Over the weekend, police officers conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violations in the area of Brookhurst and Valencia. Thanks to their diligence and the assistance of K-9 Echo, the officers uncovered over 45 kilos of narcotics, including fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin. As a result of this traffic stop, Read More
A pickup truck driver failed to maintain control of his vehicle after exiting the I-5 freeway and the vehicle ended up colliding with a water control valve, according to the Tustin Police Department. More than just water was flowing with the driver, however, as he was arrested for DUI. It’s Read More
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk Read More
The Irvine Police Department is trying to identify two suspects who entered the Quail Hill CVS and took over $7,000 in hair and skin care products. The suspects both appear to be African American. They were both wearing black clothing. One of them had an L.A. Dodgers t-shirt on. The Read More
On September 27, 2024, and January 2, 2025, a man and woman used stolen credit cards to purchase numerous items at a Costco, according to the Tustin Police Department. The man appears white and is perhaps in his late 40’s or early 50’s. He is bald with a gray beard. Read More
Captain Adam Jevec, who began his law enforcement career with the City of Orange Police Department 19 years ago, has been appointed as the City’s new Chief of Police, effective March 28, 2025. Jevec will replace Chief Dan Adams who is retiring on March 27, after 35 years with the Read More
Distraction thefts have been happening across Southern California, and the Irvine Police Department has been working hard to prevent and deter them from happening in Irvine. Earlier this month, the IPD took a report of a distraction theft at the Trader Joe’s at Culver and Walnut. During the investigation, the Read More
Four individuals are facing multiple charges, including vandalism, possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, and conspiracy, following their arrest overnight, according to the Fullerton Police Department. Officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Magnolia and Academy when three individuals fled from the vehicle. After a Read More
