Irvine Police launch #WantedWednesday hunt for luxury Ferrari thief
The Irvine Police Department has issued a public appeal for information to identify a suspect linked to the high-profile theft of a 2020 Ferrari Portofino. As part of their weekly…
The Santa Ana surveillance dragnet: how to maintain your privacy against Flock Cameras
Maintaining your privacy in Orange County requires understanding and actively navigating the rapidly growing network of Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs), particularly in central hubs like Santa Ana.…
DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint set for August 21 in north OC
The Fullerton Police Department will host a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on August 21st, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. In accordance with standard…
67 traffic citations issued in 10-hour operation in south OC
The Dana Point Police Services motor unit recently completed a targeted 10-hour traffic enforcement operation, issuing 67 citations to drivers violating traffic laws. The operation focused specifically on primary collision…
Suspect jailed after Santa Ana landscaping truck hit-and-run investigation
Rigoberto Martinez Villalpando, a 43-year-old resident of Moreno Valley, has been arrested following a weeks-long investigation into a severe hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian with major injuries in Santa…
Santa Ana Police identify Wanted Wednesday suspect linked to retail fraud and vehicle burglary
Santa Ana Police have confirmed the identity of the Wanted Wednesday suspect featured on August 12, 2026, after receiving multiple tips from the community. The man, described as a Hispanic…
Irvine Police arrest two men linked to Catalytic Converter theft spree
The Irvine Police have announced the arrest of two men linked to a series of catalytic converter thefts that occurred in May, when four vehicles were targeted and the suspects…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana
A tragic vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on the night of August 7, 2026, has claimed the life of a 38-year-old Santa Ana resident. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7:52 p.m. in…
Smash and grab thief steals $13K worth of Pokemon Go cards from a car in Irvine
A high-stakes smash-and-grab theft in Irvine, California, serves as a stark reminder that thieves will target anything they deem valuable. According to the Irvine Police Department, a collector recently attended…
Santa Ana takes aim at reckless driving: why speed cameras are a win for public safety
The Santa Ana City Council recently took a decisive, life-saving step by voting 4-2 to petition state leaders to include Santa Ana in California’s automated speed camera pilot program. Originally…
High-stakes rescue in Garden Grove highlights the perils of rollover accidents
A dramatic single-vehicle traffic collision requiring an emergency cut-and-rescue operation occurred yesterday afternoon at approximately 2:00 p.m. at the intersection of Euclid Street and Lampson Avenue in Garden Grove, according…
Orange Police announce north Orange DUI and CDL Checkpoint for tonight
The Orange Police Department announced it will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight, July 31, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.. While authorities have kept the exact…
What to know about the SAPD DUI and CDL Checkpoint set for this Friday night
The Santa Ana Police Department has officially announced a targeted driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026. Operational teams will secure an…
Early morning police pursuit of OC catalytic converter thieves ends in violent crash
Two suspects are in the Orange County Jail after leading law enforcement on a high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended in a violent crash at the 91 freeway and Brookhurst, according…
Irvine man facing felony charges after being arrested for spray‑painting 13 Teslas
Irvine police have arrested Max Sebastian Solomon, 25, after a string of vandalism incidents in which 13 Teslas were spray‑painted across multiple parking garages near Michelson Drive and Carlson Avenue.…