Porch pirates busted by the Irvine Police
Porch pirates thought they were making an express getaway… but they forgot that the Irvine Police Department's Prime Team has eyes in the sky, noses on the ground, and technology…
Armed juvenile arrested after stealing a laptop from a seller in Irvine
An OfferUp sale of an Apple laptop turned into an armed robbery on Saturday night, according to the Irvine Police Department. The suspects underestimated the power of the IPD's officers,…
Irvine’s parks rated #2 while Santa Ana’s parks were ranked #75
Trust for Public Land announced that Irvine has earned the title of Southern California’s best big-city park system, ranking 2nd nationally on the annual ParkScore® index. While Washington, DC, retained…
Senior in mobility scooter killed in Tesla collision in Irvine
On May 14, 2026, at around 8:30 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to a traffic collision involving a Tesla SUV and an 87-year-old man using a mobility scooter…
Inland Empire teen arrested after Facebook Marketplace robbery in Irvine
In March, officers investigated a robbery on Athel Avenue. The suspect met with the victim to purchase an iPhone through Facebook Marketplace, according to the Irvine Police Department. During the…
Irvine man, 71, arrested after fatal duckling attack at community pool
This morning, several ducklings and a mother duck were swimming in the community pool near Morena and Segura, where one duckling was killed, according to the Irvine Police Department. Around…
Three suspects arrested after a woman who withdrew $5K from an Irvine bank was assaulted
Last month, a woman withdrew cash from a bank near Alton and Culver, according to the Irvine Police Department. After she got into her car, suspects blocked her car, opened…
O.C. woman arrested after using a stolen credit card to pay off her parking tickets
About two weeks ago, a suspect rummaged through a vehicle at The Marketplace and stole a credit card along with other personal items, according to the Irvine Police Department. View…
A man was arrested after stealing clothing from a Kohl’s store in Irvine
On Saturday, a man stole several items from a Kohl’s store in Irvine, according to the Irvine Police Department. The store is located at 14101 Jeffrey Rd. The suspect walked…
A man stole a credit card in Irvine and used it at a store in Santa Ana
The Irvine Police Department is asking for your help to identify a male suspect. A credit card was taken from a parked vehicle at Wholesome Choice. The suspect was seen…
Pair from Tijuana arrested for stealing Legos from a Target in Irvine
The Irvine Police recently arrested a man who bought Legos, removed the pieces, then filled the box with uncooked pasta, and returned it for a refund. Now two more people…
OC Probation Chief Daniel Hernandez named UCI Center Fellow
Irvine, CA – April 29th, 2026 – The University of California (UCI) Center for Psychology & Law recently hosted its Distinguished Fellows Event, Journeys Through Justice: Age, Experience, and Incarceration, bringing together…
O.C. burglary pair arrested on theft and drug charges by the Irvine Police
Last Thursday, police officers investigated a vehicle burglary at an apartment garage on Martin, according to the Irvine Police Department. Over $3,000 worth of personal property was stolen from a…
A man walked out of a Gelson’s in Irvine with over $2.6K worth of high-end wine bottles
The Irvine Police Department is trying to identify a man after he allegedly took over $2,600 worth of high-end wine bottles from a Gelson’s supermarket. View this post on Instagram…
Armed Facebook Marketplace iPad thief arrested by the Irvine Police
What started as a Facebook Marketplace sale of an Apple iPad turned into a not-so-smooth robbery, according to the Irvine Police Department. The seller met with the buyer at the…