Santa Ana Police arrest suspect for felony vandalism and reckless driving after viral stunts
A viral social media video has landed a local man behind bars after illegal World Cup celebrations devolved into costly criminal behavior. On June 25, 2026, the Santa Ana Police…
Vehicle drinking party results in DUI arrest in Irvine
A recent traffic enforcement stop by local police highlighted just how extreme impaired driving can get, serving as a stark warning as summer festivities and major sporting events ramp up…
Two arrested, one wanted as detectives disrupted organized O.C. retail crime group
The Fullerton Police Department's Property Crimes Unit recently broken up a major coordinated retail theft ring targeting local businesses. Detectives were assigned to a retail theft investigation involving multiple suspects…
Armed suspects arrested in Santa Ana narcotics bust
The Santa Ana Police Department has announced a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat local illicit drug sales and gang activity. Acting on intelligence regarding multi-substance narcotics distribution tied…
Burglary crime ring arrested after targeting Irvine residences
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested six suspects linked to a professional residential burglary crime ring operating throughout the region. Over the past year, this highly organized crew has…
The Santa Ana Police are conducting a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Friday night, June 26
The Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The enforcement…
Homicide investigators reopen 2024 west Orange County shooting case with new evidence
The Orange County Sheriff's Department has released new surveillance video and vehicle images in an active appeal to solve a fatal 2024 shooting. The December 2024 Stanton Shooting On Friday,…
Santa Ana Police hunt e-bike suspect following bold laundromat attempted robbery
The Santa Ana Police Department has launched an investigation and is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect involved in an attempted midday robbery. According to details shared…
Police warn about catalytic converter theft uptick in north Orange County
The Placentia Police Department has issued a critical crime alert following a recent spike in catalytic converter thefts across the community. Authorities report that thieves are specifically targeting high-value vehicles,…
Costa Mesa Police seize 710 pounds of illegal fireworks in major crackdown
The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) recently took 710 pounds of illegal fireworks off the streets and arrested two suspects following two distinct targeted operations. Led by the agency's Special…
The Orange Police crack down on illegal E-Motos at Grijalva Park
What started as a quick escape from an Orange Police Department Motor Officer at Grijalva Park ended as a textbook lesson in the rules of the road. The suspect, who…
Orange County names Chief Information Officer KC Roestenberg as Interim CEO
The Orange County Board of Supervisors has officially approved a contract appointing Chief Information Officer KC Roestenberg as the county's new Interim Chief Executive Officer. Following a vote during a…
Spontaneous combustion sparks 3-alarm commercial fire in Santa Ana
A massive 3-alarm structure fire tore through a single-story industrial building in Santa Ana last night, drawing a heavy emergency response to the 3200 block of W. MacArthur Boulevard. The…
Irvine Police drone tracks down shoplifting suspect hiding in pickup truck
A tech-driven arrest in Orange County has proven that trying to outrun modern law enforcement is nearly impossible. The Irvine Police Department arrested 26-year-old Guillermo Hazael Martinez Diaz after he…