Anaheim Police Department via Garden Grove Police Department
We are seeking the assistance of the community:
Charles Truong, 17-year-old boy with autism, who is a resident of Anaheim went missing in Garden Grove. Truong has the mental capacity of a 4-year-old. Truong is described as 5 feet tall, weighing around 100 pounds. Continue reading
FROM THE ANAHEIM POLICE DEPARTMENT: APRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 31, 2015) To save lives and educate all Californians, especially young drivers, about the dangers of distracted driving, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Impact Teen Drivers, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide are working together on increased education and enforcement efforts for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, and California Teen Safe Driving Week, the first week of April.
“Driving takes one’s full attention, and any distraction can have deadly, dangerous consequences,” said Sergeant Garet Bonham of the Anaheim Police Department. “Imagine driving for four or five seconds while blindfolded. That can be the effect of looking down to send a text message. In the average time it takes to check a text message – less than 5 seconds – a car traveling 60 mph will travel about 450 feet, which is more than the length of a football field.” Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact: Ruth Ruiz, (714) 765-5060 office, (714) 420-7797 mobile
SPRING FUN AND ECO-FAIR AT ANAHEIM’S OAK CANYON NATURE CENTER THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Pre-registration is required, so sign up early for this family-friendly activity
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 30, 2015) The Easter Bunny is coming to Oak Canyon Nature Center this Saturday, April 4, and children ages 3-11 are invited to participate in an egg hunt, games, crafts, pictures, an animal nursery, and more. Check-in begins at 10 a.m., with activities running through 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by Disneyland Resort. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
Date: March 27, 2015
PAROLE RESCINDED FOR INMATE WHO MURDERED 17-YEAR-OLD STUDENT AS SHE SLEPT ON PROM NIGHT IN 1991
SANTA ANA – The Board of Parole Hearings (Board), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations rescinded the parole of a man today who shot and murdered a 17-year-old high school student on prom night while she was sleeping in her hotel room. Paul Crowder, 42, is currently being held at Deuel Vocational Institution in Tracy. Crowder was sentenced Nov. 1, 1991, to 15 years to life in state prison and an additional four years for the personal use of a firearm. A rescission hearing was held today where the Board heard evidence from two correctional officers who witnessed Crowder’s serious prison violations from 2014. Based on the evidence that was presented at today’s hearing, the Board determined that the violations were proven and gave them good cause to rescind the inmate’s 2010 grant parole. Crowder will be scheduled for a parole hearing in the next four months at the prison before the Board. Senior Deputy District Attorney Paul Chrisopoulos attended today’s rescission hearing to oppose Crowder’s parole.
“My office is committed to keeping dangerous murderers behind bars long after a conviction is obtained,” stated District Attorney Rackauckas. ”I commend the work of the prosecutors, Investigators, and the staff at the Orange County District Attorney’s office for their devotion and dedication in seeking justice for victims and thank Governor Brown and the parole board for putting public safety first.” Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2015
Contact: Katie Ingram at katie.ingram@occr.ocgov.com, (714) 796-6413
OC Animal Care Needs Public Assistance Locating Dog and Owner
(Orange, CA) OC Animal Care is investigating a dog involved in an attack on two horses in O’Neill Regional Park on March 27, 2015. The horses were being ridden on Live Oak Trail at approximately 12:45 pm. The equestrians reported that both horses sustained multiple bites by the dog, which reportedly was being walked off-leash by its owner at the time of the attack.
Anyone with information on the dog, the owner or the attack is encouraged to contact OC Animal Care Operations at (714)796-6460. Please reference case A15-008874. Reporting parties are permitted to remain anonymous if they choose. Pending the results of the investigation, the case file may be referred for additional action to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Continue reading
3rd Annual Eco Challenge Angels Baseball Poster Contest
Batting Clean Up For Team Planet!
We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Eco Challenge Poster Contest. Enter the County of Orange poster contest for the chance to be an Honorary Bat Kid at an Angels baseball game this year by creating a poster that clearly demonstrates how you personally ‘Take the Eco Challenge’.
Design a poster which shows examples of projects or activities that you have developed or engaged in that promote recycling, reusing, or reducing in your school, home or community. The poster should focus on your personal plan of action. Posters will be judged based on originality, visual clarity, relevance to theme, artwork, and effectiveness of message. Winners will be selected by the County of Orange, Discovery Cube of Orange County and Angels Baseball representatives. Continue reading
Board Moves to Explore Site in Anaheim for Permanent Emergency Homeless Shelter
By: OC Supervisor Shawn Nelson
On Tuesday the Board of Supervisors formally directed County Real Estate staff to explore the feasibility of acquiring a building on North Kraemer Place for the purpose of establishing the county’s first permanent multi-service center and emergency shelter.
For decades the county has utilized the armories in Santa Ana and Fullerton as emergency shelters during cold weather months, however several years ago multiple studies by separate agencies showed a that multi-service centers with a full time shelter is a most cost effective and efficient model. Continue reading
Anaheim Police Department, Raul Quezada, Chief of Police
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2015
Subject: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Saturday
The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on March 28, at Cerritos Avenue and Euclid Street between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.
The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource for 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. Continue reading
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
This Saturday, March 28, Mother’s Market’s Anaheim Hills store will host a free in-store Bodycare event “Get Ready for Spring” for the community from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at 5759 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Complimentary skin consultations, demonstrations, food tastings and free samples will be provided at the event. Attendees can also enter a drawing for a chance to win a Mother’s Market $25 gift card and Dr. Michael Murray’s book “The Complete Guide to Juicing.” Continue reading