Three fugitives captured after fleeing Orange County
In the past five weeks, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office worked with FBI Los Angeles, USDOJ International, and local and international law enforcement to capture three fugitives who fled the United States after committing violent crimes in Orange County.
John Wayne Airport Sneaks In Dunkin’ As $50 Million Terminal Overhaul Takes Off
John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana quietly cut the ribbon on its first batch of new dining and retail spots on Feb. 19, rolling out a Dunkin' and refreshed shops that officials say are just the opening act in a larger terminal makeover. County supervisors and airport leaders showed up for the small-scale ceremony,...
Jury Convicts Man of Molesting Girl for 9 Years
A 48-year-old man was convicted Wednesday of molesting a girl in his family for about nine years when they lived in Santa Ana and Anaheim, starting when she was 4 years old. When the victim was 15 years old she told a counselor at Saddleback High School in Santa Ana in May 2019 about the years of abuse from Felipe...
Santa Ana police searching for TJ Maxx serial shoplifter
Detectives are attempting to locate Yamilex Quinones (26), who is wanted for retail theft, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. Over the weekend, Quinones entered the TJ Maxx located at 3900 S. Bristol Street, selected multiple clothing items and other merchandise, and exited the store without paying. She...
Couple arrested in Santa Ana mall shoplifting assault
Santa Ana police have arrested a couple suspected of shoplifting and assaulting a loss prevention officer last month in an incident captured on surveillance video. The Jan. 23 confrontation occurred at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana, where video showed a man and woman selecting several men’s suit jackets, dress shirts,...
Woman charged in case of toddler who fell out of moving SUV in Fullerton
A La Habra woman was charged with misdemeanor child abuse after her toddler was seen on video in January falling out of a moving SUV at an Orange County intersection, NBC4 Investigates has learned. Court documents show Jacqueline Marie Hernandez, 35, was charged Wednesday in Orange County. An initial court...
Couple arrested for shoplifting and assaulting a store employee at the MainPlace Mall
A couple who were featured on the Santa Ana Police Department’s February 4th Wanted Wednesday for theft at a local department store and assaulting a Loss Prevention Officer have been arrested. Thanks to the SAPD’s AB-109 Task Force and the OCDA’s Investigators, Abel Andrade (32) of Tustin and his...
‘Skydiving while on disability leave.’ LAPD officer charged with insurance fraud
A Los Angeles police officer was charged with insurance fraud as he is accused of exaggerating an on-duty injury to collect disability benefits, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Christopher Brandon Carnahan of Norwalk had initially reported injuring his left elbow while on duty on May...
Weather whiplash blamed for surge in Orange County mosquito activity
A weather whiplash of warm and wet conditions is being blamed for a surge in mosquito activity across Southern California. Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District officials say they’re seeing about five times as many mosquitoes as they normally do this time of year. Officials report the increased presence...
Santa Ana Fun Run at Santa Ana Stadium on April 11
The City of Santa Ana will host its annual 5k and 10k Fun Run on Saturday, April 11 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Santa Ana Stadium, located at the corner of Civic Center Dr. and Flower St. The event will include a resource fair, food vendors, and other activities. This year’s theme is Superheroes, and participants are...

















