13 arrested or cited at Seal Beach Police Department DUI checkpoint
File photo Two subjects were arrested, and eleven citations were issued at a DUI checkpoint on Friday, March 7, 2025. The DUI checkpoint was held at northbound Seal Beach Blvd, south of the intersection with Adolfo Lopez, from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Seal Beach Police Department organized the Read More
SBPD releases 2024 Annual Crime Stats Report
File photo Total crime increased by 9.97% last year, according to the Seal Beach Police Department crime statistics report for 2024, which provides key insights into crime trends, enforcement efforts, and the department’s commitment to maintaining public safety. Total crime data includes violent crimes, property crimes, and crimes against Read More
Seal Beach Police promotes Proposition 36 to boost community awareness
Following the release of a viral Instagram reel on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, highlighting a recent retail theft incident and the changes brought by Proposition 36, the Seal Beach Police Department is providing additional details about the case. The video, part of the department’s “Don’t Steal in Seal” social media Read More
Seal Beach Police Department to hold DUI checkpoint Wednesday, Dec. 18
File photo On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Seal Beach Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence Checkpoint from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose Read More
Turkey Trot street closures for Nov. 23, 2024
The 5K and 10K runners start off the inaugural 2019 Seal Beach Turkey Trot on Main Street. Photo by Charles M. Kelly Courtesy of Seal Beach Police Department On Saturday, Nov. 23, the Turkey Trot 5K/10K will take place in Seal Beach’s Old Town area of Seal Beach. As a Read More
SBPD to conduct active shooter training at McGaugh Elementary
File photo Courtesy of Seal Beach Police Department The Seal Beach Police Department, in partnership with the Orange County Fire Authority will be conducting a comprehensive Active Shooter Drill at McGaugh Elementary School on Monday, November 11, 2024, from approximately 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. This drill will take place Read More
SBPD gets $135,000 traffic safety grant from California
Seal Beach Police Officers will be wearing this patch all this month. Photo courtesy of Seal Beach Police Department The Seal Beach Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22, that it received a $135,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support the SBPD’s ongoing enforcement and education Read More
SBPD to take back unwanted prescription drugs on Oct. 26
Seal Beach Police and the DEA hosted the Oct. 28 prescription drug take back. On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Seal Beach Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes Read More
Annual ‘Great California ShakeOut’ set for Oct. 17
Seal Beach Police Department The Seal Beach Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the annual Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill, scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024. Following the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s “National Preparedness Month” in September, Seal Beach residents, businesses, and communities are encouraged to join Read More