to unsolved Citrus Heights homicide
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police are continuing their effort to solve a homicide case from September of last year, announcing this week that up to $1,000 is being offered as a cash reward for tips on the…