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'No Kings' Protest Disrupts Downtown
The No Kings protest grew tense late into the night as demonstrators and police clashed in several areas of downtown Santa Ana. Officers formed lines to contain the crowd, while some protesters…
Man Dies After Jumping in Front of Vehicle in Stanton
A man identified as Metotisi Angelo Falelaulii Jr. has died after jumping in front of a moving vehicle early Sunday morning in the city of Stanton, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred around 3:35 a.m. at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Second Street. Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to 911 calls reporting a pedestrian had been struck. When they arrived, deputies found Falelaulii unresponsive…
Tustin Man Arrested After Overnight SWAT Standoff
A standoff involving a barricaded suspect in a quiet Tustin neighborhood came to a peaceful resolution late Monday night after hours of negotiations and a heavy police presence. The incident began at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19th, when officers with the Tustin Police Department were dispatched to a home near the intersection of Saybrook Lane and Farmington Road. Neighbors contacted 911 after the man was seen pointing a gun at two adults and a child. Due to the potential threat…
Rollover Collision Draws Irvine PD Response
On May 15th at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers with the Irvine Police Department were dispatched to Park Place following reports of a rollover traffic collision involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, officers located a white Toyota with front-end damage and a blue Mazda that had overturned after striking the curb. Witnesses reported that the Mazda was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed before it collided with the Toyota and subsequently flipped…
Two-Car Crash Prompts Irvine PD Response
On March 10th at approximately 6:32 p.m., officers with the Irvine Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Rockfield Boulevard and Bake Parkway following reports of a two-vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers located a white passenger car and a black Honda Odyssey minivan with visible rear-end damage. Debris was scattered across multiple lanes, and traffic in the area…
Teen’s Fiery Audi Crash Ends Street Race; Friend Fled The Scene
On October 28, 2024 at around 8:35 p.m. a late-night street race ended in disaster yesterday when a teenage driver lost control of his black Audi, causing a rollover crash that left the vehicle engulfed in flames. The crash occurred along North Culver as the teen and a friend raced toward Walnut Avenue. The driver was quickly transported…
Bank Robbery Suspect Fires Shot, Escapes on Foot
On October 17th at approximately 12:03 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Chase Bank, located at the intersection of Bake Parkway and Portola, following reports of an armed robbery in progress. Upon receiving the 911 call, law enforcement was immediately mobilized to the scene, where an unidentified male suspect had already entered the bank. Investigators say the man got away with nearly $20,000. According to eyewitness accounts and surveillance footage, the suspect, described…
Family Escapes Unharmed as Fire Engulfs Two-Story Home
At 9:25 PM on October 13, 2024, firefighters rushed to a two-story home in unincorporated Tustin after a fire erupted, quickly spreading from the garage to the second floor. Upon arrival, crews were met with a well-involved fire, with heavy flames and smoke pouring from the garage area…
Brush Fire Near Saddleback Church Quickly Contained; E-Biker Arrested
At approximately 1 PM on October 6, 2024, a brush fire ignited near the parking lot of Saddleback Church, spreading rapidly toward adjacent roads. Firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and deputies from the Sheriff's Department responded quickly…
Rollover Crash in Tustin: Drivers Ignore Police Roadblocks
At approximately 4:50 PM on Monday, September 30th, a serious rollover accident unfolded at the intersection of Yorba and Irvine Boulevard in Tustin, leaving the area in disarray and prompting a significant police response. The crash involved two vehicles—a white Crown Victoria and a grey Honda—leading to the Honda flipping over upon…
Multiple Injured in Santa Ana Vehicle Crash: Scene Under Investigation
At approximately 7:50 PM on Friday, the 27th, a serious two-vehicle collision took place, prompting a swift emergency response. The accident, which occurred on East Chestnut Ave and South Lyon Street in Santa Ana, left multiple individuals injured. Emergency medical…
Funeral Escort Motorcycle Bursts Into Flames on 261 Freeway
At approximately 10:52 AM today, a funeral procession motorcycle caught fire on the northbound 261 freeway, just before the Irvine Boulevard exit. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded promptly to the incident. Upon arrival, emergency services found the motorcycle fully engulfed in flames…
Fatal Roll Over in Costa Mesa: One Dead On Scene
On Monday, September 23rd at 9AM, a fatal traffic collision occurred at the intersection of Sunflower Avenue and Fairview Street in Santa Ana. Santa Ana Police and Costa Mesa Police responded to the scene, where a commercial truck and a red vehicle were involved in a serious accident. The driver of the city sewage truck, whose identity…
Attempted Armed Robbery at South Coast Plaza: Shots Fired at Luxury Vehicle
On September 22 at approximately 8:30 PM, an armed robbery unfolded outside Bloomingdale's at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. An unidentified…
Vehicle Pileup Under Freeway
On September 16, 2024, at approximately 7:50 PM, a significant multi-vehicle accident took place beneath the 5 Freeway on Culver Blvd, involving four vehicles, including one occupied by a bystander. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene…
Collision at 5 Freeway Entrance
At 8:03 PM this evening, a traffic incident took place at the intersection of Sand Canyon Ave. and the 5 Freeway entrance in Irvine. A black vehicle was traveling southbound, preparing to enter the freeway…