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Brea Homeless Liaison Officer retires with hope for the community
Brea Police Officer Teri Hill always has her cell phone on. Monday through Sunday, night or day, if it rings,…
Retiring Tustin officer loved making a difference during 28-year career
As a Tustin police officer, Mark Turner followed the golden rule: Treat people how you want to be treated. After…
Sgt. Christine Brite vividly remembers Sept. 2, 2016. She was responding to a police radio call of a suicidal man…
The body of a man was found in the flood control channel at Bolsa Chica and Rancho Road in Westminster…
In the beginning, there were four. The year was 1988, and the idea came from retired Chief Dave Michel, who…
The texts were firing back and forth. You’re OK that I’m 30? Yes. You OK that I’m 13? Yes. Just…
Editor’s note: The OCSD sent out the following Missing Person news release Friday, Jan. 5. NAME: Blaze N. Bernstein DESCRIPTION: Male,…
Home. Every day, they pray they will get back safely. For now, it’s time for the patrol officers on the…