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Westminster’s newest homicide detective solves first murder case within days
When a phone call wakes Det. Norma Vasquez from sleep, she knows what it means. It means a long day…
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Fullerton cops, firefighters preach value of teamwork in city’s first Team Kids program
“How many of you have been told you’re too little to do something?” A sea of tiny hands shoots up.…
Huntington Beach horse program teaches life skills, inspires change for at-risk youth
“How many of you have tried drugs or alcohol?” “Does wine count as alcohol?” asks one of the 6th graders.…
Westminster police arrest intoxicated driver who hits pedestrian, flees scene
Police arrested a 23-year-old woman Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence, hitting a pedestrian and leaving the…
Anaheim Fire & Rescue prepares for Wildfire Awareness Week, invites public to May 2 event
The big, furry guy stood out in the council chambers. But Smokey Bear’s appearance April 21 at the Anaheim City…
BTB Radio: Officers who tarnish the badge make job harder
BehindtheBadgeOC.com launched an Internet radio podcast today, hosted by veteran Orange County police officer Kevin Von Luft that will offer…
Westminster officer up for award to honor his work recovering stolen vehicles
A Westminster detective has qualified for a prestigious award from the California Highway Patrol for his work recovering dozens of…
The bad guys had vanished with a family’s life possessions – until she showed up for work
The bad guys were in the process of divvying up their ill-gotten gains. Within a few minutes, they would be…
Law enforcement symposium shines spotlight on issue of interacting with the mentally ill
The cops and other public service professionals settled into their seats to watch a full-length feature film, but this was…
Ducks are in playoffs, which means T-shirts are on minds of Anaheim Fire & Rescue firefighters
The Anaheim Ducks are in the midst of a first-round playoff series with the Winnipeg Jets, which for Anaheim Fire…