L.A. man arrested for stealing a catalytic converter at the Irvine Spectrum
On December 20, 2025, police officers investigated a theft of a catalytic converter at the Spectrum, according to the Irvine Police Department. A witness saw a man under a pickup truck and heard a grinding sound. The man fled the area, but the witness was able to get the license plate of the suspect’s vehicle.
Shoplifting suspect punches loss prevention officer in Santa Ana
Police are searching for two suspects, including a man who punched a loss prevention officer, after they were seen on surveillance video allegedly stealing clothes from a department store in Orange County. The theft occurred Jan. 23 at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana. According to a Facebook post from Santa...
Villa Park ATM Cash Drop Scam Busted, Linked To Statewide Card Thefts
What looked like a routine stop at a Villa Park ATM turned into the centerpiece of a months-long investigation, after deputies say a slick cash-drop distraction let thieves quietly swap a victim's debit card and walk away with his PIN. Three people have now been arrested in Orange County, and investigators say the...
Mayoral Candidate Urges ‘All 55’ Long Beach Gangs To Kick ICE Out and ‘Take...
A mayoral candidate for the city of Long Beach, California, is currently under fire for urging “all 55” of the city’s gangs to come together and kick ICE out. He has since been approached by the local police department and the FBI. @rootsofhealing. ♬ original sound –...
These Pets Are Available For Adoption From OC Animal Care
Alexander has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about three months after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say he’s trained and well-behaved and would thrive best in an adult-only household. Alexander is currently available for adoption, and he’s also eligible for the shelter’s February adoption...
Driver flees after truck hits pole, hydrant, sparks fire in Orange
A pickup truck driver fled after crashing into a utility pole and fire hydrant early Wednesday in Orange, knocking down live power lines, igniting brush on a hillside and forcing major traffic closures, authorities said. According to the Orange Police Department, the crash occurred around 1:21 a.m. in the 3100 block...
LASD Launches Investigation into Compton Shooting
A man was found shot to death in Compton and Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department’s homicide detectives Friday are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Deputies at the Compton Station were called at approximately 1:36 a.m. Friday to the 200 block of N. Bowen Avenue between East Compton...
Family of man shot and killed by police in Santa Ana files claim against...
The family of a man who was shot and killed by police in Santa Ana last week has filed a claim against the city, claiming the officer who was involved used excessive force and did not follow his training.
Long Beach mayoral candidate facing death threats after viral video calls on gang leaders...
Rogelio Martinez's 'off the cuff' video went viral, drawing FBI scrutiny and death threats, which Martinez said largely came from conservatives.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department warns against distraction theft crimes involving ATMs
Officials caution the public on distraction theft crimes with ATMs.

















