Tag: crime

Three Gymnasts Sue Coaches and Owner of Orange County Gym

SANTA ANA—Three gymnasts are suing an Aliso Viejo-based gym, alleging they were battered and emotionally abused by their coaches. Azarian Gymnastics did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the suit filed March 19 in Orange County Superior Court. The suit filed on behalf of Ashton Woodbury, 19, of Berkeley, Katelyn You, 15,…


Pedestrian Killed in Garden Grove Publicly Identified

GARDEN GROVE—A man killed by a hit-and-run driver in Garden Grove was publicly identified March 22. Gaspar Hernandez, 30, was a resident of Orange, according to the Orange County coroner’s office. Officers dispatched at 3:30 a.m. March 21 to the area of Katella Avenue and Dino Street found the man down in the No. 3…


The Consequences of Catalytic Convertor Thefts Are Becoming Deadly

Catalytic convertor thefts are on the rise—and apparently the costly metals found inside are precious enough to warrant risking one’s life for. Unbeknownst to victims who are about to head off to work for the day, they start their car to find it has become extremely loud without the sound muffling device, while others come out to find a thief has been crushed under the car…


The Consequences of Catalytic Converter Thefts Are Becoming Deadly

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise—and apparently the costly metals found inside are precious enough to warrant risking one’s life for. Victims who are about to head off to work for the day start their car to find it has become extremely loud without the sound muffling device, while others come out to find that a thief has been crushed under their car due to…


Former Costa Mesa Police Chief Honored With Park Eponym

Costa Mesa will rename its Civic Center Park after the longest-serving police chief in the city’s history. City council voted March 16 to change the 111 Fair Dr. green space’s moniker to Neth Park in recognition of retired Costa Mesa Police Chief Roger Neth. The motion also authorized the city manager to appropriate the necessary…


Former Costa Mesa Police Chief Honored With Eponymous Park

Costa Mesa will rename its Civic Center Park after the longest-serving police chief in the city’s history. City council voted March 16 to change the 111 Fair Dr. green space’s moniker to Neth Park in recognition of retired Costa Mesa Police Chief Roger Neth. The motion also authorized the city manager to appropriate the necessary…


Victoria Crime Statistics Show Lockdown Impacts

There were 37,505 breaches of coronavirus health orders in Victoria last year and a nine per cent increase in family violence incidents, new crime statistics show. Overall, the number of recorded offences in the state increased by 2.3 per cent to almost 550,000 during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the virus-related offences occurred between April…


Police: Suspected Thief Crushed While Stealing Car Part in Anaheim

ANAHEIM—A suspected thief was crushed to death by a Toyota Prius as he was apparently trying to steal its catalytic converter March 17, Anaheim police said. Officers were called to the 1600 block of North Placentia Avenue at about 6:20 a.m., according to Sgt. Shane Carringer of the Anaheim Police Department. When they arrived they…


Naked Man Walks Into Subway, Sets Fire to Potato Chip Rack

A man who set fire to a potato chip rack at an Anaheim Subway while naked is set to be arraigned March 18. Jason William Ackroyd faces felony charges of arson of property, attempted arson of property, indecent exposure, as well as a misdemeanor charge or resisting arrest. Police said the charges came after a nude man walked into a…


Former Federal Prosecutor Announces Bid for Orange County District Attorney’s Office 

A former U.S. prosecutor has announced his bid to challenge current Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Todd Spitzer during the next election. Former federal prosecutor Pete Hardin, who served as a Marine Corps officer, accused Spitzer during a March 16 press conference of using the office “for his own personal and political game.” “I’m gravely concerned that our current district attorney fights…