In a holiday event that is sure to bring out the worst in people, three women were arrested at a Tustin Kohls after a shouting match between them and two other women escalated into a physical assault that caused one woman to be hospitalized from her injuries. The fight broke…
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Woman Allegedly Assaults Neighbor Charged With Child Porn
A Massachusetts man was arrested on September 19 for charges of possession of child pornography. After posting $30,000 bond and returning to his home, his upstairs neighbor allegedly entered his condo illegally through an unlocked door, walked into his bedroom where he was sleeping, and punched him in the face.…
Man Reportedly Tries to Kill Hospital Roommate
A 36-year old Laguna Niguel man is being held on $1 million bail for one count of attempted murder and one count of elder abuse. He and the unnamed victim, a 91-year old patient at Fountain Valley Hospital, were sharing the same hospital room when the younger man reportedly attacked…
Prison Sentence For Man Who Fired Shots In Fashion Island Parking Lot
Only one day after the deadly Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting that took the lives of 20 children and six teachers in Newtown, Connecticut, Marcos Gurrola allegedly took out a .40-caliber Glock handgun in a crowded Orange County mall parking lot and fired 54 rounds toward the Macy’s building. He…
The Dos and Dont’s of a CPS Visit
What to do when Social Services has been called— You and your husband were arguing the other night. Neighbors called the police. The police told you that they had to arrest one of you and he chose you. You’ve bailed out of jail, you’ve contacted an experienced Orange County domestic…
Coming Soon: Dangerous Dog Registry?
Orange County may soon create a registry-style website for dangerous dogs. If the measure is approved by the Orange County board of supervisors there would be a few new definitions for “dangerous” or vicious” in regards to your pet. What are the ripple effects? You can expect higher home insurance premiums…
Dad Charged With Making Terrorist Threats At School
With frequent school shootings in the news, some parents want to keep their kids safe by ensuring their school’s security is adequate. One father’s attempt at testing the school’s security in Celina, TX got him arrested. Ron Miller allegedly walked up to a greeter at his child’s school and said,…
Life Sentences Overturned – Three Strikes Reform Passed in California
On November 6, 2012, Californians voted in favor of Proposition 36, a ballot measure that allows for shorter sentences for some third-time offenders of the controversial “Three Strikes Law.” The California Three Strikes Law was established in the 1990s and was intended to discourage repeat offenders from committing serious or…
Mom Gets 99 Years In Prison For Gluing Her Toddler’s Hands
In 2011, Elizabeth Escalona, a 23-year old mother of five, allegedly attacked 2-year old daughter Jocelyn due to potty training problems. She kicked her in stomach, beat her with a milk jug, and glued her hands to an apartment wall with super glue, according to information brought at trial. Jocelyn…
Wide Receiver Accepts Plea Deal After Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
Chad Johnson, formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, is a wide receiver who played mostly for the Cincinnati Bengals since 2001. He signed with the Miami Dolphins on June 11 of this year, but was dropped following his arrest last month. He and his wife Evelyn Lozada had a fight after…