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…
Orange County man sentenced to 9 years for shooting at police helicopter
A Laguna Niguel man will spend the next nine years in federal prison after opening fire on a law enforcement helicopter from his home. United States District Judge John W.…
High-tech police drone tracks down Kohl’s theft suspects in north Orange County
A routine shoplifting call escalated into a high-stakes backyard manhunt in Buena Park, showcasing the powerful role of advanced airborne technology in modern law enforcement, according to the Buena Park…
Mother arrested after baby rescued from locked car in coastal Orange County
Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) officers arrested a mother over the weekend after she left her baby inside a locked vehicle. Officers responded to an emergency report of a child…
Suspects arrested after tagging a public school in Costa Mesa
The Costa Mesa Police Department successfully apprehended multiple suspects caught spray-painting a school property, highlighting a continuous effort by local law enforcement to keep neighborhoods free of visual blight. Acting…
Bestselling authors Melissa de la Cruz and Marie Lu coming to a south O.C. public library on June 15
Get ready, book lovers! OC Public Libraries is thrilled to welcome Melissa de la Cruz, the powerhouse #1 New York Times, #1 Publishers Weekly, and #1 IndieBound bestselling author, for…
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Flea-borne Typhus on the rise in Santa Ana
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has issued a public warning regarding an increased risk of flea-borne typhus in the City of Santa Ana. This potentially fatal…
Central O.C. traffic stops leads to two arrests on burglary, fraud and drug charges
A swift investigation by the Garden Grove Police Department’s Detective Bureau has taken two suspected criminals off the streets and landed them in the Orange County Jail. The case began…
DUI Checkpoint set for June 13 in north Orange County
The La Habra Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on June 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city…
Suspects distract a man and steal $14K in cash from his car, in Irvine
Distraction theft schemes, commonly known as "bank jugging," are rapidly rising across California. Law enforcement agencies are issuing urgent warnings after a series of coordinated heists targeting unsuspecting bank customers.…
Santa Ana Police are trying to I.D. a man who may be hurting the turtles at Centennial Park
The Santa Ana Police Department has launched an active investigation into disturbing social media reports detailing a man allegedly catching and mutilating turtles at Centennial Park. On June 6, 2026,…