ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
December 11, 2017
Case # 17CF2948
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Las Vegas man was convicted and sentenced to eight years in state prison today for trafficking and pimping a 16-year-old Utah girl in Costa Mesa.
Defendant: Brandon Antwan Hunter, 31, Las Vegas
Pleaded guilty today to the following felony counts: Continue reading
Israel Perez Rangel, 38, a Santa Ana man got caught begging for gas money for what turned out to be a stolen $265,000 Ferrari and he was finally arrested after a two-week joyride that trashed the stolen vehicle, according to the O.C. Register.
Rangel was being held in the Orange County jail on suspicion of vehicle theft and grand theft auto with prior convictions and vandalism causing damages of $10,000 or more. Continue reading
Brandon Antwan Hunter
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
November 28, 2017
Case # 17CF2948
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Las Vegas man and woman are scheduled to be arraigned today for trafficking and pimping a 16-year-old Utah girl in Costa Mesa.
Defendant: Brandon Antwan Hunter, 31, Las Vegas
Charged today with the following felony counts: Continue reading
Two suspects believed to have burglarized a Costa Mesa business early Sunday were caught after leading police on a brief pursuit, according to the O.C. Register.
The burglary happened at about 7:25 a.m. at the 1900 block of Harbor Boulevard , near the Triangle in Costa Mesa, and the two suspects were seen fleeing in a gold colored GMC with paper license plates, according to the Costa Mesa police department. Continue reading
Costa Mesa Police Department
Incident/DR#:17-15008
COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) arrested three people for unlawful possession of narcotics, weapons, and a stolen scooter, after receiving an anonymous narcotics tip.
Prior to Nov. 10, 2017, CMPD detectives received an anonymous tip about unlawful possession of narcotics. Continue reading
Juan Manuel Reyes, 36, who was accused of kidnapping an ex-girlfriend who gave birth to their son during her 11 days of alleged captivity, was convicted on Thursday of leading Costa Mesa police on a wild chase in which he rammed two patrol cars, triggering an officer-involved shooting, according to the O.C. Register.
Reyes was convicted of two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, both felonies, and one count each of felony evading and misdemeanor hit and run. Reyes is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 19. Continue reading
Renato Gonzalez, a 35-year old transient, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of attacking a Jack-in-the-Box customer, ransacking a 7-11 and then assaulting a police officer, according to the O.C. Register.
Gonzalez is now facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon, battery on a peace officer and violently resisting arrest, according to the Costa Mesa police. Continue reading
Costa Mesa Police Department
COSTA MESA, Calif. – As part of the Costa Mesa Police Department’s (CMPD) continued commitment to reducing injury and fatalities caused by impaired drivers, a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint will be conducted by CMPD’s Traffic Unit on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. within the city limits.
Halloween is a time for making memories, not causing nightmares. This Halloween, CMPD is reminding Halloween partiers that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. Stay safe and help keep others safe by refraining from impaired driving as DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze. In 2015, there were 55 people killed nationwide in drunk-driving-related crashes, and others were killed by drugged-impaired drivers. If your Halloween celebrating involves alcohol, marijuana or other drugs, it is imperative that you make a plan to get home without getting behind the wheel. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
Case # 16WF1947
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A felon from Fresno was sentenced to three years and eight months in state prison today for pimping a young woman and illegally possessing a loaded firearm.
Defendant: Adam Rocky Trinidad, 25, Fresno
Pleaded guilty on Aug. 10, 2017, to: Continue reading
Costa Mesa Police Department
Advisory: Notable arrest: Vehicle burglary
While the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) has not seen an uptick in vehicle burglaries, we would like to highlight this arrest as a reminder that “if you see something, say something.” CMPD would also like to thank the vigilant neighbor, who called us to report suspicious activity. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: Critical Missing Person Located
Teofilo Fuentes Gallegos, 80-years old, a critical missing person, has been located by the Costa Mesa Police Department. Gallegos was transported to Hoag Hospital as a precaution. His family has been notified. Continue reading
Costa Mesa Police Department
Advisory: Man who was out on bail arrested for possession of dangerous drugs for sale
Incident/DR#: 17-12257
COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) yesterday arrested Miller, who was out on bail, for felony possession of dangerous drugs with intent to sell.
At approximately 5:15 p.m., on Sept. 27, 2017, CMPD detectives served a search warrant at Miller’s home in the 400 block of Fair Drive. The search warrant is part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Miller was detained outside his home and was found to be in possession of approximately three grams of fentanyl-based heroin, commonly referred to as “China White,” and about $1,000 in cash. Continue reading
Costa Mesa Police Department
Advisory: Two men arrested for felony possession of approximately 4,000 Xanax pills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2017
Incident/DR#: 17-12960
COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) this morning arrested Gary Marianetti, 24, Huntington Beach, and Eric Ramirez, 20, Costa Mesa, for felony possession of about 4,000 Xanax pills.
At approximately 1:05 a.m., on Sept. 28, 2017, CMPD officers responded to the 1200 block of West Baker Street regarding a suspicious abandoned vehicle. Continue reading
Costa Mesa Police Department
Advisory: Costa Mesa Police Department to conduct a DUI checkpoint
COSTA MESA, Calif. – As part of the Costa Mesa Police Department’s (CMPD) continued commitment to reducing injury and fatalities caused by impaired drivers, a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint will be conducted by CMPD’s Traffic Unit on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, 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, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspensions and other expenses that can exceed $10,000. Continue reading
TONY RACKAUCKAS, District Attorney
Date: September 15, 2017
*Same sentence a defendant convicted of first degree murder receives
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for having sexual intercourse and committing lewd acts on his 4-year-old female relative.
Defendant: Ricardo Interiano-Rivas, 50, Costa Mesa
Found guilty by a jury on June 29, 2017, of the following felony counts: Continue reading