An O.C. Theo Lacy Facility inmate, charged with stalking, took his own life
ORANGE, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2025) – On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. The 60-year-old inmate, David N. Alcazar, was…
Man facing serious charges after a DUI hit-and-run crash with a toddler in his car
Mario Saul Osorio Jr., a 23-year-old man, is facing a slew of felony charges after a hit-and-run DUI crash with a toddler in his car, according to the Anaheim Police…
Two L.A. criminals arrested again while shoplifting at the Spectrum in Irvine
On Friday, Irvine Police Department officers deployed at the Spectrum patrolled Lululemon and recognized a man and woman who had previously shoplifted. Once the suspects saw the police officers, they…
Domestic violence suspect with felony warrants fatally shot by an O.C. deputy
Lake Forest, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2025): On Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, a deputy-involved shooting occurred in a commercial parking lot in Lake Forest, according to the O.C. Sheriff's Department. On…
GoFundMe page launched by family of teen tragically killed in Costa Mesa stabbing
The family of Allison Castillo, the 15-year-old that was recently fatally stabbed in Costa Mesa, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay for funeral and memorial services. Castillo was…
O.C. man pleads guilty to shooting at Sheriff’s helicopter after alcohol-fueled birthday party
SANTA ANA, California – A Laguna Niguel man pleaded guilty last Friday, August 8, 2025, to using a semi-automatic rifle to repeatedly shoot at an Orange County Sheriff’s Department helicopter last…
Armed juvenile taggers arrested by the SAPD
The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) continues to lead the charge in protecting the community through proactive enforcement and decisive action. During the week of August 2–8, 2025, officers successfully…
Family of man killed by a hit-and-run driver in Tustin launches a GoFundMe page
A man with a walker was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a street, late Saturday night, August 9, 2025, according to County News Services. The collision involving a…
The OCDA warns the public about the “dropped a $20 bill” scheme
Santa Ana - The Orange County District Attorney is warning the public about the "dropped a $20 bill scheme" which has cost victims an estimated $40,000 in California. This criminal…
Santa Ana woman gets 16 years to life for fatally stabbing her husband on his birthday
Michelle Gutierrez, a 36-year-old Santa Ana woman, is heading to state prison for the next 16 years to life after being sentenced on Friday, Aug. 8, for fatally stabbing her…
A man died after exiting a car and being struck by multiple vehicles on the 5 Freeway in Tustin
A man in his mid-20s died after he was fatally struck by multiple vehicles after he apparently exited a car on the 5 Freeway in Tustin, according to the CHP.…
Off-duty Orange County sheriff’s deputy fatally shoots roommate in Tustin
An off-duty Orange County sheriff's deputy fatally shot and killed their roomate, Brittany Shaw, a 35-year-old employee of the Orange County Health Care Agency. The incident happened at Axiom Apartments…
Costa Mesa police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing of teen girl
COSTA MESA, Calif. (August 10, 2025) -- The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) yesterday arrested a suspected gang member for the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old girl, who has since been…
The Irvine Police arrested two L.A. fraudsters for stealing wallets and using the credit cards
In June, a wallet was stolen from a parked car at the Shady Canyon trailhead, according to the Irvine Police Department. Soon after, the thief used the victim’s credit cards…