On 9/9/2025, at 7 p.m., police officers located a stolen vehicle near Homer St. and Edwards St., according to the Westminster Police Department. The police officers waited until the vehicle…
The Westminster Police Department has released a picture of a male suspect who allegedly engaged in a distraction theft where he stole a victim's debit card and then withdrew over…
A few days ago police officers located a stolen vehicle at Trask Avenue and Beach Boulevard, according to the Westminster Police Department. Upon trying to stop the vehicle a pursuit…
The City of Westminster is once again beset by thieving individuals. The Westminster Police Department posted pictures online of the two latest theft suspects they are trying to identify. Both…
A male subject has been involved in numerous theft related crimes throughout Westminster, according to the Westminster Police Department. The WPD posted pictures of the suspect on social media on…
According to a 2025 WalletHub survey, nearly three in four parents felt schools ask them to buy too much for the back-to-school season. To help Orange County’s low-income families with…
WESTMINSTER, Calif. – The City of Westminster has filed a civil lawsuit against a former police officer who was charged with 15 felonies for committing worker’s compensation insurance fraud. The…
On Wednesday, Special Investigation Unit Detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence located in the area of Beach and Roosevelt, according to the Westminster Police Department. During surveillance a…
The Westminster Police Department's Detective Bureau seized 300 pounds of illegal fireworks and a shotgun. Only "Safe and Sane" fireworks are permitted in the City of Westminster on the 4th…
On 6/27/2025, at 1124 p.m., police officers were patrolling in the area of Newland St. and Bolsa Ave. when they conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for Vehicle Code…
Early this morning (6/14/2025), at 2:30 a.m., police officers conducted a car stop at Beach Boulevard and Bolsa Ave, for Vehicle Code violations, according to the Westminster Police Department. During…
On 6/5/2025, at approximately 8 a.m., police dispatch received a call from a resident in the area of Gumwood Center who reported an unknown male was located upstairs in their…
Gang detectives were patrolling in the area of Westminster and Newland last Saturday night when they observed a known parolee and several documented gang members hanging out and drinking in…
Recently, there has been an uptick in thefts from target committed by several individuals, according to the Westminster Police Department. Bike with cart used by Westminster theft suspects The Westminster…
A former Westminster police officer has been charged with 15 felonies for stealing more than $600,000 in fraudulent workers’ compensation payments after she was caught dancing and drinking at the…