Four arrested in north O.C. Fentanyl bust
Over the weekend police officers served an arrest warrant, according to the Placentia Police Department. During the service of thee warrant three other individuals and drugs were located. A search…
Several suspects were arrested on gun and narcotics charges in north Orange County
Last week police officers and detectives executed a search warrant based on information obtained in the course of an investigation, according to the Placentia Police Department. Multiple illegal weapons and…
O.C. police pursuit ended with a crash that killed an innocent driver
The Anaheim Police Department began a pursuit on Wednesday night at about 7:41 p.m. The pursuit ended at the intersection of Bradford Avenue and Madison Avenue in Placentia, when the pursued…
Murder suspect arrested after returning to north O.C. crime scene
On October 31, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police officers responded to the 2100 block of McCormack Lane regarding a welfare check, according to the Placentia Police Department. Upon arrival,…
An O.C. mother was arrested after her toddler died and she did not call for help
On September 22, 2025, at approximately 9:08 PM, Placentia Public Safety Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reference a 2-year-old male child who was unresponsive, according to the Placentia Police…
The Placentia Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Sep. 12
On Friday, September 12, 2025, the Placentia Police Department will be conducting a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and Driver's License checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits.…
Police arrested two suspects and seized meth, fentanyl and cash in north Orange County
On Sunday, police officers responded to a call for service at a local hotel, regarding a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot, according to the Placentia Police Department. The police…
North O.C. DUI checkpoint resulted in 11 citations and one arrest last Friday
A D.U.I. and Drivers License Checkpoint was conducted on Friday, May 2nd at East Yorba Linda Boulevard between Kraemer and Bradford. The Placentia Police Department had 28 police officers and…
The Placentia Police will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint this Friday night
The Placentia Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint this Friday at an undisclosed location in the city, starting at 8:00 p.m. Checkpoint locations are based on areas…
A wanted felon was arrested again in north O.C. and his gun, drugs and cash were seized
Last night, an astute police officer saw a suspicious vehicle around Orangethorpe Avenue and S. Placentia Avenue, according to the Placentia Police Department. The vehicle was stopped and it was…
Two L.A. County theft suspects were arrested after a commercial burglary in north O.C.
Distraction thefts have been happening across Southern California, and the Irvine Police Department has been working hard to prevent and deter them from happening in Irvine. Earlier this month, the…
A felon was arrested after an O.C. K9 police dog sniffed out a meth stash during a traffic stop
Earlier today, a day watch officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation, according to the Placentia Police Department. With the assistance of K-9 police dog Enzo, the officers recovered…
Alert resident’s tip leads to arrest of two suspects in North O.C. mail theft case
Recently, while on patrol, a motor Sergeant was contacted by a member of the community who told him that he had witnessed a United States Postal Service vehicle being broken…
Armed probationer arrested again after a vehicle check in North Orange County
Earlier this week while on patrol, police officers conducted a vehicle check, according to the Placentia Police Department. The occupant of the vehicle was found to be on probation, subject…