A Tesla took a photo of an Irvine purse thief who is on the loose
On February 25, around 7:00 p.m., a male suspect smashed the window of a Tesla parked in the parking lot of Sky Park Circle, in Irvine, and stole a purse.…
Suspect arrested after stealing catalytic converters in Tustin, Orange and Irvine
On Saturday night, suspects stole catalytic converters from cars in Tustin and Orange. The suspects then visited the Spectrum Center, where a witness saw them stealing a catalytic converter from…
Irvine surgeon was paid off to perform spinal surgeries at a corrupt hospital
LOS ANGELES – An orthopedic surgeon has been found guilty by a federal jury of accepting more than $315,000 in bribes and kickbacks for performing spinal surgeries at a now-defunct…
The Irvine Police are trying to track down a package thief
A male suspect followed a FedEx truck in a black Toyota Camry through the Great Park Neighborhoods in Irvine on Friday, January 13th. The suspect then cut open a delivered…
Teacher from Santa Ana arrested for allegedly placing a recording device in a high school bathroom
Siu Kong Sit, a 37-year-old Santa Ana resident and a teacher at Beckman High School in Irvine, has been arrested after he allegedly placed a hidden recording device in a…
Irvine wallet thieves used the stolen credit cards at a Home Depot
In January, a victim in Irvine had their wallet stolen from the Park Place Apartments, located near Michelson Dr. and Riparian View. The suspects used the victim’s credit cards at…
The Irvine Police are conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Feb. 24
On February 24, 2023, the Irvine Police Department will conduct a Driving Under the Influence and Driver's License checkpoint in the area of Sand Canyon Ave and Great Park Blvd.…
Irvine man heads to prison after he spent $5M in COVID-19 funds on sport cars
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man was sentenced today to 54 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining $5 million in COVID-relief loans for his sham businesses, then used…
Irvine man’s accomplice sentenced for over $1M in fraudulent COVID-19 loans
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County man who schemed with an Orange County man to illegally acquire disaster relief funds was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison for…
Man arrested for stealing a bike in Irvine thanks to an eyewitness
On Wednesday morning, last week, a witness called the Irvine Police Department when they saw a man steal a bike from the University Center and ride off. A police officer…
The Irvine Police are trying to identify a cell phone thief
The Irvine Police Department is trying to identify a man who stole a cell phone left on the counter at a gas station located at 14886 Sand Canyon on January…
The Irvine Police are conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Feb. 11
On February 11, 2023, the Irvine Police Department will conduct a Driving Under the Influence and Driver's License checkpoint in the area of Culver Drive and Barranca Parkway. The checkpoint…
Santa Ana man arrested while hiding at a hotel in Irvine
On Sunday, the Irvine Police Department had no reservations about arresting Clayton Shamel, 31, of Santa Ana, for outstanding warrants at a hotel in the east part of Irvine. When…
Man wanted for stealing a tablet from an Irvine business
The Irvine Police have released surveillance pictures of a man suspected of stealing a tablet from a business in the area of Von Karman and McGaw on December 16, 2022.…
Prominent O.C. water polo coach gets 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting 9 girls
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A prominent Orange County water polo coach sentenced to 18 years and four months of sexually assaulting nine teenage girls he trained and assaulting a tenth…