Irvine Police arrest Lululemon shoplifters from Long Beach via online resale tracking
The Irvine Police Department successfully dismantled an organized retail theft operation targeting high-end activewear, showing once again that bringing crime into Orange County is a fast track to jail. Following…
What to know about the SAPD DUI and CDL Checkpoint set for this Friday night
The Santa Ana Police Department has officially announced a targeted driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026. Operational teams will secure an…
Early morning police pursuit of OC catalytic converter thieves ends in violent crash
Two suspects are in the Orange County Jail after leading law enforcement on a high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended in a violent crash at the 91 freeway and Brookhurst, according…
Orange Police crisis negotiators save life in dramatic freeway overpass intervention
In a powerful demonstration of patience and specialized training, the Orange Police Department successfully resolved a critical mental health crisis on a local freeway overpass. Responding to reports of a…
North OC traffic stop leads to gang member arrests and meth recovery
Yesterday, Fullerton Police officers conducting a traffic stop near Euclid Street and Orangethorpe Avenue arrested two documented gang members after recovering ammunition and suspected methamphetamine. One suspect also had an…
Irvine man facing felony charges after being arrested for spray‑painting 13 Teslas
Irvine police have arrested Max Sebastian Solomon, 25, after a string of vandalism incidents in which 13 Teslas were spray‑painted across multiple parking garages near Michelson Drive and Carlson Avenue.…
Santa Ana Police search for missing autistic woman Maritza Ortega
Santa Ana police are urgently searching for 32-year-old Maritza Ortega, who went missing last night near Jackson Street and Hazard Avenue. Ortega is autistic, has the cognitive capacity of a…
OC felon arrested with meth, drug sales packaging and unregistered gun
Orange County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to Laguna Hills Police Services arrested a wanted felon over the weekend after a brief foot pursuit led to the recovery of suspected methamphetamine, numerous…
Multi‑agency police traffic crackdown nets 136 violations in Coastal OC
Last Saturday, the Laguna Beach Police Department led a coordinated multi‑agency traffic enforcement operation targeting speeding, loud/modified exhaust, and e‑bike/e‑motorcycle violations across coastal Orange County. The enforcement sweep mirrors a…
Santa Ana detectives search for bicycle‑riding suspect in hotel garage theft
Santa Ana Police are asking for the community’s assistance after a man was caught on surveillance video burglarizing a vehicle inside the Holiday Inn parking structure at 2726 S. Grand…
Detectives arrest suspect after multi‑drug seizure in west OC
Garden Grove Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) executed a search warrant yesterday at a residence in the city, uncovering a multi‑drug stash that included methamphetamine, Xanax, cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy,…
Garden Grove police officer charged with sex crimes against 16-year-old explorer
A former Garden Grove police officer is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly abusing his position of power to engage in an illegal sexual relationship with a 16-year-old female youth…
West OC traffic stop uncovers loaded gun, stolen police gear inside U-Haul van
Three individuals are in custody after a routine traffic stop by the Garden Grove Police Department uncovered a loaded firearm, stolen official law enforcement gear, and multiple felony warrants inside…
Irvine Police drone helps to catch a Tustin DUI suspect
A major public safety threat was neutralized in Irvine, California, when a proactive citizen report and high-tech aerial policing led to a seamless DUI arrest. Early in July 2026, an…
Mayor Valerie Amezcua will host a live police drone demo on August 1
The City of Santa Ana is taking a significant step forward in modern public safety technology by hosting a community transparency event focused on its latest law enforcement tools. Residents…