Ontario man arrested for DUI after crashing into a utility pole in Costa Mesa
A Costa Mesa intersection was left in darkness Friday night after an accused drunk driver crashed into a utility pole, knocking out power to the area and damaging critical traffic…
OC approves creek herbicide pause: Wagner and Foley clash over next steps
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a one-year pilot program to halt routine herbicide spraying in San Juan and Trabuco Creeks, sparking a fierce debate over policy ownership and…
Community tip leads to swift arrest of Lake Forest man in fatal Irvine hit-and-run
A tragic hit-and-run collision in Irvine has ended in an arrest thanks to a crucial tip from an alert community member, according to the Irvine Police Department. The Irvine Police…
Orange County deputies arrest fleeing crash driver on DUI and outstanding warrant charges
Orange County Sheriff’s Department North Patrol deputies recently arrested a suspected DUI driver after they fled the scene of a car crash and returned to find law enforcement waiting. The…
Orange County man arrested for murder after fatal courtyard vehicle strike
The Orange Police Department has arrested 28-year-old Abrahan Perez following a fatal intentional vehicle strike that left one man dead late Saturday evening. On June 13, 2026, at approximately 10:28…
O.C. deputies arrest juvenile with stolen handgun in Anaheim gang investigation
Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) North Operations deputies recently arrested a juvenile in an unincorporated area of Anaheim after a vandalism investigation uncovered a loaded, out-of-state stolen firearm and ammunition.…
International fugitive wanted for O.C. murder captured in Laos and returned to California for trial
An eight-year international manhunt has ended with the capture of a South Korean national accused of orchestrating a botched murder-for-hire plot and later executing a second man. Myung Jin Kim,…
The Santa Ana Police are conducting a CDL and DUI Checkpoint tonight
The Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint tonight, Friday, June 12, 2026. The operation will begin at 6:00 p.m. and…
The Santa Ana Police seek two more suspects in the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander
The Santa Ana Police Department is seeking the public's help to solve a tragic 2022 shooting that claimed the life of an innocent bystander, Maria Del Refugio Mora, 36-years-old. The…
Orange County executive arrested in stunning $100M bank fraud scheme
A Newport Beach business executive was arrested following a federal criminal complaint charging him with orchestrating a massive bank fraud scheme that defrauded a financial institution out of nearly $100…
Skateboard thief quickly arrested in coastal Orange County
A swift response by the Newport Beach Police Department put an end to an active property crime on the evening of June 8, 2026. Officers were alerted at 7:53 p.m.…
Santa Ana Police conduct citywide homeless sweep resulting in 74 arrests
The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD), through its Quality of Life Team (QOLT) and Directed Patrol units, conducted another major citywide enforcement and outreach operation on June 9, 2026. The…
Orange County mother charged with murdering her two-year-old son
Melissa Lynn Beisel, 41, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life after being charged with the murder of her two-year-old toddler, Aidan. The Orange County District Attorney's Office…