DUI Checkpoint set for Friday night in coastal OC
The Laguna Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location. These checkpoints are placed in…
Tustin officers kill armed suspect, find deceased woman
Tustin Police are investigating a deadly domestic‑violence incident that escalated into an officer‑involved shooting Monday afternoon at the Briarwood Apartments on Walnut Avenue. Officers responded at 2:32 p.m. to what…
Deputies arrested three and seized 3D‑printed guns and narcotics during north OC probation check
North Patrol deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department uncovered a mix of firearms, 3D‑printed handgun components, ammunition, suspected methamphetamine, and suspected fentanyl during a proactive probation check on August…
Four illegal motorbikes impounded after juveniles crash outside a coastal OC police station
Sometimes there’s a story within a story, and this incident in Seal Beach is exactly that. Police say a group of juveniles riding motorbikes—not e‑bikes—were weaving recklessly through traffic in…
DUI driver arrested after sideswiping three cars, including a police car, in Costa Mesa
A Costa Mesa driver is facing a long list of legal, financial, and insurance consequences after being arrested for DUI on Newport Boulevard. According to the Costa Mesa Police, the…
Man arrested again after suspicious contact with juvenile in north OC
On August 18, 2026, Fullerton Police arrested 28‑year‑old Salim Tarrab after a 17‑year‑old student reported a disturbing interaction on the 1800 block of Benchley Street. According to investigators, Tarrab allegedly…
Irvine Police arrest woman with 10 pounds of stolen copper wire
Proactive policing paid off again in Irvine after officers contacted a woman acting suspiciously on Technology Drive late Tuesday night, according to the Irvine Police Department. The woman, who had…
Machete‑wielding theft suspect arrested after SAPD drone tracks him to residence
Earlier this week, Santa Ana police arrested a man who used a machete to steal alcohol from the Stater Bros on the northside of Ward 4. After threatening store employees,…
Orange Police find hidden gun during traffic stop; convicted felon arrested
A routine traffic enforcement stop in Orange turned into a felony arrest after a motor officer discovered a concealed firearm hidden inside the vehicle’s dashboard, according to the Orange Police…
Orange County financier arrested in nearly $100 Million bank fraud scheme
An Orange County man is facing federal bank fraud charges after investigators say he orchestrated one of the largest individual financial frauds recently seen in Southern California. Mahender Makhijani, 44,…
Irvine Police arrest Anaheim woman after Lululemon and Sephora theft spree at Spectrum
Irvine police say a shoplifting suspect’s Tuesday night crime spree at the Irvine Spectrum ended with a swift arrest — and now she faces a stack of criminal charges, steep…
Santa Ana Police urge safe driving as end‑of‑summer DUI enforcement ramps up
The Santa Ana Police Department has issued a seasonal safety message reminding drivers that “Safe Drives Save Lives” as the city enters its late‑summer and Labor Day enforcement period. The…
Orange County DA launches first‑ever e‑bike and e‑moto buy back event amid surge in youth injuries
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is taking an unprecedented step to curb the fast‑rising number of e‑bike and e‑moto injuries among children and teens, announcing its first E‑Bike and…