A drone helped the Irvine Police to catch a wanted criminal
Last Thursday, a license plate reader notified police officers that a wanted vehicle used in a robbery from Los Angeles County was driving through Irvine, according to the Irvine Police…
Irvine man among 11 arrested in OC narcotics and fraud sweep
The Irvine Police Department's Special Investigations Unit’s months-long investigation ended with the arrest of Rudy Raul Ortega, 36, of Irvine. Detectives linked Ortega and his associates to narcotics sales and…
Orange County United Way launches “UNITED4OC 2030”
Irvine, CA – Orange County United Way today announced “UNITED4OC 2030,” a bold, countywide five-year strategic plan which outlines a vision to cultivate a stronger workforce, healthier economy, and improved well-being…
An L.A. County man was arrested for using stolen credit cards at O.C.’s Fashion Island
On August 28, police officers investigated a vehicle burglary at Bommer Canyon, according to the Irvine Police Department. A suspect broke into a victim’s vehicle and took their credit cards…
Irvine Police seek suspect who spent $12K at an Apple store using a stolen credit card
Last week, a vehicle burglary occurred at Doheny State Beach, and credit cards were taken, according to the Irvine Police Department. Instead of using his Apple Pay, the suspect used…
The Irvine Police arrested a suspect in Santa Ana on burglary and narcotics charges
Last Tuesday, the Irvine Police Department's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) conducted surveillance on a suspect wanted for narcotics sales and burglary. The police officers located the suspect at a storage…
Two Santa Ana men were arrested while trying to burglarize a home in Irvine
Last Sunday, officers were called to a home on Sequoia Tree Lane, according to the Irvine Police Department. The homeowner checked his security cameras and saw a truck parked in…
Five Anaheim adults and juveniles arrested on burglary charges and open warrants
On August 15, police officers investigated a residential burglary on Farragut, according to the Irvine Police Department. Detectives with the IPD's Crime Impact Unit (CIU) and Criminal Investigation Division (CID)…
Santa Ana man and an accomplice arrested on theft and narcotic charges at the Irvine Spectrum
On Wednesday, a police officer at the Spectrum saw a suspicious vehicle parked near LuluLemon. He quickly determined the car had been associated with previous theft and narcotics incidents, according…
Colombian woman arrested for theft and using stolen credit cards at the Irvine Spectrum
Earlier this month, police officers investigated a wallet theft at the Woodbury Town Center, according to the Irvine Police Department. The stolen credit cards ended up being used at several…
L.A. County man arrested for stealing expensive golf clubs in Irvine
Last Friday, a man stole an armload of golf clubs from the PGA store valued at over $10,000, according to the Irvine Police Department. But this was not his first…
Serial package thief arrested in Irvine as she tried to steal toilet paper again
On Friday night, a suspect in an Irvine Police "Felony Friday" case decided to “shop” again at a Spectrum apartment package room. However, a resident who follows the IPD on…
The Irvine Police are trying to identify a serial package theft suspect
The Irvine Police Department needs your help identifying a woman who stole packages from a Spectrum apartment mail room on three occasions. The Irvine Police released several surveillance videos showing…
Prominent O.C. church staffer arrested by the Irvine police for repeated assaults on a minor
Irvine, Calif. (August 20, 2025) –The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested Michael Robert Maxwell, 42, of Irvine, for s*xually assaulting a minor. On August 15, 2025, IPD partnered with Child…
The Irvine Police are trying to identify a man who used counterfeit money at a Walmart
Earlier this month, a male suspect passed along $850 in counterfeit bills at Walmart and returned the items at another store to cash out and get his hands on real…