Stolen car suspect picks the wrong officer to race in Irvine
A 19-year-old Irvine man is facing felony criminal charges after Irvine police say he was found in possession of a stolen vehicle and unsuccessfully attempted to flee on foot from…
Mercedes driver flees Santa Ana crash scene, leaving damaged luxury SUV behind
The Santa Ana Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a Mercedes SUV involved in a traffic collision who allegedly fled on foot after…
Studies find that loud music can slow driver reaction times and increase speeding
For years, distracted driving campaigns have focused heavily on smartphones, texting and in-car technology. New research suggests drivers may also want to pay closer attention to something far more common:…
Deadly Irvine McLaren crash takes strange turn as wreckage reignites at tow yard
An already tragic Irvine traffic fatality has taken an unusual turn after the wreckage of a McLaren involved in a September crash that killed two people suddenly caught fire again…
Orange County auto theft suspect arrested after quick Flock Camera detection
A suspected vehicle thief is facing serious criminal consequences after Orange Police officers located and recovered a recently stolen vehicle within approximately 30 minutes of receiving the report. According to…
19-year-old allegedly fled at 100+ mph in rain before felony evading arrest by the Irvine Police
If you treat Irvine streets like a racetrack, don't be surprised when the finish line is the Orange County Jail. According to the Irvine Police Department, officers observed a BMW…
Three arrested after Fountain Valley catalytic converter theft; felony charges filed
Fountain Valley Police say officers responded to a catalytic converter theft in progress overnight and quickly stopped the suspect vehicle nearby. All three occupants were arrested and booked on grand…
Two trapped after pick-up truck slams into light pole in Orange; firefighters perform heavy rescue
A serious single‑vehicle collision late last night at Chapman Avenue and Manchester Avenue left two occupants trapped after their SUV struck a light pole with significant force. Orange City Fire…
The Anaheim Police will conduct a DUI Checkpoint this Friday night in West Anaheim
The Anaheim Police Department announced that a DUI checkpoint will be conducted in West Anaheim this Friday beginning at 6:00 p.m. The operation is part of the department’s ongoing effort…
Santa Ana Police release Ring Camera video of suspected impaired hit‑and‑run driver
The Santa Ana Police released new video today showing a hit‑and‑run driver slamming into a parked vehicle before speeding away. The footage, captured on a Ring camera, appears to show…
CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for tonight in west OC
The Garden Grove Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint this Friday, September 18, 2026, focusing on corridors with a long history of impaired‑driving crashes, unlicensed‑driver stops,…
Santa Ana Police offering free car seat safety checks on Sept. 22–23
During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Santa Ana Police Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by using the correct car seats, booster…
CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for this Friday night in north OC
The Placentia Police Department announced that officers will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, September 18, 2026, operating from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed…
Irvine McLaren crash: car influencer James Wehr and passenger Lexi Kramer identified in fatal high‑speed wreck
The Irvine Police Department has now confirmed the identities of both victims in the fiery McLaren crash that killed 27‑year‑old car influencer James Wehr and 22‑year‑old Florida model Alexis “Lexi”…
Jay Leno pushes classic‑car smog check reform past the finish line
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially signed Leno’s Law (SB 1392)—a landmark reform that reshapes how the state treats classic and collector vehicles. The signing took place inside Jay Leno’s…