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 held in armed robberies
Crime declined 17.33 % but increase in rapes reported
Crime in Westminster is now down by over 17 percent from last year, according to a report to the city council for consideration when it meets on Wednesday. According to the staff […]
Motorcyclist killed in crash
A motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries from a collision with an automobile Friday afternoon in Westminster. According to the Westminster Police Department, at about 3:17 p.m. police were notified by the Orange County […]
Man rescued from fast water
A man who fell into a section of a culvert in Westminster filled with cold, fast-moving water was rescued on Sunday afternoon by the Orange County Fire Authority. According to the OCFA, […]
Violent, property crime down
By a staff writer Violent crime is down sharply in Westminster over the past year, as is property crime. In a report to the city council, the Westminster Police Department reported that […]
Walker struck fatally by car
A man walking in the area of Beach Boulevard and 21st Street in Westminster was fatally struck by a motor vehicle Saturday night . According to Commander Andy Stowers of the APD, […]
Suspect with gun, ammo held
While most families were easing into Thanksgiving morning, preparing turkeys and setting tables, Westminster police officers found themselves dealing with a very different start to the holiday. At 8:18 a.m. Thursday, Nov. […]
4 held in beauty store robbery
The organized snatch-and-dash retail robberies that were so prevalent a year or so ago are no longer the low-risk high-reward operation they once seemed to be. Case in point: a heist at […]
Arrest made in woman’s death
Domestic violence is believed to be the cause of the death of a 44-year-old Westminster woman on Saturday night. According to Commander Andy Stowers of the WPD, the incident began around 8 […]
Pedestrian fatally hit by car
A pedestrian walking in the area of Bolsa Avenue and Ward Street in Westminster in the pre-dawn hours on Friday was fatally injured when struck by an automobile. According to Commander William […]
