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Suspect in Anaheim Police Officer involved shooting in Irvine identified

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, News Leave a comment

Irvine, Calif. (March 28, 2018) – The suspect in an Anaheim Police Department officer involved shooting Tuesday night has been identified as Kenneth John Yamashita-Magarro, 24. Magarro has two no-bail felony warrants in Orange County for drug-related crimes and is on formal probation.

On Tuesday at around 10 p.m., an Anaheim Police Department helicopter was following a black Nissan Altima that was driving erratically and in excess of 100 miles per hour on I-405. The helicopter requested units to respond. Prior to those units arriving, the vehicle crashed on I-405 at Jamboree, near the Von Karman overpass. The suspect fled the vehicle and was located shortly thereafter in the area of Von Karman and Quartz. Continue reading→

Anaheim police officer involved shooting occurred in Irvine last night

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, News, OCDA Leave a comment

Irvine, Calif. (March, 28, 2018) – An Anaheim police officer involved shooting occurred Tuesday night in Irvine.

Around 10 p.m., an Anaheim Police Department helicopter was following a vehicle that was driving erratically and in excess of 100 miles per hour on I-405. The helicopter requested units to respond. Prior to those units arriving, the vehicle crashed on I-405 at Jamboree, near the Von Karman overpass. The suspect fled the vehicle and was located shortly thereafter in the area of Von Karman and Quartz. Continue reading→

The OCDA’s Rapid DNA program nabbed a serial burglar who broke into Irvine and Tustin pharmacies

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Editor Posted in Crime, Irvine, Irvine Police Department, News, OCDA Leave a comment

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Case # 17CF3228, 18CF0076

January 4, 2018

OCDA RAPID DNA PROGRAM QUICKLY IDENTIFIES SERIAL BURGLAR WHO BROKE INTO IRVINE AND TUSTIN PHARMACIES

*Rapid DNA also used to identify woman who committed arson and vandalism in a vacant Tustin apartment and left cigarettes behind

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) Rapid DNA program quickly provided the identity of a serial burglar who committed two pharmacy burglaries in Irvine and Tustin within 30 minutes of each other. Rapid DNA also identified a woman who burned and vandalized a vacant apartment in Tustin, leaving her DNA behind on cigarettes.

Defendant: Allen Paul Rhodes, 28, Moreno Valley

Charged with the following felony counts: Continue reading→

Two suspects arrested in Irvine after a tip from restaurant employees

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Editor Posted in Crime, Drugs, Irvine, News Leave a comment

Irvine Police Department Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #05-16-2016

Subject: Two Suspects Arrested After Tip from Diligent Restaurant Employees

Contact: Farrah Emami, Public Information Officer, 949-724-7112, femami@cityofirvine.org

Irvine, CA(IPD) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested two suspects for a variety of fraud-related crimes after receiving information from employees of an Irvine restaurant. The suspects are identified as Tristan Le, 45, of Anaheim, and Eva Tran, 26, of Stanton. They were arrested on charges related to credit card theft, forgery, presenting false identification to officers, and drugs.

At approximately 11:00 p.m. on May 14, 2016, Le and Tran entered a restaurant in the Diamond Jamboree shopping center and attempted to use a fraudulent credit card to pay for hundreds of dollars in food, which had been ordered to-go over the phone. When conscientious employees refused to allow Le and Tran to complete the fraudulent transaction, the pair left the restaurant and got into a silver Lexus. Continue reading→

Neighbor’s observations lead to the arrest of O.C. package thieves

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Irvine, News 1 Comment

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2016

Released by: Sgt. Daron Wyatt, (714) 497-5633

Subject: Neighbor’s Observations Lead To Arrest of Package Thieves

ANAHEIM, CA – On January 20, 2016, Detectives from the Anaheim Police Department’s Burglary/Auto Theft Detail arrested two suspects for grand theft. The suspects were captured on surveillance video stealing packages from residential doorsteps in the 5400 block of Willowick Circle and the 7100 block of East Mockingbird Way in Anaheim Hills. The thefts occurred on December 1, 2015 and January 16, 2016 respectively. During one of the thefts, a neighbor was able to obtain the license plate of the suspect vehicle. The same vehicle, a silver Chrysler PT Cruiser, was used in both thefts. Continue reading→

Mail theft suspects arrested following vehicle pursuit from Laguna Hills to Downey

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Editor Posted in Crime, Laguna Hills, News, Orange County Sheriff Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Carrie Braun, 714.647.1848, CBraun@ocsd.org

Mail Theft Suspects Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (December 18, 2015) – On Friday, December 18, 2015, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Brown, 45, Anaheim, Jessie Brown, 55, Anaheim, and Corey Richardson, 22, Anaheim, following an almost two-hour pursuit through Orange and Los Angeles counties. The suspects were arrested after they fled on foot following termination of a vehicle pursuit in the City of Downey.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 25000 block of Buckboard Lane after neighbors reported seeing two male subjects taking mail from their mailboxes. The informants described the subject’s vehicle as a silver compact vehicle. The Sheriff’s Department’s airship “Duke” responded to the area with patrol units and immediately located a silver 2011 Honda Civic leaving the area. The vehicle, driven by David Brown, was travelling at a high rate of speed on Alicia Parkway towards the Interstate 5 freeway. Deputies attempted a traffic stop of the vehicle; however, the vehicle accelerated and a pursuit ensued. Continue reading→

Angels Poker Tournament raises over $50,000 for Irvine students

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Baseball, Charities, Children, Education, Irvine, News, Youth Leave a comment

Thad Martin, CFO of Honey Baked Ham Inc., Helen Baxter, President & Chief Talent Officer of Clearpath Solutions, Julie Walker, vice president of Wells Fargo Bank, Doug Walker and Dr. Mark Kan of Newport Fertility Center at the 3rd annual Aces and Angels Poker Tournament in support of Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) and Angels Baseball Foundation on Sunday, July 26 at the Ketel One Club at Angels Stadium.

FAST BATTERS AND EVEN FASTER BETTERS RAISE OVER $50,000 FOR IRVINE STUDENTS

3rd annual Aces and Angels Charity Casino Night and Poker Tournament Gathered Big Leaguers and Generous Donors in Support of Irvine Public Schools Foundation and Angels Baseball Foundation

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 29, 2015 – During a memorable evening of poker, dinner and cocktails that featured current and former Angels players, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) and Angels Baseball Foundation hit the jackpot, as the 3rd annual Aces and Angels Poker Tournament raised over $50,000 to help fund college scholarships for students in need.

“We’re thrilled by the results of our casino night, which brought together heavy hitters from the world of baseball and philanthropy in support of educational excellence for every student,” said Neda Eaton, president and CEO, IPSF. “Yet the biggest winners are Irvine students. Scholarships for students to continue their education beyond high school as well as grants to fund teaching professionals are especially important, as well as to staff enrichment programs in reading, math, science, technology, and the arts. Continue reading→

Angels Baseball teaches Irvine students science and math

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Editor Posted in Baseball, Children, Education, Irvine, News, Youth Leave a comment

Students from the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) Angels Science of Baseball class at Angels Stadium

IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION’S SUMMER ENCHRICHMENT ACADEMY OFFERS 270 CLASSES GEARED TOWARD DIRECTING K-12 GRADES STUDENTS TO STEAM-RELATED CAREERS

Hey, Batter, Batter! What Angels Baseball Can Teach Kids about Science and Math

Beyond the crack of the bat, the smell of grilled hot dogs and the Rally Monkey jumping around, there’s some real science at play in baseball.

And this summer, students in fourth through sixth grade from any school district, can explore the game in a whole new way by enrolling in the Angels Science of Baseball class offered by the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF). Continue reading→

Angels Express 2015 kickoff rally set for April 10 in Irvine

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Angels, Events, Irvine, Metrolink, News, OCTA, Sports, Transportation Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2015

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713; Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697

Angels Express Returns for 2015 Season

Popular service returns to Angel Stadium, beginning April 2 and 3

ORANGE – Baseball fans will again be able to hop aboard the Angels Express to quickly get to and from Angels games this season, beginning with the first pre-season home games against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday and Friday, April 2 and 3.

The special Metrolink train service allows fans to avoid traffic jams and save on gas and money by skipping the car trip and parking fees. Continue reading→

Wrong way DUI driver convicted after fatal crash on the 91 Freeway

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Alcohol, Anaheim, Newport Beach, News, OCDA Leave a comment

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE

Case # 12NF0309

Date: March 6, 2015

DRUNKEN WRONG-WAY FREEWAY DRIVER SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR MURDERING ONE AND INJURING TWO OTHERS IN HEAD-ON CRASH

SANTA ANA – A drunken driver was sentenced today to 15 years to life in state prison for murdering one and injuring two others in a head-on crash after driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic on two separate Orange County freeways. Ruben Gurrola, 26, Pomona, was found guilty by a jury on Nov. 14, 2014, of one felony count each of murder, driving under the influence causing bodily injury, driving with a blood alcohol level .08 percent or more causing injury, and a sentencing enhancement for causing great bodily injury.

Late on the night of Jan. 28, 2012, Gurrola left a Newport Beach bar with his then 24-year-old girlfriend Allison Poon after several hours of drinking alcohol with friends. The defendant took a cab with Poon to a friend’s house. After arriving at the home, Gurrola got into the driver’s seat of a Honda sedan and drove away with Poon in the passenger seat. At approximately 1:40 a.m., the defendant drove under the influence of alcohol on the wrong side of the freeway into oncoming traffic, heading northbound in the southbound lanes of the 241 toll road. Several motorists called 911 and had to swerve to avoid being hit by the defendant. Continue reading→