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Tustin Police Department welcomes two new officers
The Tustin Police Department’s newest officers, Lauren Tharp and Chase Bowen, enter police work from two different worlds, yet they…
Tustin Deputy Chief Bob Wright retires: ‘I’ve loved every day’
Deputy Chief Bob Wright is Tustin to the core. He grew up in the area, attended local schools, earned a…
Alan Uribe, Kyle Meyer and George Marin, despite their youth, are old-style police recruits. All three still believe in the…
The five lieutenants of the Tustin Police Department started new responsibilities on Aug. 31. This rotating practice allows them to…
Gloria Opstad just wanted to say thank you. So late in May, she and Long Beach Italian restaurant, Buona Gente,…
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and need for social distancing, the Tustin Police Department has found a way to stay connected…
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis earlier this year, as well as subsequent police-involved shootings in Atlanta…
Seven-year-old “Buddy” is a 10-pound chihuahua who hasn’t had to worry about having street smarts. But on September 8th, the…