OCDA Spitzer refuses to let serious and violent criminals out of prison early
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer and 27other elected District Attorneys across California have been granted a Temporary Restraining Order preventing the California Department of Corrections…
The Costa Mesa police arrested a suspect in a fatal traffic collision involving a pedestrian
COSTA MESA, Calif. (Jan. 5, 2022) -- Yesterday night, Jan. 4, 2022, at 11:25 p.m., Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) officers were dispatched to the area of Victoria Street and…
Two teens in Orange busted for shooting paintballs at pedestrians from a car
Two 18-year-old males from Orange did not get their new year off to a good start. On January 1st around 1:00 p.m., their were a series of four drive-by assaults…
A man killed in Westminster this morning may have been a hit-and-run victim
The Westminster Police are not yet sure if a man who was struck and killed in front of his some at the 6500 block of Walt Street was the victim…
A vehicle stop in Westminster led to a big drug bust
Over the Christmas holiday, Westminster police officers conducted a car stop for CVC violations in the area of Westminster Blvd and Newland St. Officers searched the vehicle and located over…
The Westminster police are trying to I.D. a suspect who tried to steal a pickup
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 0433 hrs., the pictured suspect removed the door handle and cut off the anti-theft lock from a '95 Toyota pickup at 9011 McFadden Ave.,…
A Garden Grove man fatally shot his brother-in-law during a domestic abuse incident
A man intervened when his sister and brother-in-law were involved in what the Garden Grove police referred to as a physical dispute involving domestic abuse. The man, who the police…
Three suspects were arrested at the Outlets of Orange as they tried to steal thousands of dollars of clothing
The CHP arrested three retail thieves at The Outlets at Orange as they were trying to steal thousands of dollars of retail merchandise. Two of the thieves were spotted by…
The SAPD is looking for a suspect who tried to sexually assault a teenager
In August of 2019, wanted suspect Alejandro Mendoza approached a 15-year-old female and attempted to sexually assault her. When the victim attempted to leave, Mendoza grabbed her and forced her…
Court agrees with the OCDA that DUI defendants are not eligible for diversion
SANTA ANA, Calif. – In a published opinion issued Tuesday, the District Court of Appeal agreed with Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer that driving under the influence (DUI) defendants…
Learn how to help trauma victims in Orange County
Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County is looking for caring people who want to be part of a team of volunteers who provide emotional first aid and practical support to…
Investigations seeking person of interest in a 1980 O.C. cold case
SANTA ANA, Ca. (December 29, 2021): Investigators are looking to identify a person of interest in the 1980 homicide of 15-year-old Kerry Patterson. Kerry was last seen on June 26,…
The lawyer who has represented violent Mater Dei football players has been suspended by the State Bar
Remember that Mater Dei High School football player who was accused of a hazing incident that involved a violent beating of a teammate? It turns out the offending player's attorney…
Two men arrested for alleged armed robbery in Fountain Valley
Two men, Salagi Iakopo, 21, and Tehuiarii Matautia, 20, of Carson, were arrested by Fountain Valley police officers on suspicion of robbing a victim at gunpoint and stealing several high-end…