Citrus Heights police chief lists four priorities for 2022
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte outlined his top priorities for this year in a March 10 presentation to the City Council, with homelessness notably not appearing on the list.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: burning car, stolen vehicle, arrest
Latest local news briefs include the arrest of a Citrus Heights man leading to a connection with a pair of unsolved local crimes, a stolen Mercedes being located outside Stones Gambling Hall, and a Good Samaritan being credited…
Cleanup begins at homeless camp behind Citrus Heights condos
By Mike Hazlip— On Saturday, a collaborative effort between residents of a condominium association and Citrus Heights police led to an initial four-hour cleanup of a homeless camp on private property, located between the condos and Interstate 80.
Motorcyclist hospitalized after collision with vehicle in Citrus Heights
Mike Hazlip contributed to this report– Citrus Heights police shut down both directions of San Juan Avenue on Thursday night after a motorcycle and sedan collided near Advent Lutheran Church.
CHPD warns of drunk driving in advance of Super Bowl
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department in a news release Wednesday warned of the dangers of drunk driving and encouraged Super Bowl fans to plan ahead.
CHPD releases body camera footage from fatal officer-involved shooting
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department on Thursday released partial body camera video from the fatal January 13 officer-involved shooting near Carl’s Jr. on Antelope Road.
Fallen Elk Grove officer had first job at Citrus Heights PD
By Mike Hazlip– During a memorial service on Tuesday, a Citrus Heights police lieutenant recalled his friendship and experience working with Ty Lenehan, an Elk Grove police officer who was killed last month by a wrong way driver.
Video shows firefighters responding to condo blaze in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Metro Fire crews responded to a two-alarm garage fire at a condo on Slippery Creek Lane on Tuesday afternoon, which left one unit and several vehicles damaged.
Police find shell casing after large fight near San Juan High School
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are continuing to investigate after officers on Thursday afternoon responded to reports of a gunshot and a large fight involving more than 20 people across from San Juan High School.
Citrus Heights police respond to report of vehicles exchanging gunfire
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Saturday night responded to multiple incidents, including a report of two vehicles exchanging gunfire in the area of Canelo Hills Drive.
