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Irvine Police partner with Irvine Spectrum restaurants for the Annual “Tip-A Cop” event

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Editor Posted in Charities, Civic Affairs, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, Irvine Spectrum, News, Restaurants Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #5/23/2013

Subject: Irvine Police Partner with Irvine Spectrum Restaurants for the Annual “Tip-A Cop” Event

Contact : Julia Engen, Lieutenant 949-724-7112, jengen@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA (May 23, 2013): On Thursday, May 30, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Irvine Police Department Personnel will don aprons over their uniforms to “Serve” the community and to benefit the Special Olympics during the “Tip-A-Cop” event. This year’s event is the largest yet and will include four Irvine Spectrum Center restaurants: Javier’s Cantina, Ruby’s Diner, Kabuki Japanese Restaurant and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. Continue reading→

Two more suspects arrested for burglaries of O.C. religious institutions

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Editor Posted in Churches, Crime, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, News, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

SAPD Robbery Suspects

Irvine Police Department Press Release
Public Information Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #5/23/2013
Contact : Julia Engen 949-724-7112, jengen@cityofirvine.org

Subject: Two Additional Suspects Arrested for Burglaries of Orange County Religious Institutions

IRVINE, CA (May 23, 2013): On May 22, 2013, Irvine Police Detectives arrested Robert Dennis of Santa Ana and Fernando Flores of Garden Grove for their role in the recent string of burglaries from religious institutions throughout Orange County.

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Irvine tennis instructor arrested for lewd acts with a child

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Editor Posted in Crime, Irvine Police Department, News, Public Safety Leave a comment

Irvine Police Department Press Release
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #5/10/2013
Contact : Julia Engen, Lieutenant 949-724-7112, jengen@cityofirvine.org

Subject: Tennis Instructor Arrested for Lewd Acts with a Child

IRVINE, CA (May 10, 2013): On May 9, 2013, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Irvine Police Detectives arrested Jarrid Thomas Baldogo (3/17/84) for lewd conduct with a child. Baldogo, a private tennis instructor, is believed to have had inappropriate physical contact with a 13-year-old tennis student between February and April of this year. Continue reading→

The Irvine Police department reminds us to watch out for coyotes

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Editor Posted in Coyotes, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, News, Pets, Public Safety Leave a comment

Irvine Police Department Press Release
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #5/9/2013

Subject: Irvine Police Animal Services – Coyote Information

Contact : Julia Engen, Lieutenant 949-724-7112, jengen@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA (May 9, 2013): The Irvine Police Department would like to remind the public that increased coyote activity is typically seen this time of year. The following information may be helpful to community members should they encounter a coyote. Continue reading→

Missing Irvine boy found at a high school in Costa Mesa

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Editor Posted in Irvine Police Department, News 2 Comments

Irvine Police Department Press Release
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #5/8/2013

Subject: Missing 12-year-old Boy Located in Costa Mesa

Contact : Julia Engen, Lieutenant 949-724-7112, jengen@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA (May 8, 2013): This morning at approximately 8:20 a.m., Kyva Roberson, missing since Monday, May 6, was located on the campus of Costa Mesa High School. Continue reading→

Irvine Police release summary of DUI checkpoint conducted on May 4

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Editor Posted in Alcohol, Irvine Police Department, News, Public Safety Leave a comment

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Public Information Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #5/6/2013

Subject: DUI Checkpoint – After Action Report

Contact : Julia Engen, Lieutenant, 949-724-7112, jengen@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA (May 6, 2013) The Irvine Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint during the evening hours on Saturday, May 4, 2013. The checkpoint was located at Bake Parkway and Rockfield Boulevard in the City of Irvine. As part of a DUI Checkpoint grant awarded by the Office of Traffic Safety, the purpose of the checkpoint was to deter impaired driving and remove impaired drivers from the roadway. Continue reading→

Decision made for distribution of reward related to the capture of Dorner

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Editor Posted in Irvine Police Department, News Leave a comment

Irvine Police Department Press Release
Public Information Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #5/7/2013

Subject: Decision Made for Distribution of Reward

Contact : Julia Engen, Lieutenant 949-724-7112, jengen@cityofirvine.org

On April 5,2013, the City of Irvine agreed to participate in a process by which a panel of three former judges would determine the distribution of the reward set forth for information leading to the capture of murder suspect, Christopher Dorner. Irvine’s $100,000 contribution toward the reward was deposited with agreement it would be distributed as determined by the panel. Continue reading→

Irvine Police seek public assistance to locate missing child

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Editor Posted in Irvine Police Department, News Leave a comment

Irvine Police Department Press Release
Public Information Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #5/7/2013

Subject: Irvine Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Child

Contact : Julia Engen, Lieutenant 949-724-7112, jengen@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA (May 7, 2013): On May 6, 2013, just before 10:00 p.m., Irvine police officers received a report of missing child, 12-year-old, Kyva Roberson of Irvine. Kyva was last seen in the afternoon when he was sent to his room for discipline. His family believes Kyva left his home, near Deerfield Avenue and Culver Drive, intending to run away, sometime later in the afternoon. Continue reading→

Free Community Emergency Response Team classes coming up in Irvine

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Editor Posted in Emergencies, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, News, Public Safety Leave a comment

Irvine Cert

There is a new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class coming up in Irvine, at no cost. In these modern times the CERT Training Program appears all too necessary as the need frequently comes straight from the News headlines. Whether it be Natural, Technological, or Man-Made disasters, the training gives an opportunity to engage everyone in making their communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient when incidents occur.

The Irvine Police Department’s CERT program assist’s in becoming better prepared in case of a disaster. It is comprised of 8 classes where participants learn such skills as emergency first aid, light search and rescue, fire extinguishment and assembling emergency kits. Click here to find out more about this program and learn more about being prepared. Continue reading→

Irvine motor officer Michael Wright is the Employee of the Quarter

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Editor Posted in Irvine, Irvine Police Department, News Leave a comment

Motor Officer Michael Wright – Employee of the Quarter

4/9/2013

On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, motor officer Michael Wright received the Officer of the Quarter award at a luncheon hosted by the Irvine Exchange Club at the Marriott Hotel. Chief Maggard, Deputy Chief Hamel, Lieutenant Hallinan and Sergeant Frank Andersen were in attendance to congratulate Officer Walsh. Today’s award luncheon was originally scheduled in February but was postponed due to a large-scale homicide investigation. Continue reading→