A DUI driver was arrested for running over and killing a man at a Santa Ana car wash
On January 27, 2026, at approximately 2:26 p.m., police dispatch received a call regarding a vehicle that struck a pedestrian on the property of Orange Coin Car Wash, located at…
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Woke O.C. Supervisor Sarmiento endorses Jessie Lopez for the 68th State Assembly District
Woke Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento finally has endorsed a candidate in the hotly contested race for the 68th State Assembly District. As expected Sarmiento ignored one of his fellow…
Santa Ana man arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart in Irvine
On Saturday, police officers responded to a Walmart in Irvine after a man loaded up a backpack with items and fled from a loss prevention officer, according to the Irvine…
The Irvine Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Jan. 31
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused…
Suspect arrested after stealing a bait bike owned by police in coastal Orange County
A coastal Orange County anti–bike theft operation is going strong, and last night a thief took the bait, literally, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. One of the HBPD's…
Riverside man arrested for O.C. DUI accident that killed a pregnant woman
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Anaheim Police officers have arrested Daniel Ramos, a 24-year-old resident of Riverside, on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter in connection with a…
Arizona man arrested for stealing designer purses in Irvine
Earlier this month, police officers investigated a robbery at the Woodbury Town Center, according to the Irvine Police Department. A victim met with a man to sell a Louis Vuitton…
Meth user busted at traffic stop in south Orange County
Orange County Sheriff deputies stopped a driver who showed signs of drug use, according to the Laguna Hills Police Services. During the investigation, the driver admitted to recent methamphetamine use.…
O.C. mom arrested after her toddler fell out of her moving SUV
The Fullerton Police Department became aware of a video circulating on social media depicting a small child falling from the passenger side of a moving vehicle at the intersection of…
Bat with rabies found near an O.C. hiking trail
(Santa Ana, CA) – A bat in the City of Rancho Santa Margarita has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found near the gate entrance along the Mesa Trail at…
Three suspects were arrested after using fake receipts to steal a computer at an O.C. Costco
Three adult suspects were arrested after using fake/homemade receipts and walking out of a Costco in Garden Grove with a stolen computer, according to the Garden Grove Police Department. Costco…
Vietnam fugitive extradited for fatal O.C. gang drive-by; two in custody, one at large
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man who fled to Vietnam after he conspired to carry out a brazen broad daylight drive-by shooting targeting rival gang members that left a 15-year-old boy…
After the N. Grand pedestrian fatality: A victim’s civil options in Santa Ana
A pedestrian fatality is a devastating event, one that leaves families grappling with sudden loss, unanswered questions, and emotional shock. Following a recent pedestrian death on N. Grand Ave. in…
Copper theft suspect arrested on theft and drug charges in Irvine
Last Friday, police officers were called to the Irvine Train Station to investigate an abandoned backpack containing copper wiring, according to the Irvine Police Department. Surveillance footage showed the bag…