The SAPD arrested seven while targeting three smoke shops
The Santa Ana Police Department's Directed Enforcement Unit carried out a triple operation yesterday, targeting three smoke shops in the City. The results: 7 arrests for outstanding warrants, illegal nitrous…
Convicted felon busted with drugs and a firearm at a Buena Park Motel
On November 17, the Orange County Sheriff's Stanton Specialized Enforcement Team (SET) located a stolen vehicle occupied by two individuals and conducted surveillance as it entered the Colony Inn Motel…
Two North O.C. traffic stops led to arrests and seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash
What starts as a simple vehicle stop can lead to major discoveries—as seen in two recent incidents, according to the Orange County Sheriff Department's North Patrol. On October 24, at…
Parolee arrested again while tagging in coastal O.C.
Yesterday, while on proactive patrol, the Homeless Task Force spotted a man tagging under a railroad overpass, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Police officers quickly detained the man…
The Huntington Beach Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Nov. 20
The Huntington Beach Police Department will conduct a CDL/DUI checkpoint on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits. Checkpoint locations…
A man was arrested after leaving his guns, cash and drugs in a bag at an Irvine Olive Garden
On Tuesday, police officers were called to the Olive Garden on Alton Parkway to investigate a found bag, according to the Irvine Police Department. Inside the bag the officers found…
Orange County fentanyl-related deaths drop to a five-year low
(Santa Ana, CA) — A recently released report from the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner shows a decrease in fentanyl-related deaths, marking a five-year low in the county, according to the OC Health Care Agency.…
The SAPD arrested six suspects on drug and gambling charges after raiding a small business
The Santa Ana Police Department's Quality of Life Team, Directed Patrol, and Code Enforcement joined forces to take action after numerous community complaints of narcotics and illegal gambling activity. SAPD…
Santa Ana traffic stop leads to major drug bust and ghost gun seizure
Patrol officers stopped a vehicle for violations near Raitt St. and McFadden Ave. and detained the driver, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. During their investigation, the officers recovered…
The Costa Mesa Police made three DUI arrests at last night’s checkpoint
Last night, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Costa Mesa Police Department's DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on 17th Street west of Westminster Avenue, a total of 275 drivers were contacted.…
A parolee was arrested again after a police pursuit that began in Santa Ana and ended in south O.C.
At 4:24 a.m., an OC Sheriff helicopter pilot notified officers that a vehicle that had recently fled from the CHP and Santa Ana PD during a lengthy pursuit was entering…