The Santa Ana Police Department executed a massive multi-unit crackdown over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the largest illegal fireworks seizure in Orange County history. Operating under a…
A chaotic public safety crisis unfolded on the Balboa Peninsula over the Fourth of July weekend, culminating in 402 arrests after thousands of teenagers and young adults swarmed the Newport…
The annual, multi-day explosions echoing through Santa Ana streets are driven by a complex culture of community neighborhood revelry, competitive spectacle, and an appetite for risk that consistently overrides public…
A Buena Park man faces up to six years in state prison after being charged with involuntary manslaughter by the Orange County District Attorney's Office (OCDA) for a tragic incident…
A routine proactive enforcement operation by the Santa Ana Police Department Directed Patrol escalated into a major narcotics bust, removing hundreds of grams of illicit substances and illegal fireworks from…
The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) recently took 710 pounds of illegal fireworks off the streets and arrested two suspects following two distinct targeted operations. Led by the agency's Special…
A motor police officer stopped a driver going over 80mph in a 65mph zone on October 7, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. When the officer approached the vehicle…
The 4th of July celebrations may be over, but the seizures of illegal fireworks continue in Santa Ana. Yesterday, SAPD robbery detectives served a search warrant at a residence near…
Laguna Beach, CA – On Monday, July 7, 2025, at approximately 2:06 p.m., Laguna Beach Police and Fire personnel responded to a vegetation fire near Morningside Drive and Rancho Laguna…
The Westminster Police Department's Detective Bureau seized 300 pounds of illegal fireworks and a shotgun. Only "Safe and Sane" fireworks are permitted in the City of Westminster on the 4th…
SAPD Directed Enforcement officers recently confiscated approximately $3,000 worth of illegal fireworks. This is a reminder to the community: only Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed in the City of…
Police detectives are attempting to identify two suspects who fired illegal fireworks indiscriminately into a large crowd of people, according to the SAPD. On Wednesday, June 11, at approximately 10:30…
On Nov. 5, 2024, the voters approved Measure AA, allowing for the sale, possession, and use of "Safe and Sane" fireworks, in the City of Orange. Safe and Sane Fireworks…
Widespread use of fireworks related to New Year's Eve celebration coupled with calm weather conditions may worsen air quality in the greater Los Angeles County/Orange County areas. TheAir Quality Index(AQI)…
While it seemed that the SAPD was not doing much on the 4th of July, it turns out they were pretty busy. The SAPD has released a breakdown of their…