CRIME & SAFETY
Man, 33, convicted of gruesome cartel-related murders in Orange County
In one of the more brutal scenes to ever unfold in Southern California, a 33-year-old man from Phoenix, Arizona has been convicted of four cartel-related murders in 2015 that left three victims shot to death in a burning car in Orange County and a fourth victim filmed while taking his dying breaths, authorities announced this […]
Theft suspects wanted for targeting Orange County shopping mall
Police are searching for a group of suspects wanted for organized retail theft at an Orange County shopping mall. The four suspects allegedly targeted a Champs Sports store at the Irvine Spectrum, according to the Irvine Police Department. They allegedly stole Nike products from the retailer before fleeing the shopping center in two vehicles — […]
Police find ATM robbery suspect gambling at Southern California casino
One of two people suspected in an ATM robbery in Huntington Beach earlier this year was arrested at a Southern California casino over the weekend, police said. The incident occurred on Feb. 1 when officers responded to a report of a robbery targeting an ATM maintenance worker, the Huntington Beach Police Department posted on Instagram. […]
Firefighters Quell Mobile Home Fire in San Juan Capistrano, Prevent Wildfire Spread
Firefighters raced to battle a mobile home inferno late last night in San Juan Capistrano, according to reports. The blaze, which ignited in the 31100 block of Old San Juan Road just after the 11 PM hour, was met with a rapid response from emergency crews. Upon arrival, firefighters were...
ATM robbery suspect busted at California casino
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - A man accused of robbing an ATM was caught red-handed gambling at a casino in Riverside County. According to authorities, two alleged robbers took a large amount of cash from a Chase branch ATM in Huntington Beach on Feb. 1 and ran away from the scene.
Parrot caught in fishing line rescued from tree by firefighters using crane
A parrot caught in a fishing line has been rescued from a tree by firefighters in California.Orange County Fire Authority shared footage of the firefighter freeing the bird from the line before making his way back down to the truck.“We’re not sure how it happened but we’re glad we could get it down to free it from the rest of the line,” the authorities wrote, sharing the video on social media.A statement also confirmed the parrot has been taken in by a local animal care service after the rescue.
Man on 405 overpass prompts lane closures on freeway
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — A man appearing ready to jump from an overpass has backed up traffic for hours Thursday on the Santa Ana (405) Freeway in Huntington Beach. Police were called about 2 p.m. Thursday about a man at the overpass on McFadden Avenue, California Highway Patrol Officer Duane Graham said.
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