By Jessica Peralta There’s something about Dispatcher Leticia “Letty” Hernandez that inspires her to help. Before she was a dispatcher, she worked at a hospital. Then, looking for a change, she became […]
She paid it forward with a kidney
Turning 60 turned into a good time
Westminster became a city officially on March 27, 1957 and its 60th anniversary was celebrated a bit at the annual Spring Festival held on Saturday at the Civic Center. The event, held […]
New police chief Ralph Ornelas is sworn in
By Jessica Peralta Members of the law enforcement community and their families gathered together Wednesday, March 29 at the Westminster Rose Center for the swearing-in ceremony of new police Chief Ralph Ornelas. […]
New WPD chief prizes community bond
By Jessica Peralta Over his 36 1/2 years in law enforcement, Ralph Ornelas has seen the benefits of working closely with communities to help reduce crime and serve residents. Now, as the […]
“Shoulder Tap” nets one violator
Ever been approached by a teenager in the parking lot of a liquor or convenience store and asked if you would buy him or her some alcohol? If you did – or […]
Police department hosts “puppy truck”
By Jessica Peralta The Westminster Police Department is now getting regular visits from the “puppy truck.” “Puppies always bring smiles to everybody’s face,” said Sgt. Kevin MacCormick. The puppies are part of […]
Car knocks down pole and power
A car that crashed into a power pole in Westminster Sunday night knocked out electrical power to as many as 10,000 customers in the area of Bolsa Avenue and Chestnut Street. According […]
CERT, stabbing and “scammers”
Interested in knowing what to do in case of a disaster, or in helping other people? Garden Grove’s Community Emergency Response Team will begin a new four-Saturday training academy starting on March […]
Suspect arrested for video snooping
By Jessica Peralta A 22-year-old Santa Ana man was arrested by Westminster police officers on suspicion of invasion of privacy while using a camera device on Feb. 12. An officer was dispatched […]
Suspect is arraigned in double murder
A man accused of murdering two women in Westminster and then setting fire to a house to hide the crimes was arraigned Friday in Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. Christopher Ken […]
