Day: February 21, 2025

A suspect living at a Santa Ana apartment complex for the homeless was caught selling narcotics

As part of an ongoing investigation, SAPD Directed Enforcement Officers obtained a search warrant for a subject’s residence in connection with the sale of narcotics. Officers executed the search warrant at an apartment in the Orchard Apartments, located at 2151 E. 1st Street, and seized: 48.5 grams of crack cocaine Read More

Saddleback enjoys big turnaround but still has some unfinished business in CIF playoffs

Saddleback players and head coach Christopher Emaguna (right) and assistant coach Robert Evans (left) before Thursday’s practice. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Saddleback High School’s boys basketball team has already had a memorable turnaround season, reaching the semifinals of the CIF Division 5A playoffs. But the Roadrunners (14-13) are Read More

The Irvine Police Department will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, Feb. 22

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint at Culver and Trabuco. The checkpoint will be clearly marked and operational from 8:00 p.m. until 2 a.m. The Irvine Police Department offers these reminders to ensure you Read More

O.C. suspect with prior charges faces a felony after a traffic stop arrest, thanks to Prop. 36

On Saturday, February 15, 2025, The O.C. Sheriff’s Rancho Santa Margarita SET team conducted a traffic stop and contacted two subjects. During the stop, drug paraphernalia could be observed in plain view. The paraphernalia was seized, along with usable quantities of suspected narcotics. One of the subjects had prior qualifying Read More