A former O.C. judge got 35 years to life in prison for fatally shooting his wife
SANTA ANA, Calif. – An Orange County Superior Court judge has been sentenced to 35 years to life for shooting his 65-year-old wife to death in their Anaheim Hills home…
L.A. County man convicted of kidnapping and assaulting a little girl in Santa Ana
A jury has convicted a 51-year-old man of kidnapping and s*xually assaulting a child more than a decade ago. On July 15, 2012, Francisco Javier Lopez, of Montebello, who was…
Two Anaheim murder suspects arrested in Texas
ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 17, 2025) – Anaheim Police Detectives have arrested two (2) people in Texas for their involvement in a homicide that occurred in Anaheim in June 2025. On…
Homeless Santa Ana commercial burglar arrested by the O.C. Sheriff
SAPD wanted theft suspect Jason Ray Sentz, age 43, was taken into custody this past weekend thanks to the O.C. Sheriff's Department. The SAPD appreciates their collaboration and continued partnership…
A man was fatally stabbed at an Anaheim Apartment complex
Someone fatally stabbed a man in his 50's at an Anaheim apartment complex on Monday, Sept. 15, according to the Anaheim Police Department. Police officers responded at 5:15 p.m. to…
Probationer and a passenger arrested on drug and weapon charges after a south O.C. traffic stop
This weekend, night shift O.C. Sheriff deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two individuals, according to Laguna Hills Police Services. A records check revealed the driver…
A probationer and a wanted criminal were arrested after an O.C. traffic stop
Early this morning, police officers conducted a traffic stop after observing multiple vehicle code violations, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. The driver was found to be on probation…
$5M reward offered for info leading to the arrest of Juan José Ponce Félix, a Mexican cartel boss
The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Juan José Ponce Félix, a leader in…
A drone helped the Irvine Police to catch a wanted criminal
Last Thursday, a license plate reader notified police officers that a wanted vehicle used in a robbery from Los Angeles County was driving through Irvine, according to the Irvine Police…
A suspect was shot by police in front of an elementary school in Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 15, 2025) – An officer-involved shooting occurred after police responded to a suspicious subject call for service. On September 15, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., an Anaheim…
Irvine man among 11 arrested in OC narcotics and fraud sweep
The Irvine Police Department's Special Investigations Unit’s months-long investigation ended with the arrest of Rudy Raul Ortega, 36, of Irvine. Detectives linked Ortega and his associates to narcotics sales and…
Three men from L.A. County were arrested for an armed robbery in north O.C.
The Fullerton Police were able to track down a group of armed robbers from Los Angeles County after several months, arresting them on Sep. 10, 2025. On May 10, 2025,…
The SAPD arrested 75 in a citywide sweep of transients in Santa Ana
The SAPD's Quality of Life Team (QOLT), Directed Patrol, and patrol personnel conducted a sweep across key corridors in Santa Ana to improve public safety and connect individuals with services.…
O.C. bogus wealth guru charged with $62.5M fraud scheme
SANTA ANA, California – An Orange County man who was the founder and CEO of a private equity fund has been charged with defrauding hundreds of investors out of approximately $62.5…
A vehicle theft suspect was arrested after a traffic stop in Westminster
On 9/9/2025, at 7 p.m., police officers located a stolen vehicle near Homer St. and Edwards St., according to the Westminster Police Department. The police officers waited until the vehicle…