Five armed north O.C. gangbangers arrested while loitering
Last night, Gang United detectives observed a group of five males loitering in a known gang area, according to the Fullerton Police Department. When the suspects noticed the Detectives, all…
O.C. family devastated after DUI driver kills father in motorcycle crash
On Tuesday, June 24, at approximately 8:22 p.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Trabuco Road and Via Victoria in Mission Viejo reference a traffic collision between a vehicle and…
Santa Ana Mayor and immigration attorney share crucial guidance amid ICE detentions
As federal immigration enforcement actions continue to raise concerns across Orange County, Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua is taking proactive steps to inform and protect local residents. In a recent…
Armed DUI suspect arrested in north O.C. after resident tip
Last night, while conducting a DUI checkpoint, police officers were flagged down by a concerned citizen reporting a physical altercation in a nearby parking lot — and that a male…
Amazon impersonators? Package thieves strike again in Irvine
In April, a man stole a package from 2801 Kelvin quicker than a “Buy Now” click on Amazon. He may have been delivering other packages to gain access to the…
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O.C. Voter Registrar sued by Feds for not turning over noncitizen voting records
A legal battle is unfolding in Orange County as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the Orange County Registrar of Voters, alleging noncompliance with federal…
The OC Sheriff is searching for a hit and run suspect who fatally struck a transient
On June 22 at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of Katella Avenue and Date Street in the city of Stanton reference a vehicle…
What to do if property is left behind after an ICE detention in O.C.
Santa Ana has a tight-knit and supportive community—especially when someone is going through a tough time. Recently, the SAPD addressed what to do when someone has been detained by ICE,…
SAPD officers seized about $3K worth of illegal fireworks
SAPD Directed Enforcement officers recently confiscated approximately $3,000 worth of illegal fireworks. This is a reminder to the community: only Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed in the City of…
Massive Santa Ana drug bust: 40,000 pills, ghost gun and body armor seized
Over the course of a year, the SAPD Narcotics Unit detectives investigated two subjects suspected of selling narcotics throughout various cities in Orange County. Detectives authored and executed a search…
Santa Ana candlelight vigil tonight for father of three U.S. Marines detained by ICE
Santa Ana, California – The Barranco Family and Orange County Rapid Response Network have come together to organize a candlelight vigil in honor of Narciso Barranco, who was violently arrested…
Guns and narcotics seized by deputies in two north O.C. traffic stops
On June 14, 2025, Orange County Sheriff North SET deputies conducted two traffic stops in unincorporated North Orange County. Their efforts led to the discovery of a sawed-off shotgun, six…
Traffic stop in North O.C. yields arrests, meth, fentanyl and guns
Yesterday afternoon, a proactive traffic stop by Fullerton Police officers led to the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of a significant amount of narcotics and illegal firearms. During…
The troubled SAUSD promoted a current employee to be their new Superintendent
SANTA ANA, CA - The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Lorraine M. Perez as the District’s next Superintendent. She will lead a district…