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Police arrested a 24-year-old transient who is accused of a strong-arm robbery against a 74-year-old woman who had just withdrawn money from the…
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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…
New UCI Study Launched to Put a Price on Homelessness
Last week the Association of California Cities, Orange County, announced a new partnership with UC Irvine to study and quantify the costs of homelessness on…
Chiefs Take Part in Motor Home Madness Demolition Derby at the Fair
On Thursday Aug. 11, Costa Mesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano and Chief Rob Sharpnack participated in the Motor Home Madness Demolition Derby at the 2016…
UPDATE: CMPD Has Located 11-Year-Old Missing Autistic Boy
UPDATE: Costa Mesa Police Department has found 11-year-old Diego Garcia. The Costa Mesa Police Department is searching for an 11-year old autistic boy. Monday August…
Police Foot Patrols Welcomed by Residents and Businesses
As part of the department’s Community Oriented Policing efforts, Costa Mesa officers are expanding a new foot patrol unit that has been having success with…
Orange County DA Rackauckus says state measures and laws are contributing to crime spike
Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckus told a Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce breakfast crowd that state laws that make it harder for law enforcement to…
In the Spotlight: CMPD Officer Lance Healey
Costa Mesa Police Officer Lance Healey was the recipient of June’s CEO Leadership Award. Our video team spent some time with Healey, who helps run the…
Three more officers join Costa Mesa Police Department’s rising ranks
Police Chief Rob Sharpnack praised yet another “bright spot” in the department’s rebuilding efforts as he introduced two promising new officers and one new reserve…