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Orange County is a prime destination for the “often invisible crime” of human trafficking, a predatory offense akin to “modern-day slavery,” according to authorities. The OC is a targeted location for this type of crime due to its “wealth and tourism,” said Orange County District...

  Newport Beach City Council provided feedback and direction to staff over the weekend on a few specific projects and efforts, including adding some code enforcement staffing. About 60 people gathered in the community room at the Civic Center on a rainy Saturday morning for...

On Sunday, as fans tune in for Super Bowl LIII, their game-day socializing may include drinking. That’s why the Newport Beach Police Department sent out a message this week sharing a reminder: If you plan on drinking on Super Bowl Sunday, designate a sober driver to get you home...

Police sent out a message Wednesday reminding drivers that “pedestrians don’t wear armor,” as part of an enforcement campaign. “The Newport Beach Police Department remains committed to educating drivers and pedestrians about safe roadway habits,” the announcement reads. “The...

A state board this week again cleared two Newport Beach City Council members of any conflicts of interest related to a complaint filed about possible conflict of interest. In a letter released on Tuesday, the Fair Political Practices Commission rejected to pursue any enforcement...

In the United States, the Cinco de Mayo holiday is often associated with parties and alcohol. This week, Newport Beach Police Department reminded residents that in the midst of the celebrations, it’s easy to forget the most important plan of all for May 5: Designating a sober...

As the laws regarding marijuana change, so does authorities’ approach to enforcement, as local police informed a  city committee this week. On Monday, Officer David Spenser of the Newport Beach Police Department briefed the Civil Service Board with a cannabis enforcement update....

Newport Beach Police Department will be conducting specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operations on Friday and March 23, police announced Tuesday. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas that are frequented by motorcyclists and where recent traffic collisions have...

Authorities recently reminded residents to stay safe while celebrating the holidays and partaking in festivities.   The Newport Beach Police Department is partnering with state and national authorities for a special year-end “Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign....

Management of the approximate 1,220 onshore and offshore moorings in Newport Harbor may soon switch hands from county to city control, following a meeting last week. City staff presented a program that would allow the city to take over administration of the moorings from the...

The Newport Beach Police Department will be conducting focused Bike & Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operations on Monday. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas that are frequented by bicyclists and pedestrians, and where recent traffic collisions have occurred, in...

Newport Beach Police Department will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration on April 29 to help make local medicine cabinets a little safer through National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. This event gives the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft...

Newport Beach Police Department will conduct a specialized Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation on Tuesday, according to a press release from NBPD. In an effort to reduce injuries, extra officers will patrol areas frequented by bicyclists and pedestrians, and where...

On April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Newport Beach Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  ...

On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Newport Beach Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its tenth opportunity in five years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially-dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted...

Newport Beach, county and federal authorities arrested a former Lake Forest planning commissioner last week after a months-long investigation found evidence of about 160 child pornography videos in his possession. Jerry J. Zechmeister, 61, of Lake Forest was arrested June 19 on...

The Newport Beach Police Department is nearing the conclusion of a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operations in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. These operations began in August and continue through the end of September. Extra officers are on duty patrolling...