Costa Mesa woman arrested for shoplifting at an Irvine Walmart
Earlier this month, police officers were patrolling the Walmart parking lot when loss prevention staff flagged them down to report a woman who had just left the store with unpaid…
The Irvine Police busted five kids on e-motorcycles and impounded the vehicles
On Saturday, five kids around 13 years old were riding illegal e-motorcycles near the Spectrum, according to the Irvine Police Department. Some were riding recklessly and performing dangerous stunts and…
DUI driver arrested after trying to switch seats following Irvine crash
Last Friday, police officers investigated a traffic collision at the intersection of Paseo Westpark and San Remo, according to the Irvine Police Department. Two individuals were transported to a local…
License plate reader helps nab two O.C. mail theft suspects in Irvine
Last Friday, police officers got an alert from a license plate reader that a mail theft suspect was driving around Jeffrey Road and Roosevelt, according to the Irvine Police Department.…
The Irvine Police are trying to identify two men who stole over $3K worth of baby formula
On August 27, police officers investigated a grand theft from the Spectrum Target, according to the Irvine Police Department. These two suspects took about $3,300 worth of baby formula without…
The Irvine Police are searching for a man who yelled derogatory comments at several women
Last Saturday, around 5:35 P.M., eight women were approached by a male on a bicycle at Mason Park, according to the Irvine Police Department. The subject yelled derogatory comments at…
A metals thief was arrested in Santa Ana by the Irvine Police
In May, a suspect swiped a water backflow valve and pipe on Research Drive, according to the Irvine Police Department. Across the country, thieves steal backflows because they are made…
A drone helped the Irvine Police to catch a wanted criminal
Last Thursday, a license plate reader notified police officers that a wanted vehicle used in a robbery from Los Angeles County was driving through Irvine, according to the Irvine Police…
Irvine man among 11 arrested in OC narcotics and fraud sweep
The Irvine Police Department's Special Investigations Unit’s months-long investigation ended with the arrest of Rudy Raul Ortega, 36, of Irvine. Detectives linked Ortega and his associates to narcotics sales and…
Orange County United Way launches “UNITED4OC 2030”
Irvine, CA – Orange County United Way today announced “UNITED4OC 2030,” a bold, countywide five-year strategic plan which outlines a vision to cultivate a stronger workforce, healthier economy, and improved well-being…
An L.A. County man was arrested for using stolen credit cards at O.C.’s Fashion Island
On August 28, police officers investigated a vehicle burglary at Bommer Canyon, according to the Irvine Police Department. A suspect broke into a victim’s vehicle and took their credit cards…
Irvine Police seek suspect who spent $12K at an Apple store using a stolen credit card
Last week, a vehicle burglary occurred at Doheny State Beach, and credit cards were taken, according to the Irvine Police Department. Instead of using his Apple Pay, the suspect used…
The Irvine Police arrested a suspect in Santa Ana on burglary and narcotics charges
Last Tuesday, the Irvine Police Department's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) conducted surveillance on a suspect wanted for narcotics sales and burglary. The police officers located the suspect at a storage…
Two Santa Ana men were arrested while trying to burglarize a home in Irvine
Last Sunday, officers were called to a home on Sequoia Tree Lane, according to the Irvine Police Department. The homeowner checked his security cameras and saw a truck parked in…
Five Anaheim adults and juveniles arrested on burglary charges and open warrants
On August 15, police officers investigated a residential burglary on Farragut, according to the Irvine Police Department. Detectives with the IPD's Crime Impact Unit (CIU) and Criminal Investigation Division (CID)…