Robbery suspect armed with an assault rifle arrested by the Westminster Police
In mid-January 2026, police officers responded to two separate armed robberies of convenience stores, according to the Westminster Police Department. The robberies took place within a few days and in…
Two Democrats are battling for Ward Six of the Santa Ana City Council
The battle to replace David Penaloza in Ward Six of the Santa Ana City Council now features two Democrats - Giovanni Chavez and Isuri Ramos. Both Chavez and Ramos are…
Anaheim woman who fled to Mexico returned to face charges of decapitating her boyfriend
SANTA ANA, Calif. – An Anaheim woman accused of killing and decapitating her boyfriend of two months has been arrested in Mexico and was returned to the United States to…
SAPD police officers fatally shot a young man with his wife and toddler at the scene
A routine traffic stop turned fatal late Wednesday night in downtown Santa Ana, leaving an 18-year-old father dead and a community searching for answers. The incident, which unfolded in front…
Retail theft suspects arrested in coastal O.C. with help from a police drone
Yesterday, two suspects who walked out with over $1,000 in stolen merchandise quickly learned that shopping sprees don’t end well when you skip the checkout line, according to the Huntington…
Police task force busts transnational burglary ring targeting pricy O.C. homes
Irvine, Calif. (January 28, 2026) – The Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) and the Irvine Police Department (IPD) have arrested three adult men believed to be linked to a transnational…
The SAPD arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a female client at the MainPlace Mall
Special Crimes detectives have arrested a 26-year-old man for s*xually assaulting a woman at a retail business, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). On January 15, 2026, at…
Measles case reported in south Orange County
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in a young adult who recently travelled internationally. The HCA is notifying individuals who were exposed to…
Prior convicts busted again for drugs in an O.C. disabled loading spot
An Orange County Sheriff's deputy observed a vehicle occupied by one male and one female parked in a designated loading zone for disabled persons, according to Stanton Police Services. During…
Coastal O.C. burglary suspects arrested after crashing into a police car
Earlier today, an observant wholesale store employee contacted the police to report a suspicious vehicle in their parking lot, believed to be connected to a vehicle burglary earlier that morning…
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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Vicente Sarmiento
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…