Police Department staff increases bring needed additions to several specialty assignments
The first deployment shift change for 2018 for the Costa Mesa Police Department has taken place, resulting in some exciting and new additions to several…
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Costa Mesa police officers conduct compliance checks
The Costa Mesa Police Department collaborated with the Orange County Probation Department last week to conduct compliance checks on offenders subject to Post-Release Community Supervision…
Four new officers welcomed to Costa Mesa Police Department at Monday ceremony
Costa Mesa Police Chief Rob Sharpnack welcomed four new members of the Police Department on Monday during an official badge-pinning and swearing-in ceremony outside his…
Probation home checks result in 14 arrests
Costa Mesa Police officers recently attempted 19 residential home checks of Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS), Formal Probation and Gang Terms Probation offenders. Over the…
Fidel Gamboa receives CEO Leadership Award
Costa Mesa CEO Tom Hatch presented Chief of Code Enforcement Fidel Gamboa with the CEO Leadership Award at the monthly Meet and Greet event on…
Costa Mesa City Council takes a public stand against Proposition 57
The Costa Mesa City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing Proposition 57 and joined a growing chorus of cities, law enforcement officials and district attorneys…
Costa Mesa Police Lt. Joyce LaPointe is latest to receive CEO Leadership Award
At the September Meet and Greet, City CEO Tom Hatch presented the CEO Leadership Award to Lt. Joyce LaPointe in recognition of her to work…
Costa Mesa Police nab transient accused of robbing 74-year-old woman
Costa Mesa Police arrested a 24-year-old transient who is accused of a strong-arm robbery against a 74-year-old woman who had just withdrawn money from the…
Residents urged to Sign up for AlertOC to get critical information during emergencies
Because September marks National Preparedness Month, public safety officials are urging residents and businesses to prepare for the many hazards that threaten our daily lives…
Costa Mesa police join the fight to combat human trafficking in county
Speaking to a crowd of about 150 spectators in front of City Hall, Police Chief Rob Sharpnack announced that Costa Mesa will join other law…
CMPD snares seven offenders in probation compliance operation
Officers from the Costa Mesa Police Department and members of the Orange County Probation Department arrested seven offenders on Thursday Aug. 25 for outstanding arrest…
Chief Sharpnack welcomes newest officer to the department at swearing-in ceremony
Police Chief Rob Sharpnack on Monday Aug. 29 welcomed Nicholas Dempkowski to the force, the latest police officer to leave another department and join Costa…