Tag: crime

Six-Month Investigation Leads To Five Men Charged In Illegal Street Racing

IRVINE—An investigation into illegal street racing in Irvine led to the arrests of five men accused of planning and taking part in multiple street races last year, authorities announced Jan. 28. The six-month investigation focused on racing occurring on the 241 and 261 Toll Roads, which wind along Irvine’s borders and connect near the mountainous…


European Visitor Suspected of Anaheim Homicide

A Romanian native is being sought by Anaheim homicide detectives in connection with a fatal shooting in the northern Orange County city. The Anaheim Police Department on Jan. 27 announced a $1 million arrest warrant ]for Florin Raducanu, 37, related to the fatal shooting of a 42-year-old man. Both the suspect and victim are from…


Anaheim Police Probe Shooting Death

Anaheim homicide detectives are looking for the driver of a newer-model minivan in connection with a fatal shooting in the city. The investigation began Jan. 24 after a man was shot at least once at 7:37 p.m. at Abby’s Anaheimer Inn at 1201 W. Katella Ave. He was transferred to a nearby hospital, where he…


Garden Grove Men Charged With Defrauding State Unemployment Agency for $500,000

Two business owners are being prosecuted for allegedly facilitating false unemployment claims for COVID-19 relief money through California’s Employment Development Department (EDD). Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Todd Spitzer made the announcement during a Jan. 25 press conference, where he said nearly $500,000 in cash and bank accounts was recovered during the investigation. Spitzer said…


Man Dies in Fullerton Stabbing

The Fullerton Police Department is investigating the fatal stabbing of a 36-year-old man. Police said they received reports of an attack in the 4000 block of West Valencia Drive Jan. 23 about 11:30 p.m.  They discovered the victim in the 200 block of South Turner Avenue, which is adjacent to West Valencia Drive. First responders attempted to help the victim,…


Another Orange County Inmate Dies of COVID Complications

A second Orange County inmate died Jan. 21 from COVID-19 related complications, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) said. The 37-year-old man—who was booked by the Fullerton Police Department in 2017 on suspicion of homicide and attempted murder—tested positive for the virus last December. He was transferred to a local hospital Jan. 6, but died…


China Insider: Defense Bill Orders U.S. Treasury to Probe Chinese Money Laundering

The U.S. Treasury Department will investigate the risks posed by China’s money laundering and develop a strategy to defend against it, as required by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021.


Woman Accused of Taking Laptop From Pelosi’s Office During US Capitol Breach Arrested

A woman who was wanted for allegedly taking a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the U.S. Capitol breach has been arrested, the Justice Department said. Riley June Williams, from Pennsylvania, was arrested on Jan. 18 in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the department indicated on its website. Law enforcement officials told several media…


Santa Ana Police Probe Shooting Death

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man fatally shot in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) discovered the victim Jan. 10 at 5:43 a.m. He suffered gunshot wounds to his upper torso, and was found at the 800 south block of Townsend Street. Orange County Fire Authority employees pronounced the man…


Man Charged with Hate Crime at Huntington Beach Pier

A 34-year-old knife-wielding man was charged Jan. 8 with a racially-charged attack at the Huntington Beach Pier. Casey John Roberts is facing one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of violation of civil rights—violent injury and a count of criminal threats—along with hate crime sentencing enhancements. Roberts is accused of…