Massive Federal raids target Mexican Mafia members in Santa Ana and Orange County
SANTA ANA, CA — The Santa Ana Police Department helped lead a major enforcement operation on April 23, 2026 as part of the Orange County Violent Gang Task Force (OCVGTF), targeting…
Copper thief who targeted a senior community in south O.C. arrested
Over the past several days, residents in Laguna Woods Village experienced unexpected water outages and the cause wasn’t a simple plumbing issue. Multiple feet of copper pipe had been stolen,…
O.C. tagger on probation ends up hanging upside when his ankle monitor got snagged on a fence
A tagging suspect who was already on probation and was wearing a GPS ankle monitor was at it again when police officers gave chase, in the south alley of an…
Santa Ana man arrested for allegedly offering child for lewd acts
SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 22, 2026) — A 25-year-old man was arrested at his home for offering a child for lewd services, according to the SAPD. An investigator from the…
Pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle in north Orange County
On April 22, 2026, at 5:44 a.m., police officers responded to the area of Malvern Avenue, west of Dale Street, regarding a reported traffic collision involving a pickup truck and…
The SAPD is searching for two theft suspects who vandalized a church
Santa Ana police detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a vandalism and theft incident at a local church. View this post on Instagram A…
Man brandishing a billy club arrested in coastal O.C.
This morning at 8:26 AM, the Huntington Beach Police Department received reports of a man walking in the area of Main & Yorktown waving a knife around. Multiple officers responded…
O.C. mom charged after son’s e-motorcycle hit-and-run critically injures elderly veteran
SANTA ANA, Calif. – An Aliso Viejo mother who had been repeatedly warned of the dangers of continuing to allow her middle school son to illegally ride an E-motorcycle has…
Judge overturns the City of Santa Ana’s ban on Short Term Rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo
In a major legal shift, an Orange County Superior Court judge has overturned Santa Ana’s ban on short-term rentals (STRs). While the original 2024 ordinance sought to eliminate stays of less than 30 days…
Free OCTA bus rides on Wed., April 22, to celebrate Earth Day
ORANGE – In honor of Earth Day, OCTA invites residents and visitors to support the environment by taking advantage of free rides on public transit all day. OCTA will offer…
Anaheim man arrested after kidnapping and assaulting a woman in north O.C.
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, at approximately 4:09 a.m., the Fullerton Police Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a female reporting that a male known to her was attacking…
Deputies arrested a suspect and recovered a stolen car in coastal Orange County
Orange County Sheriff deputies responded to a stolen vehicle call yesterday morning, according to Dana Point Police Services. Thanks to the victim reporting it quickly, the deputies were able to…
Three arrested at the Costa Mesa Police DUI and CDL Checkpoint last Friday night
A total of 293 drivers were contacted and yielded 11 field evaluations for impairment, 3 DUI arrests, 10 citations issued for driver’s license related violations, and 5 vehicles were impounded…