North OC illegal fireworks crackdown leads to arrests, seizure of Firearms and a suspected bomb
A large illegal fireworks gathering in north Buena Park ended with multiple arrests after officers reportedly discovered two loaded handguns, illegal fireworks, and a suspected explosive device during a traffic…
Three Santa Ana gang members arrested in fatal shooting of Anaheim man; murder weapon recovered
Santa Ana police have arrested two adults and a juvenile in connection with a fatal gang-related shooting that left an Anaheim resident dead on the city's west side, according to…
Expired registration stop in north OC leads to armed felon arrest
A routine registration enforcement stop in Placentia recently resulted in the arrest of a convicted felon after officers discovered a handgun during an inventory search conducted before the vehicle was…
Gang-related shooting leaves Anaheim man dead in Santa Ana; detectives seek witnesses
The Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Investigation remains active following the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old Anaheim resident on Santa Ana's west side. According to the Santa Ana Police Department,…
Santa Ana Police recover multiple guns, Methamphetamine in recent arrests
The Santa Ana Police Department announced a series of recent arrests involving firearms, narcotics, alleged drug sales, criminal threats, and impaired driving, resulting in the recovery of multiple guns and…
West OC traffic stop leads to arrest, loaded handgun seized
A routine traffic stop in Westminster led to the recovery of a loaded handgun and the arrest of a driver, according to the Westminster Police Department. Police released a photograph…
Buena Park Gun Buyback collects 239 firearms, including 23 assault weapons
A weekend gun buyback event led by Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee and the Buena Park Police Department resulted in the collection of 239 firearms, including 23 assault weapons, according…
Santa Ana Police arrest suspect after foot pursuit; gun found along escape path
Anthony Zavala, 36, of San Juan Capistrano, was arrested after Santa Ana Police say he fled from officers during a proactive enforcement stop near 2800 W. 5th Street. According to…
Three 18‑year‑olds detained at Irvine Spectrum after replica firearm scare
The Irvine Police detained three 18‑year‑olds at the Spectrum after an alert citizen reported seeing firearms inside their vehicle. Officers located the car within minutes, safely detained the occupants, and…
OC Supervisor hosts anonymous Gun Buyback today in north OC
Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee is urging residents to safely dispose of unwanted firearms at today's Anonymous Gun Buyback in Buena Park. Residents can get gift cards totalling from $100…
Santa Ana woman pleads guilty in deadly gang‑related drive‑by shooting that killed a mother of three
The killing of 36‑year‑old Maria Del Refugio Mora in a Santa Ana parking lot continues to shape the county’s gang‑crime conversation as new court filings clarify the roles of the…
Two alleged firearms sales suspects arrested by Anaheim gang detectives; drugs and ammo seized
Earlier this week, Anaheim Police Department Gang Detectives uncovered an active illegal firearms‑sales operation involving a documented gang member attempting to sell a handgun equipped with an extended magazine and…
Costa Mesa Police arrest ten after serving a narcotics warrant on Pomona Avenue
Early this morning, Costa Mesa Police Department detectives served a narcotics‑related search warrant at a residence in the 1700 block of Pomona Avenue. Inside the home, officers located multiple firearms…
Armed robbery suspects arrested in minutes after victims flag down the police in north OC
The Brea Police needed just four minutes to locate a suspect vehicle, detain four individuals, and recover a loaded handgun after armed‑robbery victims flagged down officers. While details remain limited,…