By Jessica Peralta Standing on the overpass above the San Diego (405) Freeway in Westminster, faced with the very real possibility of a man jumping to his death in front of him, […]
He talked a freeway jumper out of it
Car rally dispersed; Mendez tribute seen
Westminster police broke up an unauthorized car rally Tuesday night in and around Westminster Mall. A group, calling itself “Krispy Kreme Tuesdays Burbank,” drew a large number of automobiles to the center […]
Hearing is set in murder of girl, 12
A pre-trial hearing is set for Friday in the case of a Santa Ana man accused of the death of a 12-year-old girl while he was fleeing from police in Westminster. According […]
She paid it forward with a kidney
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 […]
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 […]
