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Costa Mesa man arrested for stealing from his employer

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Crime, Fountain Valley Leave a comment

On December 18, 2019, an employee of a local restaurant supply company, in the 18000 block of Pacific Ave, Fountain Valley, stole a commercial Wolf stove valued at $9300 from the business and sold it to a subject in Huntington Beach.

Fountain Valley PD Detectives investigated and contacted Guillermo Ramirez, a 28 year old resident of Costa Mesa, who admitted to the theft.

Detectives were able to recover the stove and return it to the restaurant supply company. During a search of Ramirez’s residence, additional stolen property was recovered. Ramirez was arrested for embezzlement and grand theft.

Woman arrested for armed grand theft robbery after stealing $2 million of jewelry at South Coast Plaza

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Crime Leave a comment

COSTA MESA, Calif. – On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a female suspect entered a jewelry store located inside the South Coast Plaza shopping center at 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa. She asked to look at and try on several pieces of high-end jewelry. After putting on the jewelry, the suspect asked if she could view the jewelry in the sunlight. She was informed the jewelry could not leave the store while she began walking toward the entrance, where she was stopped by the store security. The suspect then brandished a large knife and threatened the security officers. She fled the store and was followed to the parking lot, where store security was able to obtain the license plate of the vehicle as she drove away.

Based on the license plate information and witness identifications, the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) detectives identified the suspect as Karen Yvonne Floyd, 54, Newport Beach, and obtained a search warrant for Floyd’s residence.

On Jan. 13, 2020, detectives contacted Floyd in the lobby of her apartment building and placed her under arrest with no incident. Floyd was promptly booked and is still in custody, being held without bail. Detectives searched Floyd’s residence and recovered the stolen jewelry and the knife used in the robbery. The jewelry, valued at over 2 million dollars, was subsequently returned to the store.

Suspect shot in the face by Costa Mesa police on New Year’s Eve facing 12 felony charges

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Crime, OCDA 1 Comment

Santa Ana, Calif. – A 26-year-old man who survived being shot in the face by police after firing at an officer during an hours-long New Year’s Eve standoff was charged today with 12 felonies and one misdemeanor. Fernandez is also accused of holding one woman at gunpoint and shooting at another as she drove her car into her garage.

Steven Taylor Fernandez, 26, of San Diego, is facing a maximum sentence of 62 years to life plus 31 years and eight months if convicted on all charges.

Fernandez has been charged with one felony count of attempted murder of a peace officer, one felony count of attempted murder, five felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, one felony count of criminal threats, one felony count of vandalism, and one felony count of carrying a loaded firearm in public. He has also been charge with one felony count of discharging a firearm at an inhabited building, one felony count of grossly negligent discharge of a firearm, and one misdemeanor charge of brandishing a firearm capable of being concealed.

Fernandez has also been charged with five felony enhancements of personal use of a firearm during the commission of a serious felony, one felony enhancement of attempted premeditated murder, two felony enhancements of personally using a firearm, and two felony enhancements of discharge of a firearm.

Officers were notified of a man in distress who was in possession of a handgun near Orange Avenue and Palmer Street in the city of Costa Mesa around 3:43 p.m. on December 31, 2019.

The man, later identified as Fernandez, shot several times at police, who returned fire. Fernandez ran to a residential garage on the 200 block of Knox Place and opened fire on a resident. The resident was not hurt.

Fernandez barricaded himself in the garage and was subsequently shot by officers.

He was taken to Orange County Global Hospital where he remains in custody. Fernandez is scheduled to be arraigned on January 10, 2020 in Department C5 at the Central Justice Center.

Deputy District Attorney Laila Nikaien of Special Prosecutions is prosecuting this case.

The Costa Mesa police arrested an armed suspect who shot at them

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Crime, Gangs Leave a comment

On December 31, 2019, at approximately 3:43 p.m., the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) received a call of a possible suicidal subject armed with a handgun in the area of Orange Ave. and Palmer St.

An officer in the area observed Steven Fernandez, who matched the description of the subject in question. When Fernandez saw the officer, he began to flee on foot while firing several shots at the officer with a handgun. The officer returned fire and Fernandez continued to run and shot at the officer several more time. Neither Fernandez or the officer were hit during the exchange.

Fernandez fled to a garage in the 200 block of Knox Pl. where he shot at a resident. Fernandez was confined to the location by the perimeter established by responding officers.

CMPD SWAT responded and attempted to negotiate with Fernandez. As negotiators were occurring, Fernandez displayed a weapon which led to an officer involved shooting. Fernandez sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to OC Global hospital where he is expected to survive.

Two handguns were recovered from Fernandez. No community members or officers were injured during the incident. This is an ongoing investigation being handled by the CMPD and OC DA’s Office.

Costa Mesa jewelry store owner found in Santa Ana after a robbery and kidnapping

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Crime, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) is investigating a jewelry store robbery and kidnapping of the storeowner, who was assaulted and left with serious injuries.

On Dec. 4, 2019, at 10:13 p.m., CMPD received an audible alarm alert from a jewelry store located at the 1800 block of Newport Boulevard. Officers found the door to the location unlocked. A search of the business did not reveal any signs of a theft and the safe was secure. The business had closed at 6:00 p.m. and the owner could not be located. After speaking to the owner’s family, a missing person report was initiated.

In the early morning hours of Dec. 5, 2019, the storeowner was located in Santa Ana by the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). He was found with serious injuries and bound with duct tape. SAPD determined that the storeowner was the victim of a kidnapping and robbery that occurred in Costa Mesa, and they contacted CMPD to take over the investigation. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for the non-life threatening injuries he sustained.

At this time, no arrests have been made. This is an active investigation and no further details are being released at this time.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact:

Detective David Sevilla
714.754.5360
dsevilla@costamesaca.gov

and/or

Sergeant Scott Stafford
714.754.4933
sstafford@costamesaca.gov

Two young people arrested after posting threatening online messages about a Costa Mesa school shooting

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Crime, Education, Public Safety Leave a comment

COSTA MESA, Calif. – On Dec. 2, 2019, at about 11:10 p.m., the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) was made aware of a social media post involving a possible threat to a local school. As officers investigated the threat, they discovered a social media post of a subject holding what appeared to be a rifle with a caption of “Don’t go to school tomorrow.” There was a second post indicating there would be a “mass shooting” at Estancia High School on December 5. These posts were shared on many different social media sites.

This photo was posted on Instagram and was part of a social media post that led to a police investigation into a possible threat against Estancia High School in Costa Mesa

CMPD notified the Newport-Mesa Unified School District of the threat and worked with school personnel in an effort to identify any possible suspects. On the morning of Dec. 3, 2019, CMPD detectives identifed and arrested a 17-year-old female Estancia High School student responsible for one of the posts. The investigation revealed the original post was made by Lenny Vega and sent to others, including the juvenile suspect. Vega is not an Estancia High School student.

During the course of this investigation, two homes were searched and a BB gun air rifle was recovered, which was used in the post. At this time CMPD has determined there is no threat to the high school; however, a strong police presence will continue at the school throughout the week.

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CMPD received numerous calls from the public as the threat was viewed on social media. We would like to thank everyone that reported the threat and would like to remind the public, “If You See Something, Say Something.”

Incident/DR#: 19-017471
Arrestee: Lenny Vega, 18, Costa Mesa
Arrestee: Female juvenile, 17, Costa Mesa
Arrest Charges: PC 422, terrorist threats
Bail: $50,000

Costa Mesa male nanny charged with molesting 17 young boys in his care

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Cochino Alert, Costa Mesa, Crime 1 Comment

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man who served as a male nanny for families across Southern California was charged with additional felony child molestation charges today for victimizing 17 young boys under his care. The boys ranged in age from two to 12 years old.

Matthew Antonio Zakrzewski, 30, of Costa Mesa, was arrested on May 17, 2019 by Laguna Beach Police Department detectives at a local airport after deplaning an international flight. Zakrzewski was originally charged with three felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under the age of 14, and one felony count of oral copulation of a child under the age of 10. He was also charged with one felony count of possession of child pornography.

Zakrzewski pleaded not guilty to the original charges in May. He is currently being held at the Orange County Jail on $1.25 million bail.

Zakrzewski now faces a total of 33 felony counts, including 27 felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under the age of 14, one felony count of oral copulation of a child under the age of 10, and one felony count of possession of child pornography. He also faces one felony count of using a minor for sex acts, two felony counts of distributing pornography to a minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct, and one felony count of an attempted lewd or lascivious act with a minor under the age of 14.

Prosecutors allege the crimes were committed between January 1, 2014 and May 17, 2019. He faces 690 years to life plus eight years if convicted on all charges.

Investigators asked for the public‘s help in locating any other potential victims. As the investigation progressed, additional victims were identified through video evidence and tips from the public, resulting in additional charges being filed against Zakrzewski.

In early May 2019, a Laguna Beach couple had reported to Laguna Beach Police that their babysitter, Zakrzewski, had touched their eight-year-old son inappropriately and was concerned for the safety of their son and potentially other children.

The couple had hired Zakrzewski to care for their eight-year-old child through one of his several babysitting websites. The Laguna Beach Police Department’s Major Crimes & Intelligence Unit immediately opened an investigation, which led to the identification of a second seven-year-old victim in the City of Los Angeles, and ten more boys from across Southern California.

“These parents were led to believe that they could trust this man with the most precious thing in their entire world – their children,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “Instead, he preyed on these innocent boys and violated that trust in a vile and sadistic way.”

Anyone who has information related to this investigation or any other unreported incidents involving Zakrzewski is urged to call the Laguna Beach Investigations Division line at (949) 715-1300.

Senior Deputy District Attorney Heidi Garrel of the Sexual Assault Unit is prosecuting this case.

Woman arrested for impersonating a cop in Costa Mesa

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Crime, Huntington Beach 2 Comments

The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) is seeking to identify any potential victims of a woman arrested for impersonating a police officer. The arrestee’s photo and vehicle are included.

On the evening of Nov. 1, 2019, the CMPD Gang Unit conducted a traffic stop on a white, 4-door, 2016 Chevrolet Impala equipped with a law enforcement light bar, and California exempt license plates in the area of Harbor Boulevard and Merrimac Way in the City of Costa Mesa.

The sole occupant and driver, Michelle Brianna Hughes, 30, Huntington Beach, was wearing a tactical vest with a “POLICE” patch on the front of the vest. Hughes was also wearing a law enforcement duty belt which had handcuffs, a fake law enforcement badge, a Taser, and a loaded unregistered handgun with a high-capacity magazine on her belt.

Hughes identified herself to the arresting officers as a deputy for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Hughes is not a law enforcement officer and was in possession of other police uniforms from other law enforcement agencies as well as other government exempt license plates. She was arrested for carrying an unregistered loaded firearm, being in possession of a high capacity magazine, and impersonating a police officer. She then bailed out.

CMPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying victims who have possibly had contact with Hughes while falsely impersonating a police officer. Anyone with information pertaining to this suspect as it relates to impersonating a law enforcement officer, is asked to contact CMPD Detective J. Smith at jsmith@costamesaca.gov or 714-754-5097.

L.A. “Knock-Knock Style” burglary crew arrested in Costa Mesa

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Crime, Los Angeles County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

On October 15, 2019, at approximately 12:30 PM, detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s (LASD), Major Crimes Bureau (MCB), Burglary-Robbery Task Force (BRTF), observed four suspects appear to commit a residential burglary in the city of Costa Mesa. The detectives had been conducting a burglary investigation in the vicinity when they saw three suspects quickly run from the side-yard of a residence and enter an awaiting silver Mercedes Benz SUV that was idling nearby. The vehicle quickly drove away from the area.

Detectives confirmed a burglary had in fact occurred, with a rear window forced open and interior of the home ransacked.

As the vehicle and suspects began to leave the neighborhood, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Detectives coordinated with responding Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) patrol units who conducted a traffic stop of the silver SUV. All three suspects ( Izaiah Yeav and two juveniles) who exited the victim’s property, along with the driver ( Chanddries Srey), were detained by Sheriff’s Detectives and CMPD Officers without incident. Detectives recovered stolen jewelry, personal property, and burglary tools from within the vehicle.

Suspects/Subjects:

Chanddries Srey, Asian 20 years old (photo attached)
Izaiah Yeav, Asian 18 years old (photo attached)
Male Hispanic Juvenile 15 years old
Male Hispanic Juvenile 17 years old
Suspect Vehicle 2003 Silver Mercedes Benz SUV (photo below)

Suspect Srey (driver of silver Mercedes Benz SUV), of Long Beach, was booked on charges of Residential Burglary (459 PC), Receiving Stolen Property (496 PC), Conspiracy (182 PC) and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (272 PC).

Suspect Izaiah Yeau, of Long Beach, was booked on charges of Residential Burglary (459 PC).

The two male juveniles, from Long Beach, were detained for Residential Burglary charges. They were transported to a juvenile detention facility pending the outcome of the investigation.

The criminal case filing for this burglary is being handled by detectives from CMPD in collaboration with Sheriff’s Detectives. This crew is suspected in burglaries throughout Southern California. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Burglary-Robbery Task Force is working closely with the CMPD, and other Southern California police agencies in determining what recent residential burglaries may be associated with the criminal crew.

The investigation and arrest of this residential burglary crew is an example of the ongoing cooperation and collaboration between the Sheriff’s Department and local municipal police departments. These agencies are committed to impacting the Southern California wide residential burglary epidemic. The LASD Major Crimes BRTF works closely and consistently with most Southern California agencies in its mission to identify, investigate, and arrest organized burglary and robbery suspects.

The LASD MCB BRTF was formed over nine years ago to combat the ever increasing trend of organized crews who are committing daytime residential burglaries.Typically known as “Knock-Knock” burglars, these crews, often formed by gang members, utilize high-end luxury vehicles and rental cars to blend in to middle class and affluent neighborhoods where they break into homes and businesses, ransacking and stealing valuables such as cash, jewelry, and weapons.The MCB BRTF works closely in support of all LASD station’s detective bureaus, as well as other Southern California law enforcement agencies.Residents and business owners are reminded to secure their properties, be aware of suspicious and unusual persons or vehicles, and to alert their local law enforcement immediately if suspicious activity is observed.

An ex-worker and her friend wrecked the Maggiano’s in Costa Mesa

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Crime, Fullerton, Restaurants 1 Comment

At approximately 1:30 p.m., today, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) officers responded to a restaurant, Maggiano’s, at the 3300 block of Bristol Street in the South Coast Plaza area.

Preliminary reports were about a female suspect with a bat who had entered the restaurant and was disrupting the establishment. There were no injuries reported by restaurant patrons that were present.

The female suspect, later identified as former employee Passion Shenay Coleman, 27, Fullerton, was known to the restaurant staff.

It was reported that Coleman used a bat and vandalized a television, table settings, and plates causing thousands in damages.

Patrons of the restaurant had to leave and evening reservations were due to be cancelled.

A second female, later identified as Laglennda Damona Carr, 24, Fullerton, was there with Coleman and was reportedly yelling and being disruptive as well.

Once officers arrived at the scene, they located the suspects in a nearby parking lot attempting to drive away. Officers were able to pull them over and both Coleman and Carr were detained.

Carr was arrested at the scene and booked at CMPD Jail on assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, felony vandalism, burglary, and felony conspiracy to commit crimes. Her bail was set to $25,000 and she was later transported to OC Jail.

Coleman was found to have cuts to her hands and Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue was dispatched for medical aid. She was treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment of her wounds.

Once she was released from the hospital, Coleman was transported to CMPD Jail. She was booked for assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, felony vandalism, burglary, felony conspiracy to commit crimes, and a misdemeanor warrant for a suspended license. Her bail was set to $500,000.

Prior to this incident, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Coleman had shown up to the restaurant. It was reported that she had made criminal threats and had thrown a plate at a restaurant employee before fleeing the scene. The restaurant employee then contacted South Coast Plaza Detail Officers to report the incident. Once those officers responded, they searched for the suspect. She was not located at the time and officers subsequently took a report.

Meet Kobe Bryant at the free O.C. Children’s Book Festival in Costa Mesa this Sunday

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Costa Mesa, Dance, Entertainment, Family, Literature, Sports, Youth Activities Leave a comment

NBA Legend, Academy Award Winner, and New York Times Bestseller Kobe Bryant will be appearing at the 16th annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival, set for this Sunday, October 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Orange Coast College, located at 2701 Fairview Road, in Costa Mesa. Click here for maps and directions. The event and the parking is free!

This free event will be highlighting 90 published authors, 12 studio illustrators and 60 literacy loving exhibitors all coming to interact with Southern California families.

The Orange County Children’s Book Festival’s mission is to inspire children with the love of books and the joy and reading and this mission is accomplished with the help from all the Festival’s participants.

Bryant will be sharing his passion for books from the Main Entertainment Stage. Other celebrities include Little Women: LA Reality TV star Elena Gant and notable astrophysicist David A. Aguilar.

As with every year, the Festival features six stages with author and illustrator presentations and storytelling along with puppet show performances. The popular animal stage is being sponsored by the San Diego Zoo and will be showcasing animals from the Zoo and books written about some of their animals, too.

Throughout the day the S.T.E.A.M. Stage presentations will delight space and science lovers. Along with other notable presentations the S.T.E.A.M. Stage is fortunate to have David A. Aguilar the internationally recognized astronomer and author of non-fiction books designed for space learners of all ages. David is the former Director of Science Information at the Harvard- Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, MA. He left Harvard in 2015 to join NASA’s New Horizons Mission special media team on the historic Pluto Flyby Mission. Now David spends much of his time traveling as a Smithsonian Science Lecturer and Harvard World Tours Expert Study leader, and has crafted stellar astronomy experiences across the globe from Kazakhstan to Easter Island to Antarctica.

The Main Entertainment Stage features family friendly entertainment.
Festival favorites returning are Dot Comm Dancers – Orange County
School of the Arts, Danza Azteca Xochipilli – Segerstrom Center for the Arts Company Kids – Orange County Song & Dance Sparkelina – a Kinderwise Production. The All American Boys Chorus is a new performance this year singing beautiful show tunes and classic favorites.

The Orange Coast College planetarium and aquarium will be open to the
public and present young family shows at the Festival. Food vendors will be selling hot dogs, pizzas, Mexican Food, hamburgers, chicken fingers, shaved ice, and organic vegan food, too.

The Costa Mesa Police are conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday night

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Alcohol, Costa Mesa, Crime, Drugs Leave a comment

COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) will be conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. within the city limits.

DUI Checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

CMPD reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

In 2017, 1,120 people were killed in alcohol-involved crashes on California roads. Last year in Costa Mesa, there were 214 DUI collisions, which claimed four lives and resulted in 72 injuries.

CMPD offers these reminders to ensure you have a safe night of fun that does not involve a DUI:

Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab or public transportation – to get home.
If you see someone who is clearly impaired try and drive, take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home.
Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
If you are hosting a party, offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor those who are drinking and how they are getting home.

Getting home safely is cheap, but getting a DUI is not. Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be upwards of $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to CMPD by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Costa Mesa “manny” now facing 25 child molestation felonies after more victims emerge

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Cochino Alert, Costa Mesa, Crime, OCDA Leave a comment

A man who served as a male nanny for families across Southern California was charged with additional felony child molestation charges today for victimizing 12 young boys under his care. The boys ranged in age from four to ten years old.

Zakrzewski pleaded not guilty to the original charges in May. He is currently being held at the Orange County Jail on $1.25 million bail.

Zakrzewski now faces a total of 25 felony counts, including 19 felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under the age of 14, one felony count of oral copulation of a child under the age of 10, and one felony count of possession of child pornography. He also faces one felony count of using a minor for sex acts, two felony counts of distributing pornography to a minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct, and one felony count of an attempted lewd or lascivious act with a minor under the age of 14.

Prosecutors allege the crimes were committed between January 1, 2016 and May 17, 2019. He faces 490 years to life if convicted on all charges.

Zakrzewski pleaded not guilty to the additional charges filed against him today. He is scheduled to appear in court on November 8, 2019 at the Harbor Justice Center in Department H1.

Anyone who has information related to this investigation or any other unreported incidents involving Zakrzewski is urged to call the Laguna Beach Investigations Division line at (949) 715-1300.

Senior Deputy District Attorney Heidi Garrel of the Sexual Assault Unit is prosecuting this case.

Four suspects were arrested in Costa Mesa after a probation check

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Crime Leave a comment

COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) collaborated with the Orange County Probation Department (OC Probation) on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, to conduct compliance checks on offenders subject to Post-Release Community Supervision (PRCS), per the State Prison Realignment Assembly Bill 109.

These checks were designed to locate and audit the activity of local criminal offenders and gang members residing within the City of Costa Mesa, who are under the supervision of OC Probation.

Gang Investigators completed 16 location checks, and they contacted 30 individuals.

The compliance checks resulted in four offenders arrested, including:

Jordan Charlesworth, 28, Costa Mesa, for illegal possession of a stun gun and a probation violation;
Seth Rand, 33, Costa Mesa, for a PRCS related probation violation;
Pedro Chavarin, 20, Costa Mesa, for a felony bench warrant; and
Oscar Velasquez, 21, Costa Mesa, for a probation violation. All arrestees were booked at the CMPD Jail and later transported to the Orange County Jail in Santa Ana.

A woman was arrested in Costa Mesa in a stolen pickup truck after a crash and a police pursuit

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Accidents, Costa Mesa, Crime, Tustin Leave a comment

An unidentified woman who fled the scene of a crash in Tustin in a stolen vehicle led police on a pursuit through Costa Mesa on Thursday, Aug. 15, according to the O.C. Register.

Tustin police officers reported to the scene of a reported collision at about 5:30 p.m.. However the driver of a blue pickup truck involved in that crash took off before the police arrived.

The police later found out that the truck in question had been reported stolen. Fortunately they spotted it later that day in Tustin.

The suspect however did not pull over and instead led the police officers on a pursuit through Costa Mesa. The pursuit finally ended at about 6 p.m. in the area of Bristol Street and Anton Boulevard, according to the Tustin Police.

The suspect was identified to be a woman and was arrested on Thursday evening. The police did not release her identity to the media.

No injuries were reported in either the initial collision, or the eventual police pursuit.