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A man was killed in a hit and run accident last night in Anaheim

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At approximately 9:38 pm on Saturday night (4/28/18), the Anaheim Police received a 911 call of a possible auto vs pedestrian hit and run on Brookhurst Street south of Ball Road., according to the Anaheim Police Dept.

Responding units located a male adult in the roadway suffering from major injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim is a male believed to be in his 50’s. His identity is not being released pending notification to next of kin. Continue reading→

Weapons and meth were seized from homes in Anaheim and in Santa Ana this morning

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Federal authorities served warrants at multiple sites including some in Santa Ana and Anaheim on Thursday morning, April 26, arresting seven people and seizing a sizable haul of contraband, according to the O.C. Register.

According to a criminal complaint, several transactions involving guns and drugs took place at the Santa Ana home. A man and woman were seen taken away in restraints at the location. A third man was detained then released. There were also four children at the home during the raid, according to ABC. Continue reading→

The Anaheim Police Dept. will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint this Friday night

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ANAHEIM POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE

DUI/DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 19, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday April 20, 2018 on Euclid Street south of La Palma Avenue between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and preventive effects of DUI checkpoints make them a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public. Continue reading→

Disneyland is hosting a culinary job fair on April 16

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Combine your culinary knowledge with creativity and create magical meals for guests as a part of the Disneyland Resort culinary team!

We invite you to visit our upcoming culinary job fair on April 16th to learn more about these exciting roles and our dynamic teams that provide unparalleled dining experiences. You will also have the chance to explore what it takes to excel in these roles through possible interviews from our recruiters and talented chefs. Continue reading→

Man charged with trying to purchase a 4-year-old girl for sex

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Nicolas Ryan Castillo

Case # 18CF0877

Date: April 2, 2018

MAN CHARGED WITH SOLICITING ANOTHER TO COMMIT RAPE AFTER ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE 4-YEAR-OLD GIRL FOR SEX THROUGH AN ONLINE ESCORT

*The investigation in this case is ongoing

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was charged today with soliciting another to commit rape after attempting to purchase a 4-year-old girl for sex through an online escort.

Defendant: Nicolas Ryan Castillo, 29, Yorba Linda/Anaheim

Charged on April 2, 2018, with the following felony count: Continue reading→

Suspect in Anaheim Police Officer involved shooting in Irvine identified

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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 man arrested after allegedly trying to arrange sex with a little girl

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A man named Nicolas Castillo, 29, was arrested at his fiancé’s home, near a home on the 2200 block of Woodley Avenue in Anaheim, by the SAPD today, after an informant told police officials that Castillo was looking to have sex with any 4-year-old, according to KTLA.

Santa Ana police and FBI officials served search warrants at the Woodley Avenue home, and another home in Yorba Linda that is also associated with Castillo and is across the street from Bryant Ranch Elementary School, according to ABC. Continue reading→

Anaheim police officer involved shooting occurred in Irvine last night

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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→

Man convicted of attacking five O.C. women in a 5-hour crime spree

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2018

Case # 14WF0218

MAN CONVICTED OF ATTACKING FIVE WOMEN IN VIOLENT 5-HOUR CRIME SPREE THAT INCLUDED KIDNAPPING AND ATTEMPTED MURDER

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was convicted yesterday of attacking five women, including stabbing, kidnapping, and attempting to murder victims, during a 5-hour crime spree in Anaheim and Garden Grove.

Defendant: Ulises Omar De La Torre, 36, Buena Park

Found guilty by a jury on March 22, 2018, of following felony counts: Continue reading→

Serial rapist from Anaheim going to state prison for 56 years

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Case # 13CF3891

Date: March 15, 2018

MAN SENTENCED TO 56 YEARS IN STATE PRISON FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TWO WOMEN IN PARKING LOTS AND KIDNAPPING AND ROBBING A THIRD

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was sentenced to 56 years and eight months in state prison today for sexually assaulting two women and kidnapping and robbing a third in mall, fast food, and church parking lots.

Defendant: Raymond Martin Boykin, 22, Anaheim

Found guilty by a jury on June 8, 2017, of the following felony counts: Continue reading→