Santa Ana suspect with long criminal record arrested for carjacking a disabled woman
On 10-3-20, a 67-year-old physically disabled female was sitting in the front passenger seat of her vehicle waiting for her husband, who was in the grocery store at 5111 W.…
O.C. man gets 50 years to life for sexually assaulting a toddler and then posting pictures online
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 24-year-old Buena Park man was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 50 years to life today for sexually assaulting a two-year-old girl while he babysit…
Former O.C. Sheriff’s Deputy charged with stealing guns and burglarizing the home of a dead man
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputy has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with breaking into the Yorba Linda home of a man he…
Part of Westminster Ave. will close nightly for construction work from Oct. 12 to 16
Crews are scheduled to remove falsework at the Westminster Avenue Bridge. For the safety of the crews and travelers, nightly full closures of Westminster Avenue will be in effect. Access…
Santa Ana man arrested for selling drugs in Fountain Valley
During the month of September 2020, undercover Detectives from the Fountain Valley Police Department Crime Suppression Unit began investigating John Wallis, a 30-year-old resident of Santa Ana, who was selling…
The SAPD is searching for a man who vandalized a local church
https://youtu.be/xI8wZ2T4ibo On 08/23/2020, at approximately 7:59AM, Archangel Michael Coptic Church was conducting an outside mass near the entrance of the church. During mass, the parishioners heard several loud “bangs” against…
Man arrested for selling drugs and guns in Fountain Valley
On October 1, 2020, undercover Detectives from the Fountain Valley Police Department Crime Suppression Unit developed information that Jesus Castaneda, a 22-year-old resident of Fullerton, was selling narcotics and firearms.…
The SAPD is looking for a suspect who kidnapped and carjacked a disabled woman
On October 3, 2020, at approximately 12:51PM, the 67-year-old disabled, female victim was sitting in the passenger seat of her vehicle waiting for her husband who was shopping. The wanted…
New study finds that affordable child care is tough to find in Orange County
SANTA ANA, Calif. (October 7, 2020) – A newly released analysis reveals a harsh landscape for Orange County’s working parents hoping to find affordable child care, especially for those who…
A man was arrested after he tried to burn down the Costa Mesa Police Department HQ this morning
The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) front lobby was temporarily closed today after a man set a fire at the front doors. Early this morning, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a man…
The Santa Ana Water Tower goes purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The iconic Santa Ana Water Tower has been illuminated purple in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. If you believe you or someone you know is a victim…
The OCTA welcomes public input on Freeway Express Bus Service Study
https://youtu.be/wXWjyT4Yy20 ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority, in partnership with Caltrans, is studying the possibility of adding bus service to a section of Interstate 5 and State Route 55…
Virtual “Walk Like MADD” committed to ending drunk driving, on 10/10
As a tribute to MADD’s 40th anniversary, the California State office of Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) will host its signature event - Walk Like MADD ceremony - virtually on…
ICE deports several undocumented criminals released due to Sanctuary policies
WASHINGTON – Today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the conclusion to a week-long targeted enforcement operation that resulted in the apprehension…
CEO of Haliburton International Foods charged with engaging in prostitution with underage girls
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The 59-year-old CEO of Haliburton International Foods has been charged with engaging in prostitution with a 15-year old and 16-year-old. A 22-year-old woman has been charged…