Crime & Public Safety

City Officials Confirm Seven Homes Red-Tagged and Two Demolished in the Capistrano Bay District Amidst Relentless Wave Activity.

A Significant Crack in a Coastal Bluff Has Led to the Precautionary Closure of a Southbound Lane on Pacific Coast Highway, Impacting Local Commuters.

Anaheim Police and Orange County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad Responded to the Scene Monday Night After Park Security Discovered Two Bags Believed to Be Intentionally Left to Appear Dangerous.

A Delta Air Lines Passenger Was Arrested After Allegedly Stealing an Airport Vehicle and Crashing It on the Airfield, Leading to Temporary Flight Delays and Security Concerns.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Announces Focused Traffic Safety Operations and Issues Driving Tips Amidst National Pedestrian Fatality Concerns.

City Officials Have Closed Piers and Beaches and Are Distributing Sandbags as High Surf and Elevated Tides Threaten Homes and Businesses Across the Balboa Peninsula and Other Low-Lying Areas.

City Crews Are Working to Mitigate Widespread Inundation Affecting Streets and Properties, with a Coastal Flood Advisory Remaining in Effect for Orange County Beaches Until Tuesday.

City Officials Cite Higher-Than-Normal Surf and Elevated Tides From Tropical Storm Rachel, Warning of Continued Flood Risks and Urging Residents to Take Precautions.

Alejandro Navarrete Mendoza, a 42-Year-Old Parolee, Faces Multiple Severe Charges Following His Arrest by Authorities Attempting to Cross the Border Last Week.

The Department Encourages Safe Travel Habits for Children and Heightened Awareness for Drivers as Part of a National Event.

A Washington State Man Faces Charges After Allegedly Taking an Aircraft Tug, Crashing It, and Attempting to Steal a Second Vehicle at the Orange County Airport.

Federal Prosecutors Allege Wanying 'Heather' Zhang Spied on the Son of Taiwan's President on U.s. Soil, Raising National Security Concerns.

A Three-Month Investigation by Orange County Sheriff’s Department Units Led to Five Arrests and the Recovery of Approximately $4.3 Million in Suspected Stolen Catalytic Converters.

City Resources, Including Officers and Wildlife Experts, Were Deployed for Hours Following a Report of a Venomous Snake That Later Proved to Be Based on a Fabricated Image.

A Significant Public Safety Response Was Launched After an Individual Reported a Deadly Gaboon Viper Sighting, Later Admitting the Photographic Evidence Was Created by Artificial Intelligence.

Jury Selection Is Underway for a Beaumont Man Accused of a 2015 Shooting Death Following a Vehicle Collision.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Highlights Critical Safety Measures During Child Passenger Safety Week, as a New State Law Approaches in 2027.

Five Individuals Were Arrested, and Over $4.3 Million in Suspected Stolen Catalytic Converters Were Recovered Following a Three-Month Multi-Agency Investigation Spanning Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

Forecasters Warn of Elevated Surf and Coastal Flood Risks Next Week, Following a Summer of Erosion From Southern Swells.

A Collaborative Countywide Effort Aims to Equip Students and Families with Essential Knowledge Regarding E-Bike Regulations, Device Differences, and Safe Riding Practices.

Governor Newsom Signed AB 46, Granting Judges Expanded Authority to Deny Mental Health Diversion to Defendants Considered a Public Safety Risk, a Move Supported by Local Prosecutors.

Glen R. Sprowl Jr. of Stanton Has Been Awarded the Prestigious Carnegie Medal for His Courageous Actions During the Tragic Incident in Trabuco Canyon Last Year.

Kevin Pearsall, 59, Pleaded Not Guilty to Multiple Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Following the Alleged Discovery of Hidden Cameras at Bolsa Chica State Beach Lifeguard Headquarters.

Governor Newsom's Emergency Declaration Directs State Agencies to Prepare Communities and Infrastructure for Severe Winter Weather Expected to Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Coastal Flooding.

The 'Know Your Limit' Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness About the Dangers of Impaired Driving Through Interactive Demonstrations.