A coastal O.C. traffic stop led to an arrest and the seizure of several...
Just after 1:59 a.m. on August 20, 2025, an officer on patrol in the area of San Joaquin Hills Road and Jamboree Road noticed something unusual, a red Ford pickup driving with registration that had been expired for 12 years, according to the Newport Beach Police Department. The officer initiated...
Border patrol seizes drugs hidden in child booster seats in Southern California
San Diego, California – San Diego-area U.S. Border Patrol agents uncovered a large narcotics smuggling effort when they
A car in north O.C. rolled over with eight teenagers in it
Saturday night, police officers responded to a rollover collision involving eight teenagers packed into one vehicle. The incident has understandably drawn media attention, and while it had the potential to be devastating, the FPD is thankful to report that all eight walked away with only complaints of pain, bumps,...
Two repeat retail theft suspects were arrested in coastal O.C.
On Saturday evening, two individuals walked into two different stores, grabbed several hundred dollars’ worth of merchandise, made zero attempt to pay, and walked right out the door, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Fortunately, the NBPD has a strong partnership with local businesses, and they...
Newport Beach may dump state mandate as residents prep to vote on plan for...
Critics say the current state-approved housing plan will make the city overcrowded.
A domestic violence suspect was arrested at an O.C. hotel
Police officers recently responded to a disturbance at a local hotel after an employee overheard two guests arguing, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department. The investigation revealed the couple’s verbal argument had escalated into a physical assault, and the suspect attempted to prevent the victim from...
Fatal Collision in Huntington Beach
A 25-year-old North Dakota man was killed in a collision in Huntington Beach, officials said Tuesday. Police responded to the crash at Talbert Avenue and Brookshire Lane at about 3:30 p.m. Monday. Farouk Fatouh was killed in the crash, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Fatouh was riding...
Southern California child molester sentenced to prison for brutally attacking his wife
A convicted Orange County child molester was sentenced to prison for brutally attacking his wife. Gary Blane Bentley, 65, of La Palma, was convicted on Sept. 18 of two felony counts of corporal battery on a spouse resulting in a traumatic condition. On Tuesday, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced...
Over 90 Local Janitors in Los Angeles and Orange Counties Awarded $438,204 in Wage...
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has cited several janitorial companies, their owners, and OptumCare Management LLC for wage theft violations totaling $438,204. The citations, announced in Los Angeles, affect more than 90 janitors who worked at manufacturing, laboratory, and healthcare facilities in...
What’s Going On Between Beach & Gothard on Talbert?
A flurry of activity was recently reported on Talbert between Beach and Gothard. Numerous police vehicles were spotted, and the area was cordoned off, leading to a wave of curiosity and concern among local residents.
