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Police surround Citrus Heights home after shots fired; warrant sought
Reports of shots fired Wednesday night at a Citrus Heights residence led to a heavy police response and helicopter activity near Brooktree Park, police confirmed Thursday morning. Sgt. Jason Baldwin said police surrounded a home near the park…
Police: woman likely committed suicide in car outside Target store
Citrus Heights police said a missing 37-year-old woman was found dead in a car outside the Sunrise Boulevard Target store, Tuesday. On Wednesday, Officer Anthony Boehle confirmed police believe the woman’s death was a case of suicide. He…
Citrus Heights Relay for Life raises over $18k to fight cancer
Organizers said multiple teams and over two hundred people took part in the 13th annual Relay for Life fundraiser at San Juan High School on Saturday. The yearly effort seeks to raise funds for the American Cancer Society…
Police: DUI checkpoint planned this weekend in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police announced Thursday that a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint will be conducted by the department’s Traffic Unit at “an undisclosed location” in the city this weekend. In a news release issued by Sgt. Brian Fritsch,…
Police: rollover collision on Auburn Blvd still under investigation
Citrus Heights police said they are still investigating a collision involving two vehicles on Auburn Boulevard that resulted in one car rolling upside down during rush hour traffic Monday afternoon. The collision occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Feb.…
POLICE: Woman, 85, commits suicide in front of Citrus Heights Walgreens
Updated Feb. 9, 3:13 p.m.– Citrus Heights police said an 85-year-old woman committed suicide in front of a Walgreens store on Greenback Lane Monday afternoon, after officers found her with three “self-inflicted” gunshot wounds to her chest. Sgt.…
2015 stats show 19% drop in Citrus Heights DUI crashes, but fatalities rise
In statistics released last week, police said there was a significant drop in overall DUI-related collisions in Citrus Heights during 2015, although fatal collisions rose during the same period. According to Sgt. Jason Baldwin, 2015 saw a total…
Citrus Heights police announce DUI checkpoint this weekend
Police said a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint will be conducted by the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Traffic Unit at “an undisclosed location” in the city this weekend. In a news release issued by Sgt. Brian Fritsch on…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: DUI arrests, mayors, Kmart & crime (Jan. 16)
Several highlights from local news this week include a suspected DUI collision involving a light pole and an apartment, a closure announcement for the Auburn Boulevard Kmart store, recognition of former Mayor Sue Frost, and release of local…
Citrus Heights Police: crime reduced by 5% in 2015
Crime statistics released by the Citrus Heights Police Department this week show a five percent reduction in crime for Citrus Heights during 2015, compared to 2014 statistics. In an email statement Wednesday afternoon, Sgt. Jason Baldwin reported property…
