Man charged with throwing rocks at cars on the 55 Freeway in Tustin
Ernesto Santana, a 22-year-old man, has been charged with hurling rocks at passing vehicles on the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway in Tustin, according to the CHP. Santana was charged on…
The Tustin Police Dept. is conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on August 18
The Tustin Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on August 18th, 2023 at an undisclosed location within the city limits, between the hours of 7:00…
The Tustin Police Dept. shut down a huge street takeover and towed away 51 vehicles
On Friday, July 28, 2023, at approximately 11:40 p.m., Tustin Police Department dispatch received a call regarding street racers speeding up and down Tustin Ranch Road. Several other callers indicated…
Tustin catalytic converter thieves caught with help from the OC Sheriff’s Air Support
Last Wednesday night, Tustin police officers patrolling local neighborhoods located a suspicious vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled and a lengthy pursuit ensued. All four occupants of…
OC Animal Care is launching two new pilot programs to increase pet adoption
Tustin, Calif. (July 14, 2023) – OC Animal Care is thrilled to announce the next round of programming in its All Summer Long initiative, the launch of two exciting new…
57 stray dogs were brought to OC Animal Care during the 4th of July weekend
Tustin, Calif. (July 5, 2023) – During the Independence Day celebration, the sudden noises and unfamiliar experiences can cause dogs to panic, resulting in them escaping from their homes or…
Tustin police officers arrested a burglar with the munchies
Tustin police officers responded to an alarm call at a local business at around 1:30 a.m. The police officers observed a male inside propelling himself upon a scooter into the…
OC Animal Care is launching new summer programs in July
TUSTIN, Calif. (June 30, 2023) – OC Animal Care is pleased to announce the launch of its comprehensive summer initiative, All Summer Long at OC Animal Care. This program aims…
Santa Ana man facing felony charges after a fatal DUI crash that killed an O.C. woman
Gerardo Joaquin Garcia Lopez, a 25-year-old Santa Ana man, was charged this Wednesday with driving drunk and causing a crash that killed 67-year-old Rezvan Hekmat of Laguna Hills, in Tustin. Garcia…
Learn how to become a Dog Foster Parent at OC Animal Care
TUSTIN, Calif. (June 22, 2023) – OC Animal Care is thrilled to announce the launch of its dog fostering program for the summer season. This program provides an incredible opportunity…
The Tustin Police are investigating a traffic collision that resulted in major injuries
On 06/15/2023, at approximately 8:02 p.m., Tustin Police Officers responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Newport Ave and Mitchell Ave. The traffic collision resulted in major injuries…
Former Tustin doctor gets 12 years in prison for dealing massive quantities of opioid pills
Dr. Dzung Ahn Pham, a Tustin doctor who illegally distributed massive quantities of opioid pills that ended up being linked to several notable deaths, including at least five overdose deaths,…
Costa Mesa woman gets 15 years to life in prison for a fatal DUI crash
Kimberly Renee Martin, a Costa Mesa resident, pleaded guilty this Wednesday to second-degree murder in the May 1, 2018, DUI crash that killed Enrique Orlando Marquez. She was sentenced to 15…
The Tustin Police Dept. is trying to identify a male package thief
Tustin Police Department detectives are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a male suspect who was been stealing packages from residences. On Friday, 4/28 and Wednesday, 5/31, the suspect…