On Oct. 5, 2021 at approximately 03:01 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision on the northbound 710 Freeway in the area of the 9th Street offramp. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male pedestrian in the roadway. The Long Beach Fire Department responded to the scene and determined …continue reading
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of a New Zealand man who allegedly coerced young women into filming sexually explicit videos. Michael James Pratt and co-conspirators allegedly used the internet to recruit young women for modeling jobs. The women who …continue reading
An Israeli man was sentenced today to 360 months in federal prison for blackmailing dozens of girls into producing child pornography for him. Elad Gaber, 39, was sentenced by United States District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez, who also ordered him placed on lifetime supervised release once he completes serving his …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for October 03 through October 09 include a religious scam, homelessness and mental health, and free compost. Top Ten Stories for October 03 through October 09 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Ex-pastor of Orange County …continue reading
On October 2, 2021, at approximately 2:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a possible stabbing victim near the area of Linden Avenue and Harding Street, which resulted in the death of a male adult. Upon arrival, officers located several citizens rendering aid to a man with an …continue reading
On October 1, 2021, at approximately 11:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to a reported shooting victim near the intersection of 14th Street and Olive Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult lying in the roadway suffering from apparent gunshot wounds …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for September 2021 include unemployment fraud, LAUSD turmoil, child pornography, and a car show. The Top Ten Stories for September 2021 were the most read stories at Orange County Breeze over the month of September 2020 (excluding weather forecasts and events): Former inmate sentenced to five years …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for September 26 through October 02 include an arrest in Seal Beach, a safety zone in Huntington Beach, and an OC scam. Top Ten Stories for September 26 through October 02 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and …continue reading
The former pastor of the Westminster-based Church of the Healthy Self was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for orchestrating a church-based investment scam that took in more than $33 million. Kent R.E. Whitney, 39, formerly of Newport Beach but who currently resides in Northern California, was sentenced by …continue reading
A man was arrested after allegedly engaging in online sexual communication with a minor and arranging to meet the minor for sexual purposes. In early September 2021, the Seal Beach Police Department received information about an adult male who engaged in sexually explicit online communications with a person believed to …continue reading
A Lynwood man who organized and led a crew – dubbed the “Oxy Bandits” by law enforcement – that committed 15 armed robberies of independent “mom-and-pop” pharmacies throughout Southern California was sentenced today to 240 months in federal prison. Tyrome Lewis, 26, a.k.a. “Boobie,” was sentenced by United States District …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for September 19 through September 25 include a new Lakewood festival, turmoil in Los Al Unified, and a Seal Beach car show. Top Ten Stories for September 19 through September 25 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and …continue reading
The FBI is engaged in a nationwide effort to build public awareness of hate crimes and to encourage reporting to law enforcement. Los Angeles is running advertisements in multiple languages in key areas to reach a variety of communities with diverse populations. Hate crimes are among the highest priorities at …continue reading