A California man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the …continue reading
On March 6, 2023, Homicide detectives arrested 35-year-old Jarid Nakamura for a 2020 murder, previously believed to be an accidental overdose. On July 6, 2020, officers responded to the 1700 block of Cedar Avenue to assist the Fire Department on an overdose death of a female adult. At the time, …continue reading
An orthopedic surgeon has been found guilty by a federal jury of accepting more than $315,000 in bribes and kickbacks for performing spinal surgeries at a now-defunct Long Beach hospital whose owner was imprisoned for committing a massive workers’ compensation insurance fraud, the Justice Department announced. Dr. David Hobart Payne, …continue reading
On March 5, 2023, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue regarding a stabbing in progress, which resulted in an officer-involved shooting. Preliminary investigation revealed the suspect stabbed the victim multiple times. As the officer arrived on scene, the suspect was stabbing the …continue reading
One driver was arrested for driving under the influence at a DUI checkpoint on March 3, 2023. The DUI checkpoint was held at Artesia Boulevard, east of Cherry Avenue from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. 11 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, 237 …continue reading
Constantin Sandu of Romania, a suspected organized crime figure, was arrested and charged in a federal complaint with masterminding a scheme to steal more than $5 million in California unemployment insurance benefits intended to help workers impacted by the pandemic. According to the complaint, Sandu conspired with 214 unnamed Romanian …continue reading
Over the past two months, Burglary detectives have been investigating 23 commercial burglaries, with similar circumstances, that occurred from early January through February.They believe three different groups are responsible for these commercial burglaries and are following all leads to identify and apprehend the suspects. In response to these crimes, we …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for February 26 through March 04 2023 include gas prices, low-income relief, and delinquent property tax relief. Top Ten Stories for February 26 through March 04 2023 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last year (excluding weather forecasts and events): Governor Newsom lists …continue reading
On Thursday, March 2, Ian Benjamin Rogers was sentenced to 108 months in prison and Jarrod Copeland was sentenced to 54 months in prison for their respective roles in crimes including a conspiracy to destroy the Democratic Headquarters in Sacramento, announced United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and FBI Special …continue reading
The FBI and partners with the United States Attorney’s Office, the Los Angeles Police Department, the Hawthorne Police Department, and the Inglewood Police Department joined today to announce an investigation and reward offer related to a series of armed robberies over the past year in Los Angeles County targeting armored …continue reading
At 1:50 a.m. on March 1, 2023, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 22000 block of Bellcroft Drive in Lake Forest for an unknown trouble call. When deputies arrived, they located a woman in her 70s with multiple stab wounds inside the residence. The woman was pronounced deceased …continue reading
On February 24, 2023, members of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Border Division’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) arrested two individuals suspected of purchasing stolen merchandise from organized retail theft crews. In January 2023, Border Division’s ORCTF investigators supported by private sector retail theft investigators initiated a criminal investigation …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for February 19 through February 25 2023 include Nashville on the Coast, storm water, and a coyote attack. Top Ten Stories for February 19 through February 25 2023 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last year (excluding weather forecasts and events): Seal Beach …continue reading