Man Drops From Overpass, Shuts Down 55 Freeway In Costa Mesa: Report

Witnesses reportedly saw the man scaling the fence on the overpass before letting go and falling on Thursday, authorities say.

Rainbow Fentanyl Found In OC, Suspects Arrested In Newport Beach

Roughly 30,000 multicolored fentanyl pills were seized in Newport Beach Tuesday, authorities say.

Suspects Sought For Arson Attack On Orange County Planned Parenthood

The two suspects were caught on video throwing a Molotov cocktail through the front door of a Planned Parenthood in 2022, authorities say.

Police Activity In Newport Neighborhood: Suspect Arrested

The activity was reported at around 8:31 a.m. in a neighborhood near Dover and Westcliff drives, authorities say.

2 Arrested In Home Burglary In Newport Beach Monday

The home burglary was reported in the area of Pelican Point Drive and Shoreline, Newport Beach police said.

Delta Plane Engine Catches Fire At John Wayne Airport Forcing Passengers To Deplane

Jay Blackmon, a passenger on board, caught the incident on camera and said he couldn't wait to get off the plane.

Plane Engine Catches Fire During Takeoff At John Wayne Airport Tuesday

The blaze was reported in a Delta Airlines 757 engine at 1:25 p.m., Orange County fire officials said.

Newport Consultant Behind College Cheating Scandal Sentenced To Prison

The college admissions consultant behind the $25 million bribery scheme that rattled the nation was sentenced to years in prison.

Shots Fired Outside Of Nordstrom In Costa Mesa Thursday: Report

Police were called to a reported shooting in a South Coast Plaza parking lot Thursday night.

Firefighters Battle Second Alarm Fire On Lido Isle In Newport Beach

At least one home was said to be on fire, with flames presenting danger to surrounding structures.

Man Accused Of Killing Escort In Newport Beach Sentenced

A 36-year-old Santa Ana man was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years to life in prison for killing an escort in a Newport Beach office building.

Police Swarm Newport Neighborhood Tuesday Afternoon

Residents living in a Newport Beach neighborhood got a scare Tuesday afternoon as police responded to a report of a possible break-in.

Felon Sentenced For Child Abuse After Baby Ingests 'Foreign Substance'

The Costa Mesa man pleaded guilty Monday and was sentenced to two years in prison, court records show.

Newport Beach Lawyer Michael Avenatti Gets 14 Years In Prison

The 51-year-old former Newport Beach resident will serve the 14-year term consecutive to his previously-imposed sentences in New York.

Newport Beach Attorney Michael Avenatti Sent To 14 Years For Fraud

Avenatti rose to fame representing adult-film actress Stormy Daniels in her litigation against former President Donald Trump.

Man Charged In Suspected Thanksgiving Day Road Rage Shooting In OC

The 41-year-old suspect has a prior conviction for assault with a deadly weapon and car theft, both felonies, authorities said.

Trucking Company Magnate Sentenced For Fatal Explosion, COVID Fraud

Carl Bradley Johansson, 63, of Newport Beach was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for conspiracy in the explosion and fraud.

Victim ID'd As Costa Mesa Man In Thanksgiving Day Shooting

Costa Mesa police officers believe that the shooting was triggered by a minor traffic incident Thursday.

Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Injured In Costa Mesa Thanksgiving Day

A man was in custody Friday in connection with a shooting in Costa Mesa on Thanksgiving Day that left one person dead.

1 Dead, 2 Critically Wounded After Shooting In Costa Mesa Thursday

While no immediate arrests were made, authorities said that one person was killed and two were critically injured in the shooting.

1 Killed After Car Crashes Into Parked Box Truck In Newport Beach

The crash was reported just after 8 p.m. at 3334 westbound Pacific Coast Highway on Sunday night.

Resident Finds Body Near OC Apartment Complex: Report

A person walking past a Costa Mesa apartment in Costa Mesa this week discovered the body of a 30-year-old man, authorities said.

OC Man Embezzled $2.6M From Newport Beach Business, Prosecutors Say

The man was arrested Monday on mail and wire fraud after he reportedly submitted bogus invoices from 2012 through 2022.

Costa Mesa Resident ID'd In Fatal Seal Beach Crash With Big Rig

The crash happened in the early hours of Thursday morning after a big rig and motorcycle crashed on the 405 freeway.

OC Sheriff Releases New Forensic Image Of 2013 Newport Beach John Doe

The man’s body was found by a commercial fishing vessel about a mile off the coast of Newport Beach in December 2013.

10K Gallons Of Sewage Leaks Into Newport Harbor, Prompting Closures

A sewage leak from an Orange County Sanitation District line spilled roughly 10,600 gallons of sewage into the Newport Harbor Friday.

Body Found On 405 Freeway In Orange County

The early-morning discovery prompted the California Highway Patrol to issue a SigAlert.

Newport Security Manager Acquitted Of Dealing Fatal Fentanyl Dose

While the 48-year-old former security manager was acquitted, he was also convicted on other drug dealing charges in Orange County.

Costa Mesa Man Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riots

The 24-year-old man faces 42 months in prison after he pleaded guilty for his role in the insurgency at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6.

Security Manager Sold Fentanyl To Patrons In OC, Prosecutors Say

The man reportedly sold a lethal dose of fentanyl to a 25-year-old Santa Ana man while working as a security guard at a Newport Beach bar.

Possible Human Remains Found Under Freeway In Costa Mesa

Caltrans officials discovered the remains while inspecting a culvert that runs under the 55 freeway in Costa Mesa.

Truck Slams Into 2 Costa Mesa Restaurants, Driver Suspected Of DUI

Three people were injured in the crash Saturday, including a pregnant employee who was scheduled to go on maternity leave the following day.

$350K Awarded To Newport Beach Police; Patrols Increased

The department says it will bolster its DUI checkpoints, increase patrols and fund new safety programs through the grant.

OC Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Newport Carjacking; Fleeing Police

A man accused of stealing two cars at gunpoint and hiding out in a partially built home in Newport Beach was taken into custody.

Police Arrest Armed Carjacking Suspect Following Hours-Long Standoff In Newport Beach

A witness to the carjacking said the armed suspect pulled a lady from the first car before crashing into a nearby office.

Carjacking Suspect Barricades Inside Newport Beach Home

A car was stolen from Fashion Island, Newport Beach Police say.

OCDA's Recusal Sought In Case Against Costa Mesa Civil Engineer

An Orange County senior civil engineer is charged with threatening public officials, including Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer.

Self-Described 'Incel' Pepper-Sprayed Woman In OC, Prosecutors Allege

The 25-year-old man was charged after reportedly posting a video of himself sexually harassing and pepper-spraying women in Costa Mesa.

1 Dead In Car Fire In Costa Mesa: Police

The incident prompted authorities to shut down the intersection of 17th Street and Newport Boulevard early Friday morning.

39 Newport Beach Apartment Damaged In Electrical Fire: Report

Two firefighters were injured last week in a blaze that charred dozens of apartment units in Newport Beach.