On Friday, July 15, 2022, Westminster Police Department detectives received information a wanted homicide suspect was in an apartment located in the 3300 block of Lincoln Avenue in the City of Anaheim. The West County SWAT Team responded to serve a search/arrest warrant for the suspect. During the service of …continue reading
On July 9, 2022, at approximately 11:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of East 17th Street regarding a dispute inside of a vehicle, which resulted in an officer involved shooting. The first arriving officers observed a man, in his 30s to 40s, standing on a roof holding …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for November 14 through November 20 include an undetermined death and a police shooting in Long Beach, and the opening of Amazon Fresh in Cerritos. Top Ten Stories for November 14 through November 20 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding …continue reading
On Nov. 12, 2021, at approximately 8:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Los Coyotes Diagonal and Woodruff Avenue regarding an unknown trouble call, which resulted in an officer involved shooting. The first arriving officers located a man inside of a parked vehicle on Los Coyotes Diagonal near …continue reading
On Oct. 31, 2021 at approximately 1:04 a.m., officers were dispatched after gunshots were heard in the 1900 block of Harbor Avenue. The first arriving officer located a man on the west sidewalk who pointed a weapon in the direction of the officer, that appeared to be a firearm. An …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for October 24 through October 30 include the 562 area code, January 6 riot, and a fatal Long Beach traffic accident. Top Ten Stories for October 24 through October 30 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): …continue reading
Update: Suspect arrested Carlos Castro, aged 27, of Los Angeles, was booked at the Orange County Jail after being arrested for allegedly committing assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer (California Penal Code 245(c)). Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Westminster Area California Highway Patrol …continue reading
Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Todd Spitzer released the investigation findings and legal conclusions of the Garden Grove Police Department officer-involved shooting of James Salazar. The full letter, “OCDA Report Officer-Involved Shooting – James Salazar” is available at www.orangecountyda.org by selecting Officer-Involved Shootings and Custodial Death Letters under the Reports …continue reading
On May 26, 2021 at approximately 11:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West 52nd Street regarding a call of a person with a gun. An officer-involved shooting occurred without injury. When they arrived, officers saw the suspect exiting a residence with a rifle. The suspect matched …continue reading
On April 2, 2021 at approximately 5:15 a.m., officers and the Long Beach Fire Department simultaneously responded to the 2800 block of Golden Avenue after a 9-1-1 call about a man who appeared to have had a heart attack and also a woman threatening suicide. It later turned out the …continue reading
On Feb. 6, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Magnolia Avenue and 14th Street regarding a call of a person with a gun, which resulted in an officer-involved shooting. Officers responded within minutes due to five recent shootings that occurred in a five block …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for November 22 through November 28 include Amazon in Cypress, COVID-19 in Long Beach, and seasonal events. Top Ten Stories for November 22 through November 28 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Room with a view: …continue reading
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On Friday, November 27, 2020, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a motor officer with the Buena Park Police Department was involved in an officer involved shooting in the area of westbound SR-91, west of Brookhurst Street within the city of Fullerton. A motor officer with the Buena Park Police Department conducted …continue reading