CalOptima Health will host a free Thanksgiving food distribution in Orange on Saturday
CalOptima Health is making sure members don’t go hungry this Thanksgiving. Registered members will receive their choice of a turkey or ham, along with traditional side dish items, on Saturday,…
Convicted felon busted with drugs and a firearm at a Buena Park Motel
On November 17, the Orange County Sheriff's Stanton Specialized Enforcement Team (SET) located a stolen vehicle occupied by two individuals and conducted surveillance as it entered the Colony Inn Motel…
Two New Yorkers were arrested for stealing from an Apple store in Irvine
Target’s loss prevention first spotted two suspects as they were trying to break through a security device, according to the Irvine Police Department. When that didn’t work, they wandered over…
The SAPD rescued a dog that was abused and cited its owner
On November 13th, the SAPD received multiple reports about a social media post showing a disturbing animal abuse incident. The video shows a man restraining his dog by the snout…
Repeat O.C. DUI offender charged with murder in death of teen on way to class
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Bradley Gene Funk, a 59-year-old man with two prior driving under the influence convictions, has been charged with murder for hitting and killing a 13-year-old boy…
An Anaheim man was arrested after brutally carjacking a woman and crashing her car
Yesterday afternoon, a woman called 911 and reported someone was forcefully taking her car from her in a parking lot near Euclid St and Katella Ave., according to the Anaheim…
Two North O.C. traffic stops led to arrests and seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash
What starts as a simple vehicle stop can lead to major discoveries—as seen in two recent incidents, according to the Orange County Sheriff Department's North Patrol. On October 24, at…
The SAPD seeks public’s help to identify suspect in auto shop assault
Detectives are seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a recent assault, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). On September 22, 2025, at approximately 1:10…
Burglary crew that targeted Ulta Beauty stores arrested in Irvine
Last Friday, two shoplifting suspects stole from an Ulta store in a nearby city, according to the Irvine Police Department. A couple of hours later, the IPD's Real Time Crime…
Maserati driving fraudster who targeted college students arrested by the Irvine Police
Last week, police detectives arrested Mario Simonte, 34, of Montclair, in connection with a series of scams targeting college students across Southern California, according to the Irvine Police Department. Simonte…
Suspect who looks like a Backstreet Boy wanted for package theft in Irvine
A suspect followed an Amazon driver into a secured apartment mailroom on Spectrum and walked out with packages that weren’t his, according to the Irvine Police Department. View this post…
O.C. man who targeted small children convicted after being lured by a police officer
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Jason Valentine Esparza, a 60-year-old man accused of grooming women to babysit children as young as four years old and bring them to hotels so that he…
Parolee arrested again while tagging in coastal O.C.
Yesterday, while on proactive patrol, the Homeless Task Force spotted a man tagging under a railroad overpass, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Police officers quickly detained the man…