Border Patrol Agents, along with their canine team, discovered 11.9 pounds of crystal meth hidden in the bumper of a 24-year-old woman’s car at a border stop in Orange County, California. The drugs are estimated to have a street value of $214,000.00. The woman, a U.S. citizen, and the drugs…
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Ladera Ranch Woman Accused of Embezzlement
A 45-year-old Ladera Ranch woman has been charged with 3 felony charges after having been arrested on suspicion that she stole more than $100,000.00 from her employer. The Orange County, California woman was charged with Grand theft by employee, Acts constituting forgery and unauthorized use of personal identifying information. These…
Laguna Hills Man Arrested for Stalking
A 31-year-old Laguna Hills man was recently arrested on suspicion of stalking his wife, which was in violation of a restraining order, which she had filed against him. Orange County Sheriff’s detectives said that the man’s wife reported that her husband was following her in her car and had attempted…
irvine Man Arrested for Burglary
A 37 year old man was arrested for burglary after a string of office burglaries. The Irvine Police Department is currently looking into the possibility that this man may also be responsible for other Orange County office burglaries. Purses, wallets and briefcases were stolen from offices when left unattended. Burglary…
Kidnapping Laws in Orange County California
The crime of kidnapping is defined as the use of force or fear to take a person and move him or her a substantial distance. The penalty if convicted of kidnapping is up to 8 years in State Prison or more if the victim was injured or abused, if the…
Two Huntington Beach Residents Arrested for Selling and Transporting Drugs
A 24-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man, both Huntington Beach residents were arrested and are being charged with 3 felony counts of selling and transporting a controlled substance. It is being alleged that the woman, who was a waitress at a well-known restaurant, was selling cocaine while working. The man…
Lake Forest Man Arrsted for Receiving Stolen Property
An 18-year-old Oange County man was arrested and subsequently charged with 2 misdemeanor counts of receiving stolen property, after deputies tied a stolen camera and iPods to his Craigslist posting. Deputies responded to a report of a stolen camera and traced it to a posting of the same kind on…
Santa Ana P.D. Anti-Crusing Operations Results in Drugs and Weapons Charges
The Santa Ana Police Department arrested two men on Sunday night on drugs and weapons charges during an anti-cruising operation. A 36 year old Santa Ana man was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs and the driver, a resident of Downey, Ca, was arrested on gun-related charges. According to…
Hiring An Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney
Hiring the right criminal defense attorney in Orange County, California, can be the most important decision a person makes when being accused and/or charged with a criminal matter in the County of Orange. There are a few things a person should look for when trying to decide who the right…
Two Teens Arrested In Tustin California for Auto Theft
Two teens have been arested on suspicion of stealing a car and attempting to discard a loaded handgun. The two young individuals ran from police after a routine traffic stop but were found, with the help of helicopters, hiding in a Tustin backyard. These young individuals are facing serious charges,…