By Sara Beth Williams– — Citrus Heights Police have issued nearly 50 illegal fireworks citations, the Chief of Police reported during an update presented to the Citrus Heights City Council.
Police Chief Alex Turcotte reported that 49 citations have been issued throughout the city since the Fourth of July, and that 350 individual illegal fireworks were observed during Independence Day celebrations. Citrus Heights Police Logs between July 3 and July 5 show almost 300 illegal fireworks calls, with the majority of calls occurring on July 4,
Each device discharged is considered a separate violation based on the recently updated illegal fireworks ordinances, which state that fines are issued per device…