The SAPD rescued a dog that was abused and cited its owner
On November 13th, the SAPD received multiple reports about a social media post showing a disturbing animal abuse incident. The video shows a man restraining his dog by the snout…
Repeat O.C. DUI offender charged with murder in death of teen on way to class
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Bradley Gene Funk, a 59-year-old man with two prior driving under the influence convictions, has been charged with murder for hitting and killing a 13-year-old boy…
An Anaheim man was arrested after brutally carjacking a woman and crashing her car
Yesterday afternoon, a woman called 911 and reported someone was forcefully taking her car from her in a parking lot near Euclid St and Katella Ave., according to the Anaheim…
Two North O.C. traffic stops led to arrests and seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash
What starts as a simple vehicle stop can lead to major discoveries—as seen in two recent incidents, according to the Orange County Sheriff Department's North Patrol. On October 24, at…
The SAPD seeks public’s help to identify suspect in auto shop assault
Detectives are seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a recent assault, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). On September 22, 2025, at approximately 1:10…
Burglary crew that targeted Ulta Beauty stores arrested in Irvine
Last Friday, two shoplifting suspects stole from an Ulta store in a nearby city, according to the Irvine Police Department. A couple of hours later, the IPD's Real Time Crime…
Maserati driving fraudster who targeted college students arrested by the Irvine Police
Last week, police detectives arrested Mario Simonte, 34, of Montclair, in connection with a series of scams targeting college students across Southern California, according to the Irvine Police Department. Simonte…
Suspect who looks like a Backstreet Boy wanted for package theft in Irvine
A suspect followed an Amazon driver into a secured apartment mailroom on Spectrum and walked out with packages that weren’t his, according to the Irvine Police Department. View this post…
O.C. man who targeted small children convicted after being lured by a police officer
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Jason Valentine Esparza, a 60-year-old man accused of grooming women to babysit children as young as four years old and bring them to hotels so that he…
Parolee arrested again while tagging in coastal O.C.
Yesterday, while on proactive patrol, the Homeless Task Force spotted a man tagging under a railroad overpass, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Police officers quickly detained the man…
Medical emergency leads to a van crash at the Orange Plaza
On Wednesday, November 19, at approximately 9:22 p.m., police officers responded to a traffic collision into The Plaza, in downtown Orange, according to the Orange Police Department. Upon arrival, the…
A woman was fatally struck by a trash truck in Santa Ana this morning
There was apparently a fatal accident this morning involving a Republic Services trash truck that struck 69-year-old Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga of Santa Ana. The incident happened at Shelton and…
A 13-year-old boy was killed by a hit and run driver in coastal Orange County
This morning, Orange County Sheriff deputies responded to the area of Park Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive for a vehicle collision involving Luis Adrian, a 13-year-old boy who was…
Denny’s Anaheim celebrates grand reopening with special giveaways and one-day meal deals
Anaheim, CA – November 18, 2025 – Denny’s at 210 S. Euclid St., in Anaheim, is inviting the community to join in the celebration of its grand reopening. Guests are invited…