Wanted felon caught with stolen e-bike with help from an Irvine police drone
A targeted patrol check Friday night by the Irvine Police Department culminated in the swift recovery of a high school student's stolen electric bicycle and the arrest of a wanted…
Irvine Police arrest two men linked to Catalytic Converter theft spree
The Irvine Police have announced the arrest of two men linked to a series of catalytic converter thefts that occurred in May, when four vehicles were targeted and the suspects…
Irvine Police arrest two after gun threat sparked by heated argument
A regular morning turned chaotic in an Irvine parking lot after a fierce verbal altercation quickly escalated into an armed threat. The Irvine Police Department responded to an urgent call…
New Irvine ordinance aims to save small grocery jobs after stores are acquired
Irvine leaders are considering a local Grocery Worker Retention Ordinance to protect employees at smaller retail food locations when ownership changes hands. Introduced by Councilmember Kathleen Treseder, this proposed measure…
Irvine Spectrum jewelry theft suspect arrested in Hawthorne
In a striking reminder that cross-county criminals cannot outrun modern law enforcement, the Irvine Police Department announced the successful arrest of a Los Angeles County resident tied to a high-value…
Smash and grab thief steals $13K worth of Pokemon Go cards from a car in Irvine
A high-stakes smash-and-grab theft in Irvine, California, serves as a stark reminder that thieves will target anything they deem valuable. According to the Irvine Police Department, a collector recently attended…
Irvine Police use drone to stop Santa Ana DUI suspect after near-miss collision
A 62-year-old resident from Santa Ana was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after a quick-thinking community member phoned dispatch to report reckless driving. The caller witnessed the individual…
Pasadena man arrested after $1,000 Sephora theft in Irvine
An intense multi-agency surveillance operation concluded with the arrest of a Pasadena resident accused of grand theft and burglary at an Irvine Sephora location. Investigators from the Irvine Police Department…
Santa Ana man arrested in Irvine for selling drugs and booze to minors via social media
The Irvine Police Department Special Investigations Unit successfully intercepted an online operation targeting local minors after conducting targeted surveillance on a suspected dealer. Detectives detained and arrested Miguel Angel Chino…
Irvine Police deploy drone to stop fleeing grand theft suspect at Walmart
The Irvine Police Department successfully used its cutting-edge Drone as First Responder (DFR) program last weekend to apprehend a retail theft suspect attempting to evade officers in a local shopping…
Irvine man charged in horrific Chino Hills kidnapping and execution
Jianquan Bo, 66, of Irvine, faces felony murder and kidnapping charges following the shocking abduction and execution of Chino Hills real estate businessman Aikebaer Shukur, 60. The San Bernardino County…
Irvine Police arrest Lululemon shoplifters from Long Beach via online resale tracking
The Irvine Police Department successfully dismantled an organized retail theft operation targeting high-end activewear, showing once again that bringing crime into Orange County is a fast track to jail. Following…
Irvine man facing felony charges after being arrested for spray‑painting 13 Teslas
Irvine police have arrested Max Sebastian Solomon, 25, after a string of vandalism incidents in which 13 Teslas were spray‑painted across multiple parking garages near Michelson Drive and Carlson Avenue.…
Irvine Police drone helps to catch a Tustin DUI suspect
A major public safety threat was neutralized in Irvine, California, when a proactive citizen report and high-tech aerial policing led to a seamless DUI arrest. Early in July 2026, an…