Juvenile on illegal e‑moto arrested after felony evading in coastal OC
A new Seal Beach Police Department video shows what appears to be a juvenile fleeing from officers on an illegal e‑moto, followed by images of the rider being detained and…
The OCDA bought back hundreds of illegal e-motos at the Angel Stadium
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office held its latest E‑Bike and E‑Moto Buy Back event at Angel Stadium, continuing a countywide push to remove illegal electric motorcycles and dangerously modified…
Irvine Police arrest suspect, crime data shows growing bike theft problem
Last week, Irvine Police Department officers responded to the Woodbridge Community Association after a caller reported a bicycle theft in progress. As officers searched the area, one officer spotted a…
Three arrested after pocket‑bike melee on city streets in coastal OC
Huntington Beach Police say yesterday’s incident wasn’t “kids having fun”—it was a dangerous, fast‑moving pocket‑bike swarm that triggered multiple reckless‑riding calls across the city. According to HBPD, a large group…
72‑year‑old bicyclist killed in rear‑end collision on McFadden and Fairview in Santa Ana
A 72‑year‑old bicyclist was struck and killed on September 4, 2026, at McFadden Avenue and Fairview Street in Santa Ana, marking yet another deadly bicycle‑versus‑vehicle crash in a city experiencing…
Buena Park Police drone tracks e‑bike suspect
The Buena Park Police Department’s latest incident highlights two fast‑rising trends in Orange County public safety: dangerous e‑bike offenses and the rapid expansion of police drone programs. According to the…
46 citations issued in bicycle & pedestrian safety operation in south coastal OC
Dana Point Police Services recently carried out a targeted bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation, issuing 46 citations to bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. The violations ranged from bicyclists failing to…
Teen critically injured in e‑moto crash in west OC
A 14‑year‑old Fountain Valley boy was critically injured on August 27, 2026, after a collision involving an electric motorcycle and a turning vehicle, according to the Fountain Valley Police. The…
Four illegal motorbikes impounded after juveniles crash outside a coastal OC police station
Sometimes there’s a story within a story, and this incident in Seal Beach is exactly that. Police say a group of juveniles riding motorbikes—not e‑bikes—were weaving recklessly through traffic in…
Orange County DA launches first‑ever e‑bike and e‑moto buy back event amid surge in youth injuries
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is taking an unprecedented step to curb the fast‑rising number of e‑bike and e‑moto injuries among children and teens, announcing its first E‑Bike and…
Police detain juvenile after pursuing an evading illegal pocket bike in Costa Mesa
A juvenile rider tearing down Red Hill Avenue and Bristol Street at speeds pushing 40 mph recently learned a hard lesson about Southern California traffic safety. After attempting to evade…
Wanted felon caught with stolen e-bike with help from an Irvine police drone
A targeted patrol check Friday night by the Irvine Police Department culminated in the swift recovery of a high school student's stolen electric bicycle and the arrest of a wanted…
Police catch fraud suspects red-handed as they tried to steal e-bikes in coastal OC
A standard pickup order turned into a swift law enforcement sting operations after an observant Huntington Beach business collaborated with local police to stop a high-value theft. Over the weekend,…
Fatal vehicle v. e-bike crash in Santa Ana highlights rising Orange County injury trend
A devastating collision in Santa Ana has claimed the life of an e-bicyclist, putting a stark spotlight on the rapidly growing epidemic of electric bicycle accidents in Southern California. The…
Santa Ana Police drone Eagle-1 tracks down violent porch thief in minutes
A bold porch thief recently learned how technology is changing law enforcement capabilities. The Santa Ana Police Department utilized its aerial enforcement unit to capture a suspect who stole a…