Westminster honors police department’s excellent work

The Westminster Police Department presented two years of awards to the department’s best and brightest during a ceremony on May 12.

Should Violent Criminals Fight Wildfires In California?

On the 4th of July, an Orange County fire crew inmate absconded with a Cal Fire truck in the middle of a firefight in Northern California.

Fatal Hit-And-Run In Fullerton, Woman Arrested

A body was found just east of Harbor Boulevard in Fullerton. Orangethorpe east of Harbor was closed, & a driver investigated early Thursday.

Fullerton Man Charged In Mass Shooting In The City Of Orange

Aminadab Gonzales, accused of killing four people at a business complex, including a 9-year-old boy, will answer charges from the hospital.

Doughnut Shop Robber Sought In Santa Ana: Most Wanted

Santa Ana police are seeking the identity of a suspect sought after a wallet and bike was stolen at Santa Ana's Donut Star on Grand Avenue.

Wrong Way Driver Kills 1, Injures 2 More On 91 Freeway: Cops

Witnesses told the California Highway Patrol a truck entered the 91 freeway going the wrong way and crashed into a black Mercedes Benz.

Firefighters Quickly Douse Fire At Motel In Orange County

Firefighters quickly knocked down a fire Saturday at a motel in Santa Ana, authorities said.

Flasher In Orange Sentenced To 90 Days In Jail

29-year-old Hugo Cesar Gonzalez-Barbosa pleaded guilty Wednesday.

Stay Safe And Sane With Fireworks In Orange County This July 4th

Are your fireworks legal to use? Ask an Orange County firefighter.

Alleged Driver In OC Freeway Shooting Death of Boy Freed On Bail

The alleged driver in the road rage shooting death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos on a Costa Mesa freeway has been released on bail.

Man Shot Dead Near OC Home

Police on Sunday were investigating a shooting incident that mortally wounded a man in Orange County on Friday.

OC Hospital Patient Charged With Raping Another Patient

The suspect is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail.

Bail Slashed For Suspected Accomplice In Deadly Freeway Shooting​

A 6-year-old boy died after a bullet fired during a road rage incident struck him in the abdomen.

​$3.5M Worth Of Drugs Seized In Orange County Bust

The seized drugs included cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl, authorities said.

Former Irvine Cop Pleads Guilty to Overtime Pay Scam

The former officer was convicted of stealing $68,000 by claiming overtime hours he never worked.

Man Accused Of Impregnating Underage Teen Girl In Orange County

The defendant met the victim through Instagram, authorities allege.

Man Suspected Of Assaulting Girl He Met At Orange County Church

The suspect pleaded not guilty Wednesday.

Mountain Lion Rescued When Mom Was Killed In OC Crash Is Released

The young mountain lion spent four months being rehabilitated by the San Diego Humane Society's wildlife team​.

Man Convicted Of Attacking 5 Girls In Orange County

The man is set to be sentenced on August 20.

2 Men Charged With Identity Theft In Orange County

Both men were arrested after a traffic stop in Tustin on Friday.

Twin OC Deputies Plead Guilty To Using Fraudulent Military Orders

The brothers used the grift to take time off work without using vacation days, according to the U.S. Attorney.

Santa Ana Police Seek Suspect In Beating, Stabbing Of Man

The suspect kicked the man several times, leaving him unconscious, before stabbing him, authorities allege.

Gunshot Victim Refuses To Cooperate With Police

A man was found suffering from a gunshot would outside a Santa ana restaurant Sunday, but he refused to tell police what happened.

A family who polices together, stays together at Bakersfield PD

Brent Stratton grew up knowing two things for certain.

Woman Arrested In Connection With Arson At OC Hotel

Police say a woman intentionally set her Costa Mesa hotel room on fire on Sunday and barricaded herself in the burning room.

Man Killed in Freeway Crash On 55 Freeway In OC ID'd

A 34-year-old Santa Ana man who was killed in a crash involving a pickup truck and motorcycle in Costa Mesa was identified.

Authorities Ask For Info On Couple Charged In Boy's Freeway Death

Officials asked the public this weekend to come forward with information about additional incidents involving firearms and the suspects.

Bakersfield Police Officer finds community in Kern County

In 2006 Ramon Chavez moved to Bakersfield from San Bernardino and wasn’t quite sure what to make of the quiet, semi-rural town.

Father’s legacy lives on through son at Tustin Police Department

Tustin Police Officer Glenn Hollingshead is the fourth of his name. But at the Tustin Police Department, he’s the second.

Anaheim Police Seek Catalytic Converter Thieves: Report

A group suspected of stealing catalytic converters from Anaheim cars is on the loose, police say.

Bakersfield Police Department looks to its techies

For the Digital Forensics Unit at Bakersfield Police Department, a cell phone isn’t just a device to call friends.

World's Biggest Firefighting Helicopters Join SoCal's Quiver

Gearing up for another challenging wildfire season, California just acquired two of the largest firefighting helitankers in the world.

Bakersfield Police Department attracts recruits

When it comes to real estate, everyone wants a bit of that California Dreaming.

Tustin Police use virtual format for 24th annual open house

The Tustin Police Department holds a longstanding tradition of opening its doors to the public and hosting an annual open house.

2 Orange County Men Charged In Capitol Riots: Report

Russell Taylor of Ladera Ranch and Allan Hostetter of San Clemente charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6 insurgence at the U.S. Capitol.

Westminster police shut down illegal gambling house

A Westminster neighborhood is safer thanks to city police and an area SWAT team raid of an illegal gambling den on Thursday, June 3.

Water Polo Players Get $14 Million In LA Sex Abuse Settlement

The $13.85 settlement was filed Friday in Orange County Superior Court with USA Water Polo and International Water Polo Club.

Memorial service celebrates life of Garden Grove Lt. Reynolds

A memorial service celebrating the life of Garden Grove Police Lt. John Reynolds was held Thursday, June 3 at the Christ Cathedral.

'He Gave Us Such Joy': SoCal Mother Eulogizes Slain Son

At an open-casket memorial service, a Southern California mother mourned her son who was killed in a road rage shooting last month.

Card-reading device offers Westminster police helpful tool

Westminster Police Department’s financial crimes/fraud detectives have a new device to add to their crime-fighting toolbox.