Four illegal motorbikes impounded after juveniles crash outside a coastal OC police station
Sometimes there’s a story within a story, and this incident in Seal Beach is exactly that. Police say a group of juveniles riding motorbikes—not e‑bikes—were weaving recklessly through traffic in Cypress, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach. Two riders collided directly in front of the Seal Beach...
Man arrested again after suspicious contact with juvenile in north OC
On August 18, 2026, Fullerton Police arrested 28‑year‑old Salim Tarrab after a 17‑year‑old student reported a disturbing interaction on the 1800 block of Benchley Street. According to investigators, Tarrab allegedly pulled up in a silver Toyota Camry, initiated inappropriate conversation, asked whether she smoked marij
Machete‑wielding theft suspect arrested after SAPD drone tracks him to residence
Earlier this week, Santa Ana police arrested a man who used a machete to steal alcohol from the Stater Bros on the northside of Ward 4. After threatening store employees, the suspect fled on foot and attempted to hide at a nearby residence. The SAPD deployed its drone unit, quickly...
Irvine Police arrest woman with 10 pounds of stolen copper wire
Proactive policing paid off again in Irvine after officers contacted a woman acting suspiciously on Technology Drive late Tuesday night, according to the Irvine Police Department. The woman, who had an active warrant for her arrest, was found carrying burglary tools, a meth pipe, and a backpack stuffed with approximate
Orange Police find hidden gun during traffic stop; convicted felon arrested
A routine traffic enforcement stop in Orange turned into a felony arrest after a motor officer discovered a concealed firearm hidden inside the vehicle’s dashboard, according to the Orange Police Department. The driver—already a convicted felon—was taken into custody immediately. Police emphasized a simple rule for any
Overnight structure fire knocked down by firefighters in Orange County
Fire crews in San Juan Capistrano knocked down a structure fire overnight. According to the Orange County Fire Authority, the blaze broke out “in the middle of the night” in a unit within a two-story strip mall. “Firefighters from the two-alarm response simultaneously searched the building for victims while attacking
Dangerous Southern California heat wave could bring 112-degree temperatures
Southern California’s already sweltering temperatures are expected to climb even higher this week, with some areas potentially reaching 112 degrees as a prolonged heat wave tightens its grip on the region. A heat advisory took effect at 10 a.m. Sunday across a wide swath of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where tempe
‘I always knew the truth’: Man falsely imprisoned for 18 years exonerated of Orange...
LOS ANGELES - For 6,895 days, Guy Miles sat behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. He lost years of freedom, along with the opportunity to watch his son grow up. But now, authorities have officially exonerated him - acknowledging his innocence in the 1998 Fullerton heist that robbed him of nearly two decades of his
2 suspects wanted for $10,000 designer eyeglass theft in Orange County
Two suspects are wanted for stealing more than $10,000 worth of designer eyeglasses from a store in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Police Department said the man and woman walked into a LensCrafters shop at 3370 South Bristol Street and pretended to browse the shop. They were both seen casually trying on a variety of […]
52-year-old arrested after shooting 2 teens, killing 1 in Southern California
A 52-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly shooting two teenagers in Moreno Valley, killing one and leaving the other hospitalized, authorities said. Riverside County sheriff’s deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 13000 block of Glorybower Street around 6:36 p.m. Thursday. When dep
