Wanted suspect armed with brass knuckles arrested by OC Sheriff Deputies
A proactive enforcement stop by the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) North Patrol Bureau on July 13, 2026, served as a stark reminder of California's strict stance on prohibited weapons.…
Police issue urgent Orange County beach theft reminder
The Laguna Beach Police issued an urgent beach theft warning on July 14 as sizzling summer temperatures drive thousands of residents and tourists straight to local Orange County shorelines. Crowded…
OC Sheriff traffic stop in unincorporated Anaheim leads to major gun and drug arrest
A proactive traffic stop by Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) North Patrol deputies in unincorporated Anaheim resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the removal of illegal weapons and…
Santa Ana man charged with killing his own mother outside Fullerton Police station
An Orange County man faces a maximum sentence of 50 years to life in state prison after being charged with the cold-blooded murder of his own mother. Emmanuel Wesley, a…
Santa Ana Police search for black Dodge Ram in Edinger Ave. hit-and-run
The Santa Ana Police Department is actively seeking public assistance to identify a driver and vehicle involved in a reckless hit-and-run collision. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 15, 2026,…
California DOJ clears Santa Ana officers in fatal 2024 shooting of Noe Rodriguez Martinez
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially concluded its independent investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting of 31-year-old Noe Rodriguez Martinez. The incident took place on December 1, 2024,…
Fake animal rescue founder charged with felony cruelty in Orange County
SANTA ANA – A 33-year-old woman claiming to run a charity animal rescue has been charged with felony animal cruelty after 14 dogs, many of them caged and covered in…
Anaheim Police DUI Checkpoint set for tonight
The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit has announced it will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint in West Anaheim beginning tonight at 6:00 p.m.. Funded by a grant from…
SAUSD & non-profit Share Ourselves partner to help Santa Ana Families
SANTA ANA, CA — Santa Ana families will soon have a new source of support: on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education approved a partnership with Share Ourselves, the Orange County…
Paroled burglar arrested again in coastal OC with help from a police drone
A tech-driven response by local law enforcement cut a commercial burglary short over the weekend, demonstrating the power of modern police technology. The Huntington Beach Police Department announced that officers…
Multi-city police pursuit ends in arrests and stolen fragrance recovery in south O.C.
A Sunday burglary quickly escalated into a high-speed pursuit, concluding with a dramatic median crash and four suspects in handcuffs. The incident began when dispatchers received a report of a…
OC students will connect with Blue Origin, Joby Aviation leaders at OC Pathways Student Leadership Summit
Nearly 200 high school students from across Orange County will gather on Thursday, July 30, at the Orange County Department of Education’s Conference Center in Costa Mesa for the OC Pathways Student…
Irvine Police arrest L.A. County suspect following multi-city pharmacy burglaries
Michael Antone Hobbs, a 32-year-old resident of Culver City, was arrested following a coordinated investigation into a string of highly targeted pharmacy burglaries across Southern California. The Irvine Police Department…
Fatal Irvine police shooting involving autistic man sparks mental health crisis concerns
A tragic encounter in Irvine, California, has renewed intense community discussions surrounding law enforcement's response to individuals experiencing psychological emergencies. On Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026, 20-year-old Daniel Alfons Meltvedt…
Feds convict two Orange County Mexican Mafia hitmen in 2017 murder case
A federal jury in Santa Ana, California, has convicted two Southern California street gang members for the 2017 murder of a Placentia man. The fatal shooting was ordered by incarcerated…