National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Oct. 22

Irvine, Calif. – The Irvine Police Department will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community members can drive up and drop off unwanted medications at three designated locations in the City of Irvine. This free service, which allows the public to anonymously discard prescription medications, addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. The participating sites are:

Irvine Police Department, 1 Civic Center Plaza, in the parking lot.

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kmohr@cityofirvine.org
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Kim Mohr
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949-724-7112
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10-13-16
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Pair Arrested After Theft From Vehicle

Irvine, Calif. – The Irvine Police Department has apprehended two suspects after a resident witnessed them breaking into his car. Mohamad Jamal Elmasri, 19, of Irvine was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 11, following the theft on Fremont Street in Irvine. Omar Elnaggar, 22, of Irvine was detained a short time later.

Contact E-mail Address
kmohr@cityofirvine.org
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Kim Mohr
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949-724-7112
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10-12-2016
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Election Day

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949-724-6205

For more information regarding the Nov. 8 election, including voter registration, on-site early voting, and more visit our webpage.  

Get more information regarding on-site voting, here

Man arrested for unlawful sex with a minor

Irvine, Calif. – The Irvine Police Department has arrested a University High School walk-on men’s water polo coach for unlawful sex with a minor. The victim is a female student at University High.

 

The suspect, Coleman Pickell, 23, was arrested off campus at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, and will be booked at the Orange County Jail.

 

Contact E-mail Address
kmohr@cityofirvine.org
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Kim Mohr
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949-724-7112
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10-11-16
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SPECIAL MEETING-Irvine Child Care Project

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A special meeting of the Irvine Child Care Project board will convene on Monday, October 17 to tour three child care provider sites.

The Board will meet as follows:

8:30 a.m. - Santiago Hills Kids Stuff, 29 Christamon West, Irvine, 92620

9:15 a.m. - Woodbury Child Development Center, 125 Great Lawn, Irvine, 92620

10:00 a.m. - Beacon Park Rainbow Rising, 200 Cultivate, Irvine, 92618

45th Anniversary Photo Exhibition and Film Night

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The community is invited to attend the City of Irvine's 45th Anniversary Photo Exhibition and Film Night on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. The event will feature award-winning images from the community-wide photo contest along with an exclusive screening of short films created by Irvine high school students. Winning photos from the City's Employee Photo Contest and the Irvine Animal Care Center's community calendar contest will also be displayed. This event is free and open to the public.