Costa Mesa man arrested for stealing from his employer
On December 18, 2019, an employee of a local restaurant supply company, in the 18000 block of Pacific Ave, Fountain Valley, stole a commercial Wolf stove valued at $9300 from…
Woman arrested for armed grand theft robbery after stealing $2 million of jewelry at South Coast Plaza
COSTA MESA, Calif. – On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a female suspect entered a jewelry store located inside the South Coast Plaza shopping center at 3333…
Suspect shot in the face by Costa Mesa police on New Year’s Eve facing 12 felony charges
Santa Ana, Calif. – A 26-year-old man who survived being shot in the face by police after firing at an officer during an hours-long New Year’s Eve standoff was charged…
The Costa Mesa police arrested an armed suspect who shot at them
On December 31, 2019, at approximately 3:43 p.m., the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) received a call of a possible suicidal subject armed with a handgun in the area of…
Costa Mesa jewelry store owner found in Santa Ana after a robbery and kidnapping
COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) is investigating a jewelry store robbery and kidnapping of the storeowner, who was assaulted and left with serious injuries. On…
Two young people arrested after posting threatening online messages about a Costa Mesa school shooting
COSTA MESA, Calif. – On Dec. 2, 2019, at about 11:10 p.m., the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) was made aware of a social media post involving a possible threat…
Costa Mesa male nanny charged with molesting 17 young boys in his care
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man who served as a male nanny for families across Southern California was charged with additional felony child molestation charges today for victimizing 17 young…
Woman arrested for impersonating a cop in Costa Mesa
The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) is seeking to identify any potential victims of a woman arrested for impersonating a police officer. The arrestee's photo and vehicle are included. On…
L.A. “Knock-Knock Style” burglary crew arrested in Costa Mesa
On October 15, 2019, at approximately 12:30 PM, detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s (LASD), Major Crimes Bureau (MCB), Burglary-Robbery Task Force (BRTF), observed four suspects appear to…
An ex-worker and her friend wrecked the Maggiano’s in Costa Mesa
At approximately 1:30 p.m., today, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) officers responded to a restaurant, Maggiano's, at the 3300 block of Bristol Street in the South…
Meet Kobe Bryant at the free O.C. Children’s Book Festival in Costa Mesa this Sunday
NBA Legend, Academy Award Winner, and New York Times Bestseller Kobe Bryant will be appearing at the 16th annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival, set for this Sunday, October 6,…
The Costa Mesa Police are conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday night
COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) will be conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, from 8:00…
Costa Mesa “manny” now facing 25 child molestation felonies after more victims emerge
A man who served as a male nanny for families across Southern California was charged with additional felony child molestation charges today for victimizing 12 young boys under his care.…
Four suspects were arrested in Costa Mesa after a probation check
COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) collaborated with the Orange County Probation Department (OC Probation) on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, to conduct compliance checks on offenders…
A woman was arrested in Costa Mesa in a stolen pickup truck after a crash and a police pursuit
An unidentified woman who fled the scene of a crash in Tustin in a stolen vehicle led police on a pursuit through Costa Mesa on Thursday, Aug. 15, according to…