Orange County man sentenced to 9 years for shooting at police helicopter
A Laguna Niguel man will spend the next nine years in federal prison after opening fire on a law enforcement helicopter from his home. United States District Judge John W.…
High-tech police drone tracks down Kohl’s theft suspects in north Orange County
A routine shoplifting call escalated into a high-stakes backyard manhunt in Buena Park, showcasing the powerful role of advanced airborne technology in modern law enforcement, according to the Buena Park…
Mother arrested after baby rescued from locked car in coastal Orange County
Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) officers arrested a mother over the weekend after she left her baby inside a locked vehicle. Officers responded to an emergency report of a child…
Suspects arrested after tagging a public school in Costa Mesa
The Costa Mesa Police Department successfully apprehended multiple suspects caught spray-painting a school property, highlighting a continuous effort by local law enforcement to keep neighborhoods free of visual blight. Acting…
Central O.C. traffic stops leads to two arrests on burglary, fraud and drug charges
A swift investigation by the Garden Grove Police Department’s Detective Bureau has taken two suspected criminals off the streets and landed them in the Orange County Jail. The case began…
DUI Checkpoint set for June 13 in north Orange County
The La Habra Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on June 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city…
Suspects distract a man and steal $14K in cash from his car, in Irvine
Distraction theft schemes, commonly known as "bank jugging," are rapidly rising across California. Law enforcement agencies are issuing urgent warnings after a series of coordinated heists targeting unsuspecting bank customers.…
Santa Ana Police are trying to I.D. a man who may be hurting the turtles at Centennial Park
The Santa Ana Police Department has launched an active investigation into disturbing social media reports detailing a man allegedly catching and mutilating turtles at Centennial Park. On June 6, 2026,…
Woman who attacked a Chipotle employee arrested by the Santa Ana police
An 18-year-old Santa Ana resident, Samantha Dominoe Salomon, was arrested on Thursday, June 4, 2026, following a collaborative effort between local community members and correctional officers. The Santa Ana Police…
Police pursuit ends in deadly Park-and-Ride crash in north Orange County
A late-night police pursuit initiated by the Anaheim Police Department ended in a fatal solo-vehicle crash in a commuter parking lot in Fullerton early Friday morning, according to the Fullerton…
CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for June 19 in coastal Orange County
The Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) will conduct a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and DUI checkpoint on Friday, June 19, 2026. The operation runs from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.…
Major Orange County narcotics bust leads to an arrest and seizure of Fentanyl and cash
A lengthy narcotics investigation culminated yesterday in a multi-city raid by Directed Enforcement officers, removing a substantial quantity of dangerous drugs from local streets, according to the Santa Ana Police…
Thieves arrested in Irvine Spectrum keyless car theft ring
Two suspects are facing steep fines and multi-year prison sentences after using advanced signal-jamming technology to rob a vehicle and harvest credit cards at the Irvine Spectrum, according to the…
Irvine man arrested after bothering kids near coastal Orange County school
An Irvine resident faces serious legal trouble after community tips led to his arrest for allegedly driving around and harassing children near an Orange County elementary school, according to the…