Citrus Heights woman, 22, arrested with over 100lbs of pot in speeding van
By Hazel Ford– A Citrus Heights woman and her companion were arrested by out-of-state authorities over the weekend after their minivan, later found to be containing over 100 pounds of marijuana, was allegedly pulled over for speeding at…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: masked men, burglary, Best Buy truck theft
Latest local police logs include a caller reporting masked men with machine guns in his house, burglaries at several businesses, a “Geek Squad” truck stolen outside Best Buy, and a homeless woman being arrested after spitting on someone…
Police ‘bait’ items have led to over 100 felony arrests in Citrus Heights this year
By Hazel Ford– Police have a message for would-be thieves in Citrus Heights: if you steal something, it just might be a ‘bait’ item and you’ll end up in jail. Thanks to the Citrus Heights Police Department’s “bait…
Citrus Heights police announce arrest of suspect in fatal Rite Aid robbery
Sentinel staff report– Police on Friday announced the arrest of a 21-year-old man who authorities believe knocked over an elderly woman while fleeing the scene of a robbery at a Citrus Heights Rite Aid last week. The woman,…
Elderly woman killed in Rite Aid robbery remembered as humble, loving
The family of an 87-year-old woman who died after being knocked over by a fleeing robbery suspect at a Citrus Heights Rite Aid sent a statement to media Sunday evening, remembering her as a loving, supportive wife, mother…
2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: stolen bike, reckless driving, shattered windows
Latest Citrus Heights police logs include the arrest of a homeless man in connection with a stolen bike posted on social media, reckless driving on Fair Oaks Boulevard, a woman throwing a brick through the window of a…
Elderly woman dies after being pushed by Citrus Heights Rite Aid robbers
Sentinel staff report– An 86-year-old woman who was knocked over by one of three fleeing robbery suspects at a Citrus Heights Rite Aid on Monday has died, police confirmed Saturday. All three suspects are still at large. Citrus…
Surveillance video shows elderly woman knocked over by fleeing suspect
Dramatic surveillance video released by Citrus Heights police on Thursday shows an 86-year-old woman being knocked flat on her back by one of three fleeing suspects who are accused of robbing a local Rite Aid pharmacy on Nov.…
$10,000 reward offered after Citrus Heights Rite Aid robbed; 3 suspects sought
Sentinel staff report– Police are seeking a trio of suspects who are sought in connection with a robbery of the Citrus Heights Rite Aid pharmacy on Auburn Boulevard Monday evening, releasing suspect photos and dramatic video showing an…
CHPD announces arrest of most-wanted suspect; bail set at over $500k
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police on Tuesday afternoon announced the arrest of a 43-year-old suspect who had been on the department’s most wanted list since August. In a statement issued around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said special…
