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Law enforcement warns of hugging robbers in Southern California
While two people have been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery in Orange County earlier this month, authorities are warning Southern Californians to be vigilant of approaching strangers who appear to want a hug.
Laguna Woods Home Engulfed in Flames, Family Evacuated but Dog Perishes in Fire
In the early hours of Monday morning, a dog was discovered deceased following a house fire in Laguna Woods, Orange County. According to KTLA, the incident occurred in the 5100 block of Brazo shortly after 1 AM when firefighters arrived at a single-story residence emitting smoke. Efforts to extinguish the blaze were caught on video, showing a firefighter cutting through the roof to release smoke and heat from the home.
California guy is being arrested after killing and beheading elderly parents and family dog
Ronald Walter Gerdvil, 77, and Antoinette Gerdvil, 79 were killed in their house, the family dog too, while Joseph Brandon Gerdvil, 41, was arrested. Thus, a grave incident occurred on July 9, 2024, in a mobile home park located in San Juan Capistrano, California. OCSD deputies were active before 0730 hours carrying out their duties and dealing with a report of domestic violence and disorder. When they got there, they saw the heads and bodies of the old couple and their pet which is rather gruesome to see.
Santa Ana Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Gang-Related Murder Committed at Age 17 in Orange County
An Orange County man has been taken into custody for a gang-related murder that happened over two years ago when he was 17, Santa Ana police said. Kevin Chavez, now 19, was arrested on July 12, for the fatal shooting that occurred on the evening of April 28, 2022. According...
Police shoot, kill Southern California man who called 911 on himself
A 27-year-old Orange County man was shot dead by police last month in what appears to have been an intentional ploy to get officers to open fire on him, authorities announced Monday. The June 15 incident began just after 5 a.m. when Fullerton Police Department dispatchers received a 911 call from a person reporting […]
California Man Shot After Heinous Decapitation Of Parents, Dog
Every once in a while, we hear of news stories that shake us to the core. Stories that are so heinous it's hard to fathom that people are capable of such terrible acts. Last week, a Southern California neighborhood was rattled by an unspeakable act of violence. Police in San...
1,000 Xanax pills, ghost guns among items found in 'suspicious vehicle' in Orange County
BUENA PARK, Calif. - A search of a "suspicious vehicle" in Buena Park resulted in one arrest and the recovery of multiple items including ghost guns, Xanax pills, and license plates. According to the Buena Park Police Department, officers contacted that suspicious vehicle parked near Knott and Lincoln Sunday, noting...
Security guard arrested for allegedly stealing teen's e-bike in Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. - A security guard accused of stealing a teen's e-bike in Irvine has been arrested, according to police. The incident happened Thursday at the Rattlesnake Reservoir, located in the Orchard Hills area, north of Portola Parkway. Police said the 13-year-old filed a police report immediately after his Super...
Burglary suspects ram car into Orange County gun store
Security camera video captured a crew of brazen burglars ramming a stolen Kia into the front of an Orange County gun store Saturday morning.It happened at the Fowler Gun Room in Orange. The driver of the stolen car backed into the front window three times before smashing through the metal security gate. The group smashed through the glass display cases with sledgehammers. In less than two minutes, the suspects shoved 85 handguns and rifles into large bags as the store's alarm rang out. Similar gun thefts have plagued businesses recently in at least four other counties. The four other robberies happened...
Detectives think a brazen break-in at an Orange County gun store is related to one in Ventura County
Detectives think thieves who used a stolen car to smash into, and ransack a gun store in Orange County may be the same ones who committed a similar crime in Camarillo. Early Saturday morning, eight thieves smashed their way into a gun store in the City of Orange. Surveillance video caught it on tape. The thieves had to ram the stolen car into the gun shop window three times before getting inside the building.
Good Samaritan foils kidnapping attempt of 12-year-old girl by pretending to be her mother
Editor's note: This article was originally published on September 8, 2021. It has since been updated. Thanks to a quick-thinking good Samaritan, 12-year-old Amy Martinez narrowly escaped a terrifying kidnapping attempt. Amy, speaking to KTLA, recalled walking to Lathrop Intermediate School in Santa Ana when a homeless woman suddenly grabbed her. "I thought that I was never going to see my mom or my family again," Amy shared about the 2018 incident. "She just came up to me and went like this," Amy said, simulating a bear hug. "And then she started walking with me away."
Six Suspects Charged with Conspiracy in Southern California Gun Store Burglaries
Six suspects are slated to appear before the federal court in Santa Ana, following charges of conspiring to burglarize federally licensed firearm stores across Southern California. As reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California, the six men are accused of utilizing a brazen tactic to execute a series of burglaries—smashing stolen vehicles into gun storefronts to gain entry and make off with weaponry.
Alleged car-to-car gunman in Southern California opens fire with child in car
A 45-year-old man from Riverside County accused of a car-to-car shooting that left one man injured was arrested and is facing additional charges for opening fire while his child was reportedly in the vehicle late last month, authorities announced. The violence, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, unfolded just […]
Fast facts from Newport Beach Police to keep our community safe
Scammers and pickpockets operate by taking advantage of a moment when their victims are distracted. This often includes creating distractions (especially when they work in pairs or groups). They try to overwhelm you or divert your attention to create an opportunity to take your property. It is important to maintain situational awareness to avoid being the victim of a pickpocket or distraction theft.
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