Gym theft suspect arrested weeks later in coastal Orange County
A swift arrest by the Huntington Beach Police Department serves as a stark reminder that time does not erase criminal liability in Surf City. The investigation began in late May…
Caffeine craving leads to grand theft arrests in Costa Mesa
Two suspects were arrested in Costa Mesa, California after attempting to walk out of a local retail store with two high-end coffee machines valued at $1,000 each, according to the…
Police raid residence in west O.C., arresting 7 and seizing illegal narcotics
A massive neighborhood drug operation was dismantled in Westminster, California, after police raided a home plagued by community complaints. The Westminster Police Department (WPD) served a search warrant at a…
Police seek information on suspect who was bothering children in coastal O.C.
On Tuesday, the Huntington Beach Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious subject driving around, bothering children. Since that time, police detectives have been actively investigating the case…
Shoplifter escalates theft to felony robbery with pepper spray at Santa Ana Hobby Lobby
A suspect entered Hobby Lobby at 1975 E. 17th Street, selected multiple jewelry items, and concealed them in her purse, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. When a store…
O.C. CEO arrested for allegedly sending equipment to help Iran’s military and nuclear programs
SANTA ANA, California – A dual U.S.-Iranian national and CEO of an Iran-based technology company was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint charging him with violating U.S. sanctions against Iran…
Flock LPR Cameras lead to stolen vehicle arrest in Orange
On May 27, police officers responded to a stolen vehicle alert generated by the Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) system, according to the Orange Police Department. The City of Orange…
Irvine road rage incident escalates to assault with a deadly weapon arrest
A recent traffic dispute in Irvine took a dangerous turn when a driver allegedly pointed a firearm at another motorist, leading to a swift arrest assisted by advanced law enforcement…
O.C. eco-finance co-founder gets 14 years for massive fraud
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man who co-founded and served as board member of the financial technology and sustainability services company formerly known as Aspiration Partners Inc., was sentenced today…
Joint multi-agency sweep cracks down on illegal e-motorcycle and e-bike activity in Costa Mesa
The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) Community Policing Unit and Traffic Safety Bureau recently spearheaded a multi-agency crackdown targeting the illegal use of electric motorcycles (e-motos), gas-powered mini bikes, and…
Coastal O.C. traffic stop leads to jail time due to use of a false I.D.
If you are riding around with someone making poor decisions, there is a decent chance your evening might not end the way you planned. Last night, police officers conducted a…
22-year-old arrested for double shooting in coastal Orange County
A late-night shooting in Huntington Beach left two men hospitalized and a local resident behind bars. Christian Irwin, 22, of Huntington Beach, was arrested by patrol officers early Monday morning…
Santa Ana criminal threats investigation leads to arrest and massive illicit weapons cache seizure
Alfredo Jasso (35) of Santa Ana has been arrested and booked at the Santa Ana Jail following a criminal threats investigation that uncovered an extensive stockpile of illegal firearms, tactical…
Unregistered electric motorcycle impounded in Tustin
A recent traffic stop in unincorporated Tustin serves as a stark reminder that electric motorcycles are not exempt from standard rules of the road. Deputies from the North Operations division…
Riverside County man arrested for breaking into cars at the Irvine Spectrum
Noah Adam Wise, 35, of Hemet, was arrested last week following a targeted traffic stop conducted by Irvine Spectrum security officers and local police after a string of vehicle burglaries,…