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Irvine, CA – A “car-hopping” suspect has been arrested by the Irvine Police Department (IPD). Garrett Martelli, 29, of Yorba Linda, was arrested for burglary and being under the influence of a controlled substance. At approximately 2:45 a.m. today, June 15, 2016, IPD officers responded to the 2800…

IRVINE, Calif.: On the heels of another successful Super Pet Adoption event, the Irvine Animal Care Center announces its inaugural Paw It Forward Summer Drive, a fundraiser that continues through Aug. 31. The Center has set a donation goal of $15,000 to go toward two special programs offered by the…

Two Men Arrested for Weapon and Drug Charges   Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department has arrested two men for various weapon and drug related charges. The suspects are identified as Rigoberto Donan, 36, and Frank Perez, 45, both of Santa Ana.   At approximately 11:00 p.m. on June 13,…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a man following a vehicle pursuit.  The suspect is identified as Carl Gonzalez, 33, of Santa Ana. He was arrested on charges including evading a police officer, obstructing/resisting a peace officer, hit and run causing property…

  Update - June 8, 2016: Indecent Exposure Subject Identified Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has identified the subject in a lewd conduct and indecent exposure case. His name is not being released pending the ongoing investigation. On June 3, 2016, a man was observed by…

IRVINE, Calif.: The City of Irvine is accepting applications for three vacant positions on the Irvine Residents with Disabilities Board. The Board is a public advisory body of the City of Irvine that reports to the Community Services Commission, providing input on the needs of Irvine residents with…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested a man for fraudulently using a victim’s stolen credit card. Suspect Nicholas Bryson, 20, of Irvine, was arrested on charges including forgery, false personation of another, presenting a false identification to an officer, commercial burglary…

Irvine, CA – The observations of alert Irvine officers resulted in the arrest of three suspects in two separate stolen car cases over the weekend. In the first case, two suspects were arrested Friday, June 3, 2016. They are identified as Alfredo Mercado, 43, and Jaime Reynoso, 35, both of Santa Ana…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested three suspects for possession of stolen property. The suspects are identified as Chad Clausson, 35, of Fullerton, Laurieal Sellers, 23, of Westminster, and Derrick Trent, 35, of Santa Ana. In the early morning of May 30, 2016, four…

Irvine, CA – Law enforcement is seeking the public’s help identifying potential additional victims of a man arrested for a series of armed robberies in Irvine and Fullerton. The suspect is identified as Joshua Benbrook, 25, of Irvine. This case is being jointly investigated by the Fullerton Police…

IRVINE, Calif.: Memorial Day is a time of remembrance, when Americans honor those who have given their lives while defending our nation. The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to pay tribute to our nation’s fallen. Northwood Memorial Candle-lighting Ceremony On Sunday, May 29 at 4 p.…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help locating a suspect wanted for lewd and lascivious act on a child. There is a $1 million warrant for the arrest of Robert Tana, 42, of Garden Grove. On March 23, 2016, Tana was staying overnight in an Irvine home, where he…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help identifying an outstanding suspect involved in the large-scale theft of commercial landscaping equipment. One suspect has been arrested and is identified as Francisco Acosta, 36, of Los Angeles. At approximately 1:30 a.m.…

IRVINE, Calif.:  Come to the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine on Friday, June 24 as the City of Irvine participates in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. This free event is a worldwide attempt to get into the record books while spreading the word that “Swimming Lessons Save…

Irvine, CA – A joint law enforcement investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man for a series of armed robberies in Irvine and Fullerton. The suspect is identified as Joshua Benbrook, 25, of Irvine. This case is being investigated by the Fullerton Police Department (FPD), Irvine Police…

The Great Park will be open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

The 22nd annual Studio Arts Festival will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. The juried Festival will feature handmade artwork from more than 100 local artists in ceramics and sculpture; jewelry; drawing and painting; photography; fiber; and glass. …

IRVINE, Calif.:  The Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 10th annual Super Pet Adoption event Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 40 pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring some 600 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals for adoption.  The annual event…

Irvine, CA – A man in possession of narcotics and indicia related to prescription medication fraud was arrested by the Irvine Police Department following the observation of two alert officers. The suspect is identified as Steve Han Kim, 37, of Fullerton. At approximately 10:45 p.m. on May 13, 2016…