Citrus Heights police chief says ‘accountability’ is key to clean up city
By Mike Hazlip— In an Oct. 23 address to residents of Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 10, Police Chief Alex Turcotte said city staff is working with county authorities on ways to prosecute what he called nuisance offenders…
Hells Angels members arrested in shooting near Citrus Heights border
By Mike Hazlip— Authorities on Thursday announced the arrest of four men in connection with a July 8 shooting near Madison and San Juan avenues…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Oct. 20-25
Latest police logs include wildlife prompting a police call at Kingswood K-8 on Wednesday, a vehicle being reported stolen from the Montage Apartments, and a midnight traffic stop on Butternut Drive leading to an arrest for a prior…
Citrus Heights requests school district fund officers for San Juan, Mesa Verde
By Sara Beth Williams– Following a split vote on whether the city should use federal coronavirus relief funds to fund placement of officers in each high school, the Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously on Thursday…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Oct. 13-19
Sentinel staff report– Latest police logs include a 1 a.m. traffic stop on Antelope Road leading to an arrest for a prior warrant, a homeless camp reported near Pizza Hut, a pair of domestic violence arrests, and a…
Man faces 580 years in prison after investigation by CHPD, Sheriff’s Dept
By Mike Hazlip— An investigation that began when a babysitter overheard a child victim talking about sexual conduct in 2020 has led to the conviction of a 37-year-old man on multiple counts of sexual assault involving seven children…
Two juveniles arrested for battery, shoplifting, vandalism at Citrus Heights Target
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police said two juvenile boys were arrested after allegedly shoplifting from Target, firing a BB gun at a random vehicle, and then assaulting a man in the parking lot Sunday afternoon…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Oct. 6-12
Sentinel staff report– Latest police logs include a midnight vandalism arrest at a nail spa on Greenback Lane on Thursday, burglaries reported at CubeSmart storage and a Paradise Oaks group home on Olivine Avenue, a stolen vehicle report…
Ongoing trouble at several youth homes in Citrus Heights draw questions
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights youth organization is frequently listed in police call logs, with its group homes drawing questions and complaints from residents…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Sept. 29-Oct. 5
Sentinel staff report- Latest police logs include a pair of narcotics arrests stemming from early morning traffic stops on Thursday, indecent exposure reported near Sunrise/Greenback, and a homeless camp reported in the Stock Ranch Nature Preserve…
