A metals thief was arrested in Santa Ana by the Irvine Police
In May, a suspect swiped a water backflow valve and pipe on Research Drive, according to the Irvine Police Department. Across the country, thieves steal backflows because they are made…
The City of Santa Ana will allow businesses to use A-Frame signs to boost their visibility
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to allow businesses to use A-frame signs for advertising in a move aimed at supporting…
The SAPD is looking for a couple that stole wires and pipes from a dentistry practice
Earlier this month, a pair of male and female suspects were caught on video vandalizing Smiles On Bristol Dentistry, located at 2502 S Bristol St., just south of Warner Ave.…
A former O.C. judge got 35 years to life in prison for fatally shooting his wife
SANTA ANA, Calif. – An Orange County Superior Court judge has been sentenced to 35 years to life for shooting his 65-year-old wife to death in their Anaheim Hills home…
L.A. County man convicted of kidnapping and assaulting a little girl in Santa Ana
A jury has convicted a 51-year-old man of kidnapping and s*xually assaulting a child more than a decade ago. On July 15, 2012, Francisco Javier Lopez, of Montebello, who was…
Two Anaheim murder suspects arrested in Texas
ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 17, 2025) – Anaheim Police Detectives have arrested two (2) people in Texas for their involvement in a homicide that occurred in Anaheim in June 2025. On…
The Santa Ana City Council votes to transform south Santa Ana with a massive new development
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, took an important first step in realizing the redevelopment of a 17.2-acre, underperforming commercial center near South…
Homeless Santa Ana commercial burglar arrested by the O.C. Sheriff
SAPD wanted theft suspect Jason Ray Sentz, age 43, was taken into custody this past weekend thanks to the O.C. Sheriff's Department. The SAPD appreciates their collaboration and continued partnership…
A man was fatally stabbed at an Anaheim Apartment complex
Someone fatally stabbed a man in his 50's at an Anaheim apartment complex on Monday, Sept. 15, according to the Anaheim Police Department. Police officers responded at 5:15 p.m. to…
Probationer and a passenger arrested on drug and weapon charges after a south O.C. traffic stop
This weekend, night shift O.C. Sheriff deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two individuals, according to Laguna Hills Police Services. A records check revealed the driver…
A probationer and a wanted criminal were arrested after an O.C. traffic stop
Early this morning, police officers conducted a traffic stop after observing multiple vehicle code violations, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. The driver was found to be on probation…
$5M reward offered for info leading to the arrest of Juan José Ponce Félix, a Mexican cartel boss
The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Juan José Ponce Félix, a leader in…
A drone helped the Irvine Police to catch a wanted criminal
Last Thursday, a license plate reader notified police officers that a wanted vehicle used in a robbery from Los Angeles County was driving through Irvine, according to the Irvine Police…
A suspect was shot by police in front of an elementary school in Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 15, 2025) – An officer-involved shooting occurred after police responded to a suspicious subject call for service. On September 15, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., an Anaheim…
Irvine man among 11 arrested in OC narcotics and fraud sweep
The Irvine Police Department's Special Investigations Unit’s months-long investigation ended with the arrest of Rudy Raul Ortega, 36, of Irvine. Detectives linked Ortega and his associates to narcotics sales and…