‘Odd behavior’ leads to stolen vehicle recovery in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The sounds of police sirens piercing through the night could be heard in various areas of Citrus Heights around 2:30 a.m. Friday, as multiple units conducted a high-risk traffic stop of a stolen vehicle.
How has crime fared in Citrus Heights during pandemic?
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence in a report to the City Council last week said the pandemic helped contribute to an overall 6% drop in major categories of crime during 2020 — bringing crime…
Citrus Heights saw 468% increase in catalytic converter thefts last year
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence said in a report Thursday that the city saw an overall 6% decline in major crime categories during 2020, although thefts of catalytic converters grew at an explosive rate.
Citrus Heights Police: DUI arrest made after collision, large power outage
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said a driver involved in a collision Wednesday that resulted in more than 16,000 residents losing power was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Police Lt. Michael Wells…
California’s infamous ‘I-5 Strangler’ had ties to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Former Citrus Heights resident Roger Reece Kibbe, known as the “I-5 Strangler,” was found dead in his cell two weeks ago, suffering the same fate as his victims: death by strangulation.
Citrus Heights building torched during fire training had disturbing past
By Mike Hazlip— An old building on Sylvan Road once at the center of controversy came down in flames as part of a training exercise Wednesday.
Firefighters respond to Citrus Heights police station after report of odor, haze
Sentinel staff report– In an unusual call on Saturday night, several fire trucks and a battalion chief showed up at the Citrus Heights police station on Fountain Square Drive to respond to a report of an odor and…
Four-vehicle collision shuts down Madison Avenue during rush hour
By Mike Hazlip— A collision involving four vehicles shut down a portion of Madison Avenue at Mariposa Avenue just after 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Citrus Heights traffic stop uncovers drugs, loaded gun, cash
By Mike Hazlip— Officers from the Citrus Heights Police Department stopped a vehicle for code violations Tuesday night and found narcotics, a loaded handgun, and cash in the vehicle.
Firefighters burn down old building on Sylvan Road as part of training operation
Sentinel staff report– A plume of black smoke could be seen in the skies over Citrus Heights on Wednesday morning as firefighters conducted a live fire training operation, which involved the torching of an old building on Sylvan…
