An inmate arrested by the SAPD on molestation charges died at a local hospital
On Monday, June 24, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 51-year-old inmate was booked into jail on February 1,…
Illegal fireworks seized by police in Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach
Recently, Huntington Beach Police Department undercover detectives successfully confiscated around $50,000 worth of illegal fireworks. They identified an individual selling these dangerous fireworks on social media. These are typically mortar-type…
Two DUI drivers were arrested in Fountain Valley and illegal fireworks were also seized
Following an officer initiated traffic stop, one driver was ultimately arrested for DUI, possession of narcotics for sales, possession and transportation of illegal fireworks and a probation hold, according to…
Fontana man arrested for burglary and drug possession in Irvine
Over the weekend, the Irvine Police Department's Investigations Bureau Detectives patrolled neighborhoods recently impacted by residential burglaries. In Turtle Rock, they encountered an individual matching the description of a suspect…
Santa Ana to delay water shutoffs until bills are 2 months overdue
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Due to the end of pandemic utility assistance programs, the City of Santa Ana is preparing to resume service discontinuations for water customers beginning July 4,…
U.S. Rep. Correa secures a $25M grant for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) and Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua announced $25 million in federal funding for the City of Santa Ana for the Santa Ana…
The O.C. Veterans Service Office awarded a $300K mental health services grant to help Veterans
SANTA ANA, Calif. (June 25, 2024) – Approved at today’s Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Orange County Veterans Service Office (VSO) has been awarded a two-year $300,000 Mental…
Nude man dies after being arrested in Anaheim
A man who displayed erratic behavior has died approximately 16 hours after being arrested, according to the Anaheim Police Department. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 2:12 p.m., Anaheim…
O.C. thieves are stealing tailgates from Toyota Tacomas
The Costa Mesa Police Department has seen an uptick in tailgates being stolen from Toyota Tacomas in the last several months. From April to May, 20 tailgates were reported stolen…
Two teens arrested for robbing victims in Anaheim while pretending to be ICE officers
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Anaheim Police Detectives arrested two men for a robbery series where they identified themselves as law enforcement officials. Additional victims may exist. On Thursday, June 20, 2024,…
California Standards Board adopts a new standard to protect workers from indoor heat
Sacramento—The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved on June 20 an indoor heat standard to protect indoor workers from heat illness. The new regulation will require indoor workplaces to be…
E-bike thief arrested after the victim helped O.C. Deputies to track him down
On Friday, Costa Mesa police officers located and aided in the arrest of a man who stole a $2,000 e-bike at the Orange County Fairgrounds. As soon as the theft…
An elderly Santa Ana man was arrested for killing his wife
June 24, 2024) - Santa Ana Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation resulting in the death of a 70-year-old woman. On Sundny, June 23, 2024, at approximately 11:53 p.m.,…
The brush fire at Talbert Park in Costa Mesa has been contained
COSTA MESA, Calif. (June 23, 2024) -- A message from the City of Costa Mesa about the Talbert Park brush fire: At 1:15pm today, June 23, 2024, Park Rangers noticed…