Behind the Badge
La Habra police chief talks achievements, challenges and goals for 2016
In a national climate where police distrust is at an all-time high and a state…
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Vargas: The solution to the gang problem is keeping kids out of gangs in the first place
Gang crime is rearing its ugly head again in Orange County. On Thursday, Feb. 18,…
She’s back for a third time on Garden Grove PD’s motor team, and her heart is revving
The second time she rotated out of motors, she shed a few tears on the way…
Roman: Driver of crashed car was no sweetheart, but he was prepared for Feb. 14
On Valentine’s Day weekend, I responded to an injury traffic collision where a guy and…
A tale of two chiefs: BFFs since junior high, they now run PDs in adjacent cities in O.C.
The two police chiefs were recalling when they first met — way back in junior…
Inside the academy: Training intensifies for Tustin PD recruits in month two
If you’re not in great shape, think twice. If you’re lacking in mental resilience, majorly…
American Legion honors La Habra cop for work on 2015 cases involving accused murderers, robbers
La Habra Detective Craig Hentcy doesn’t offer up a list of all the great things…
Teenager busted with marijuana at school; at Peer Court, it’s a learning opportunity
It’s after school in the teacher’s lounge at Santa Ana High School but there’s a…
Man arrested for shooting Taco Bell employee in Anaheim after asking about gang affiliation
A man has been arrested for shooting a Taco Bell employee in Anaheim after confronting…
Vargas: A look at a little-known medical condition associated with black tar heroin use
It was few weeks ago when Ashley first noticed there was something wrong with her…