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…
7 arrested in massive north OC retail theft blitz by police and the L.A. Organized Retail Crime Association
The Brea Police Department recently joined forces with the Los Angeles Organized Retail Crime Association (LA ORCA) to execute a proactive, multi-agency "Blitz" operation targeting commercial shoplifting. This collaborative effort…
A motorcyclist died after rear-ending a vehicle in north Orange County
On March 24, 2026, at approximately 6:50 PM, police officers responded to the area of Imperial Highway and the 57 Freeway regarding a traffic collision involving a motorcycle, according to…
Credit card thief arrested after trying to buy gold bars in north O.C.
After noticing a suspicious charge for gold bars on their credit card, a victim realized that they had been a target of mail theft, according to the Brea Police Department.…
Brea man arrested for using a stolen EBT card at a Walmart in Irvine
Police officers found a vehicle parked at Walmart that was used in a previous shoplifting case in which over $900 in merchandise was stolen, according to the Irvine Police Department.…
Brea School Board Member and Santa Ana College professor arrested for sending inappropriate messages to a juvenile
Police Officers responded to a report of inappropriate s*xual messages being sent to a juvenile from a Brea Olinda Unified School District Board member, according to the Brea Police Department.…
Suspect arrested after double stabbing at north Orange County apartment complex
Today, at 1:48 a.m., police officers responded to an apartment complex in the area of 180 S. State College Blvd. regarding a double stabbing, according to the Brea Police Department.…
O.C. Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs to host a Strategy Summit on Oct. 1
Community leaders, legal advocates, and frontline practitioners will gather this Wednesday for the Orange County Immigration Summit: Turning the Page, hosted by the Orange County Office of Immigrant and Refugee…
A film crew with a prop gun caught the attention of police officers in north O.C.
Yesterday, at approximately 5:32 p.m. at the 400 Block of Hummingbird Drive, police officers responded to a call regarding several suspicious subjects, one seen with a firearm, according to the…
Taggers in north Orange County caught with the help of a police drone
Taggers in north Orange County have been put on notice that they will be caught - using the very latest in technology. The Brea Police Department recently used a drone…
North O.C. man arrested after stabbing himself during police standoff following family assault
Today at approximately 9:52 a.m. at the 400 block of Maravilla Lane, police officers responded to a call regarding a family disturbance, according to the Brea Police Department. Police officers…