By Jessica Peralta Even before he became a police officer, Steve Booth knew one thing: He wanted to become a K9 handler. That was more than 15 years ago. But his dream […]
Police force doubles down on dogs
New chief focuses on the small things
By Greg Hardesty Westminster’s new police chief is a black-and-white kind of guy. In late 1993, when Mark Lauderback was putting himself through the police academy at Golden West College, two agencies […]
A missing teenage girl is found safe
UPDATE: The missing teenage girl who went missing from her home Wednesday morning was found safe on Thursday, according to police. ––– Westminster police are asking the public’s help in locating a […]
Mom, daughter charged in welfare fraud
A mother and daughter from Westminster have been charged with felony welfare fraud charges valued at $190,000. Errica Madkins Mickens, 55, and Brittany Monet Mickens, 29, were arrested on Thursday by investigators […]
Arrests made in cold homicide case
By Jessica Peralta Some cases – even those involving homicides – are simple and straightforward. Some are not. “It’s actually a pretty complicated case,” said Westminster Homicide Detective James Wilson of a […]
Illegal fireworks and more are seized
Police in Garden Grove and Westminster have seized large amounts of illegal fireworks as well as other unlawful items this past week. In Garden Grove, the police department’s special investigations unit – […]
WPD officer drives for recovering cars
By Jessica Peralta When it comes to spotting stolen vehicles while on patrol, Westminster Police Officer Bryan Cramer says it’s all about location. “Motels are a hotspot for them,” Cramer says. “Houses […]
WPD officers honored at memorial
By Lou Ponsi Police officers don’t enter the profession in search of awards and accolades. They report for duty every day with the understanding that laying down their life while on the […]
Alex Lopez: he’s the model policeman
By Lou Ponsi Westminster Police Officer Alex Lopez is not one for seeking out the limelight. So when the 28-year-old patrol officer was asked to walk the runway – in uniform – […]
Help shape mall’s future at open house
Interested in shaping the future of Westminster Mall? Input is being sought on the 2040 Draft Vision for the shopping center at Bolsa Avenue and Goldenwest Street through an open house. The […]
