Costa Mesa man arrested for alledly fatally stabbing his partner
COSTA MESA, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2024) – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) yesterday arrested a man for a fatal stabbing of his partner in an apartment where they lived.…
An abandoned car burned up on the 405 Freeway this morning
If you noticed heavy traffic on the Northbound 405 Freeway this morning we now know what happened. Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue crews responded to a vehicle fire located on…
Over 1M people attended the 2024 OC Fair and ate over 6K lbs. of corn dog batter
COSTA MESA (Aug. 21, 2024) – The 2024 OC Fair is in the rearview mirror and Southern California is looking back on so many iconic summer memories. Fairgoers celebrated for…
The Costa Mesa Police arrested a man who was using stolen credit cards to buy expensive purses
Yesterday afternoon, South Coast Plaza Security notified the Costa Mesa Police Department's Plaza Detail officers that a group of subjects suspected of credit card fraud were attempting to purchase high-end…
Police seized meth and a ghost gun and arrested two suspects after a fight in Costa Mesa
Recently, weekend police officers responded to the 1800 block of Newport Boulevard regarding a call of a large group of individuals, one possibly with a handgun, fighting near a bar,…
The Costa Mesa Police arrested 19 suspects on drug charges after squatter complaints
Over recent months, there have been numerous complaints from residents regarding potential squatters and illegal narcotics activity at a property involving three units at the 100 block of Clearbrook Lane,…
A warrant was used to recover a stolen gun and arrest a Costa Mesa gang member
#image_title Earlier this month, the Costa Mesa Police Department's Gang Unit conducted an investigation leading to a judge issuing a search warrant for a residence in the 1800 block of…
Wallet and car theft suspects caught red-handed by the Costa Mesa Police
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, police officers responded to PCH and 12th St. for a grand theft auto investigation. The car owner accidentally left his key fob in the car,…
The Irvine Police arrested two armed felons arrested and seized their drugs
While patrolling the parking lot of a local storage facility, police officers checked on an occupied parked car, according to the Irvine Police Department. They contacted Adam Russell Baughman and…
The Costa Mesa Police Dept. is investigating a gang related shooting involving juveniles
The Costa Mesa Police Department is aware that the community on Nextdoor and on social media are discussing a shooting that occurred on Monday, July 22, at around 2:30pm at…
Costa Mesa Quinceañera murder suspect extradited from Mexico
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A wanted murder suspect has been extradited to the United States 18 years after he fled to Mexico following a deadly shooting at a Costa Mesa…
The Costa Mesa Fire Dept. lifted a suspect off a roof so the police could arrest him
Yesterday morning, Costa Mesa police officers attempted to contact a warrant suspect in the area of Placentia Avenue and 20th Street but the suspect fled from officers and climbed onto…
Thieves who stole Lululemon apparel and Versace sunglasses arrested in Costa Mesa
Last month, a theft occurred at a Sunglass Hut involving two suspects committing a grab-and-run style theft of Versace sunglasses, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. One suspect ran…
The OC Fair opens this month on July 19
COSTA MESA – It's summer and the annual OC Fair is returning on July 19 for its full 23-day run, bringing the fun through Aug. 18. The theme is "Always…
Armed Riverside suspects arrested after stealing a gold chain in Costa Mesa
Four days ago, police officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred. The victim reported that he was selling a gold chain on an online marketplace and met with…