Buena Park Gun Buyback collects 239 firearms, including 23 assault weapons
A weekend gun buyback event led by Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee and the Buena Park Police Department resulted in the collection of 239 firearms, including 23 assault weapons, according…
Three suspects arrested in west OC storage unit burglary investigation
Three suspects were arrested after police officers responded to a reported burglary in progress at a local storage facility, according to a social media post released by the Fountain Valley…
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Our endorsement: Phil Bacerra for Ward 4 on the Santa Ana City Council
Your ballot has likely arrived at your home by now. If you live in Santa Ana's Ward 4 you have two choices for the Santa Ana City Council. The incumbent…
Alleged upskirt photographer wanted by Irvine Police as investigators search for victims
The Irvine Police Department is seeking to identify a person featured in a "Wanted Wednesday" social media post today. The suspect followed a female customer through a store and allegedly…
Santa Ana Police are trying to I.D. a woman who used an altered I.D. to pay for a bail bond
The Santa Ana Police Department has released a public bulletin seeking help identifying a suspect allegedly connected to the use of an altered California identification card. Santa Ana Police detectives…
Opinion: Calls to fire Santa Ana police officers before investigation is complete risk undermining public trust
A local activist organization, Orange County CSO (Community Service Organization Orange County), has announced a protest outside the Santa Ana Police Department and is demanding the immediate firing of officers…
Santa Ana man arrested at Mexican border on kidnapping and child sex crime charges dating back to 2019
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage family member and then evading authorities for nearly seven years is now back in Orange County custody after…
Newport Beach fraudster gets over 6 years in prison for fraud, tax evasion, and using LASD Deputies to torment His opponents
LOS ANGELES – A now-imprisoned fraudster was sentenced today to 78 months in federal prison for hiring several now-convicted off-duty former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies to violate…
Stranded motorist turns out to be wanted suspect carrying suspected meth, Irvine Police say
What began as a routine effort by officers from the Irvine Police Department to assist a motorist at a local intersection quickly turned into a significant arrest involving active felony…
Elderly pedestrian struck and killed near Main Street and Cubbon Street in Santa Ana
A 72-year-old Santa Ana resident was killed Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle near Main Street and Cubbon Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. Police reported…
Anaheim Woman, 75, charged with felony animal cruelty after fatally luring puppy under a van
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 75-year-old woman has been charged with felony animal cruelty after she was seen on video using dog food to lure her 9-week-old puppy under her…
Viral video of Santa Ana Police takedown prompts internal investigation
SANTA ANA, CA — A viral video showing multiple Santa Ana police officers forcing a man to the ground during an arrest near Jackson Street has ignited a heated debate…
Deputies arrest west OC suspect on methamphetamine sales and weapons charges
The Orange County Sheriff's Department reported that North Patrol deputies contacted an individual in Midway City on October 5 while investigating a county ordinance violation. During the contact, deputies allegedly…
Irvine realtor Wanying Zhang arrested in alleged Chinese spy operation targeting Taiwan President’s family
The FBI's arrest of Wanying “Heather” Zhang, a 34-year-old Irvine real estate agent, is the latest in a growing series of national security cases involving alleged Chinese government influence and…
Irvine Spectrum theft suspect arrested after nearly $5,000 in property stolen from unlocked vehicles
IRVINE, Calif. – Detectives with the Irvine Police Department have arrested a Long Beach man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 worth of tools and sporting equipment from unlocked vehicles parked…