Mining of copper has long been a lucrative business. But now, the value of copper is such that “sripping” copper from wiring has become a popular practice for criminals. On Friday, the […]
Copper stripping suspect arrested on several charges
Two arrested in att. homicide
Two men were arrested on Friday in the attempted murder of a third man last week in Westminster. According to Commander Andy Stowers, arrested for attempted murder of the victim who died […]
23 people in one house? WPD stages a raid with 7 arrests
Twenty-three people were detained on Tuesday when Westminster police served a search warrant on a crowded house that sparked complaints from neighbors. Seven persons were arrested on various charges. According to Commander […]
Suspect is arrested in child kidnap and molestation case
From a staff writer An 8-year-old child playing outside in Westminster with a friend was grabbed by a man who took her to another location where he allegedly molested her. That took […]
Suspect held in armed robberies
The investigation of two similar armed robberies of convenience stores in Westminster this month have led to the arrest of a suspect. According to Commander Andy Stowers of the Westminster Police Department, […]
Suspect sought in possible attempted kidnapping
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune A possible attempted kidnapping took place in Westminster last week and a suspect is being sought. According to Commander Andy Stowers, the incident took place around […]
Suspect sought in kidnap try
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune A possible attempted kidnapping took place in Westminster this week and a suspect is being sought. According to Commander Andy Stowers, the incident took place around […]
WPD is seeking the public’s help in a hit-and-run incident
The public’s help is being sought in connection with the prosecution of a man arrested for attempted murder and felony hit-and-run in Westminster. According to Commander Andy Stowers of the Westminster Police […]
Arrests made in taco cart attack
An armed robbery at a taco stand in Westminster on Nov. 9, 2024 remained unsolved until Thursday when police arrested two suspects. According to Commander Andy Stowers of the WPD, two men […]
Suspect arrested in homicide
A suspect is in jail, charged with a fatal beating of a man in Westminster on Monday.. According to Commander Andy Stowers of the WPD, James Metcalf, 54, of Westminster is being […]
