Fatal DUI crash leaves 83‑year‑old pedestrian dead in south OC
A fatal DUI collision in Lake Forest on Sept. 10 has renewed concerns about senior pedestrian safety in Orange County. Deputies responded around 8 p.m. to Portola Parkway and Market…
The Garden Grove Police will conduct a DUI and CDL Checkpoint tonight
The Garden Grove Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint this Friday, September 11, 2026, focusing on corridors with a long history of impaired‑driving crashes, unlicensed‑driver stops,…
Costa Mesa Police arrest driver for early‑morning DUI after report of drinking in vehicle
A Costa Mesa Police motor officer responding to a report of a man drinking in his vehicle ended up stopping a silver sedan and arresting the driver after he blew…
CHP Labor Day DUI crackdown will target drunk drivers in Orange County
The California Highway Patrol is activating its Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP) from 6:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, with a statewide focus on…
DUI Checkpoint nets one arrest, five license violations in north Orange County
A DUI checkpoint in La Habra on August 29, 2026, resulted in one DUI arrest and five citations for suspended or revoked driver’s licenses after officers screened 1,472 motorists along…
DUI Checkpoint set for Sep. 17 in coastal Orange County
The Huntington Beach Police Department has released a new public‑safety notice confirming a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location…
CDL & DUI Checkpoint set for tonight in coastal OC
The Seal Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on August 29, 2026, from 8 PM to 2 AM at an undisclosed location. These checkpoints are placed using…
Santa Ana Police launch Aug. 28 CDL & DUI Checkpoint amid rising OC DUI crashes
August 27, 2026 — The Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
North OC DUI Checkpoint targets high‑risk corridors after series of deadly crashes
The Buena Park Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, August 21 from 7 PM to 2 AM at an undisclosed location within city limits. These operations are…
Brea Police announce Aug. 21 DUI Checkpoint: What drivers need to know
The Brea Police Department has issued a public notice for an upcoming DUI checkpoint scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, from 8 PM to 2 AM at an undisclosed location…