
Sunrise MarketPlace sees continued drop in crime; credits new patrol
Sentinel staff report– Crime in the largest business district in Citrus Heights continues to drop, with the district’s new full-time officer credited with the results.

POLICE: At-risk missing Citrus Heights man found safely
The Citrus Heights Police Department said Wednesday that an at-risk missing 72-year-old resident has been located safely.

Man shot in head at Citrus Heights shopping center; suspect in custody
By Mike Hazlip— A Friday-night shooting at the Citrus Town Center on Greenback Lane left one man with a wound to his head and one suspect arrested

Suspect arrested in Valentine’s Day shooting at Citrus Heights apartment complex
Sentinel staff report– A 30-year-old man identified as the suspect in a Valentine’s Day shooting at the Montage Apartments in Citrus Heights was arrested last week in Stanislaus County.

Helicopter assists in stolen vehicle pursuit through Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Sounds of police sirens and a helicopter could be heard streaking through Citrus Heights Wednesday night, as a stolen vehicle sped through the city. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Sergeant Kionna Rowe told The Sentinel in a…

Metro Fire: Cause of Citrus Heights apartment fire ‘undetermined,’ but not suspicious
Sentinel staff report– The cause of an apartment fire in Citrus Heights that damaged four units and killed a dog on Thursday has been deemed “undetermined” by Metro Fire.

Dog dies, residents displaced after apartment fire in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A fire broke out at a large apartment complex on Greenback lane Thursday afternoon, displacing residents in four units.

Citrus Heights PD recommends drivers have “designated texter” to curb distracted driving
By Rylie Friesen- The Citrus Heights Police Department has joined a nationwide law enforcement effort to warn drivers against distracted driving from April 8-12, encouraging drivers to have a “designated texter.”

Citrus Heights police chief pulls prank on department for April Fools’ Day
Updated 8:46 a.m., April 3– Sentinel staff report– Police Department staff in Citrus Heights opened up an unexpected surprise Thursday involving a box of what appeared to be Krispy Kreme donuts left in the break room by Chief…

Citrus Heights parolee arrested on drug dealing charges
By Mike Hazlip— Authorities said a 36-year-old Citrus Heights man on parole was arrested Tuesday evening in Lincoln after allegedly being found in possession of drugs and drug sales equipment.