Costa Mesa Police Department

This #tbt is in honor of retired Sgt. Rodney Haddock, who we are saddened to share, passed away in early February in Utah, where he was residing. Haddock, a Vietnam veteran, began his career with CMPD in January 1973. In 1977, he promoted to senior police officer and later to sergeant in 1979. After almost 17 years of service, he medically retired in 1989. He was one of the department’s last sergeants to supervise the Records Bureau before the position was civilianized. Every time we walk out the back doors of the department, we pass this picture, circa late 70s to early 80s, hanging on the wall of then-Senior Officer Haddock conducting a motorcycle demonstration at an annual bicycle rodeo.

It’s important to always be aware of your surroundings and to enter intersections cautiously. -*- Earlier today, officers responded to traffic collision on southbound Newport Boulevard. A Lynch ambulance with lights and sirens was driving a patient and clearing the intersection of Newport Blvd and Fair Drive, when a driver collided with the ambulance. Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue responded to assess and treat the injured. The driver and two ambulance employees were transported to a nearby hospital with mild to moderate injuries. The patient was also transported to the hospital. No drugs or alcohol are suspected and no arrests were made. #drivesafely

After 25 years of service to the Costa Mesa Police Department team, Chaplain Rod Randall has retired. Pastor Rod was part of the original chaplains that started in 1995. Thank you for being there for us and thank you for the 25 years of support. We wish you all the best. #retirement

Our Front Desk is closed today in observance of Presidents’ Day. Regular office hours will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. #presidentsday

Richard Lavalle has been charged.

We had a fa{BOO}lous time seeing all the wonderful costumes at today’s Trunk O’ Treat Halloween drive-thru event hosted by Power of One Foundation and IKEA Costa Mesa. #happyhalloween #trickortreat

**UPDATE (Dec. 16): Ms. Kenney was located safe a day later in the City of Orange.*** Please contact Detective Hernandez if you see Ms. Kenney or have any info on her whereabouts.

#tbt in honor of our two most recent retirees: Officer Rob Dimel and Officer Jon Doezie in their first Department photos.

On Tuesday morning, officers responded to a call for assistance at a residence. When officers arrived at the scene, they found four adults in their 30s. They recognized one of the men as suspect in a robbery that had occurred the day before at a hotel room, as well as another robbery from the previous week. The second suspect from the hotel robbery was also there. The third man was on parole and had methamphetamine on him. The fourth was a woman who had a warrant out for grand theft. Officers found stolen property and drugs inside the residence. With the assistance of K9 Bodi, the gun used in both robberies was also located. All 4 were arrested, drugs were taken off the street, and that’s one less felon with a gun. #sameguyintworobberies #gotcha #saynotodrugs

We send our thoughts and prayers to the California Highway Patrol and Officer Ornelas’ family, friends, and community. On November 23, 2020, at approximately 7:05 pm, Officer Ornelas was riding his departmental motorcycle when a motorist pulled from the right shoulder to make a U-turn directly in his path. Officer Ornelas’ motorcycle struck the other vehicle, causing him to be thrown from his motorcycle. Officer Ornelas was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital in La...ncaster. Despite significant life-saving efforts by medical personnel, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Officer Ornelas succumbed to his injuries. Officer Ornelas is survived by his wife, mother, father, brother, and sister. Officer Ornelas was a member of the Department for four years. #officerornelas #21685 #californiahighwaypatrol #chp #eow CHP Antelope Valley

Congratulations on your retirement Officer Jon Doezie! Doezie, a veteran who served as a Navy Seal and the US Naval Reserves, has retired after 21 years of service with the Costa Mesa Police Department. Doezie worked a variety of assignments including SWAT, Bike Detail, Special Investigations, Tactical Flight Observer in our Air Support Division in 2009, South Coast Plaza Detail, and was a Field Training Officer. His final assignment before retiring was in the Investigativ...e Services Bureau as a Property Crimes Detective. Check out the tie clip he wore as a detective (in this picture). You’ll be missed Jon. We wish him well on his next endeavor! #happyretirement #wishyouthebest #enjoy

On Tuesday, at approximately 5am, a witness observed and reported two subjects forcing open a garage door at a complex. The suspects were described as wearing dark clothing and hooded sweatshirts. As officers arrived, they saw a black Dodge station wagon leaving the complex. Officers stopped the vehicle, which was occupied by two males wearing dark sweatshirts. The person who reported the burglary returned to the scene and identified one of the suspects and the vehicle. A sea...rch of the vehicle revealed stolen property taken from the garage. Officers recovered a skateboard, electronic devices, a bank check, photographs, and other personal effects. Juan Zeledon, 37, Anaheim, and Raymond Gonzales, 36, Garden Grove, were then arrested and booked for burglary. The personal items were identified and returned to the rightful owners. We would like to thank the observant caller who reported the burglary and provided information leading to the identification of the suspects and the recovery of stolen property. We encourage Costa Mesa residents to report suspicious activity by calling 911 for emergencies and crimes in progress, or (714) 754-5252 for non-emergencies. #seesomethingsaysomething #burglaryarrest

This has been a challenging year to navigate. There is a lot to be thankful for. We are thankful for our Costa Mesa community and family, and we are here for you 24/7 every day. Thank you for all the kind words, the waves and smiles, the delicious treats, and care packages. We have felt your support and appreciation all year. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. In observance, our Front Desk will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. Also, there will be no re...sidential street sweeping Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. The Front Desk will reopen Saturday, Nov. 28, and street sweeping will resume back to normal schedule the week of Nov. 30.

Thank you to everyone that passed by the police department on Saturday. We collected 126 pounds of unwanted, expired, and/or unused prescription drugs for proper disposal during our Drug Take Back event. If you missed our event, Walgreens at 1726 Superior Avenue in Costa Mesa has a drop box where you can safely dispose of non-controlled medications year round during pharmacy hours.

Stopped by South Coast Plaza tonight and visited

Happy Halloween All of us at Costa Mesa PD, especially our K9s, wish everyone a happy, spooky and safe Halloween! #buzzoffcrime #lovinghalloween

Whether shopping online or picking up something from a store, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind. #blackfriday #cybermonday #cyberweek #shoptillyoudrop #safetyfirst

As we near the end of October, we want to thank everyone who supported our #PinkPatchProject If you haven’t purchased a pink CMPD patch or a shirt, go to costamesapolice.org

CMPD community message

Today is #NationalFirstRespondersDay Thank you to all the first responders who answer the call 24 hours a day every day to serve their community. #firstresponders #police #firefighter #dispatch #ems #911 #paramedic #community

Regarding air quality conditions #SilveradoFire

Having recently moved to Costa Mesa, we thought we’d pay a visit to welcome this family whose son loves the PD and might someday join us #welcome #communitylove

Over the weekend, officers responded to a resident wanting to report a suspicious female attempting to steal a bicycle. During the contact, the reporting family told us that their vehicle was broken into. Some of the items included mom’s clothing and daughter’s school backpack and school Chromebook. Officers were able to locate the suspect, who was still in possession of the stolen items. The suspect was arrested for possession of stolen property and drug related charges. Th...e backpack had to be thrown away because there was drug paraphernalia inside of it. Officers pitched in to buy her a new backpack and filled it with some goodies including our PD teddy bear . Check out our story! #mondaymotivation #communitylove #makethemsmile

Congratulations to newly promoted Communications Supervisor JoAnna Phipps! Since 2008, she has answered the call for help from our community. For all those that have called us to report a crime or ask for police to respond in an emergency, you might know her by voice as the calm in the storm. Today she got her badge pinned and was sworn in by Chief Glass. JoAnna was born and raised in Whittier. She attended Cal State University, Fullerton, where she earned her Bachelor of A...rts degree in Political Science. Her love of law enforcement started as a police explorer and cadet with the Whittier Police Department in 2001. She was hired by CMPD in 2008 as a communications officer. In 2017, she was selected to be a communications training officer and has been an integral part of the training program. JoAnna promoted in 2018 to a senior communications officer, where she has received numerous accolades for her teamwork, exemplary work ethic, and professionalism. Today, she thanked her husband and children for all their love and support. Please join us in congratulating JoAnna on this great career milestone!

Today is #PurpleThursday and Wear Purple Day in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Anyone who has been affected by domestic violence can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE. In case of an emergency, call 911. To learn more about domestic violence and available resources, please visit our website at www.costamesapolice.org and click on Police Information. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #domesticviolence

On Monday Nov. 16, Governor Gavin Newsom announced new actions to curb COVID-19 transmissions, including pulling an emergency brake in the Blueprint for a Safer... Economy and strengthening the face-covering mandate. Most counties, including Orange, are moving into the most restrictive Purple Tier starting Tuesday Nov. 17. Moving to the Purple Tier means houses of worship, restaurants, movie theaters and gyms can now operate outdoors only. Retailers and shopping centers can continue to operate indoors at 25 percent capacity. To learn more read the governor’s press release here. https://www.gov.ca.gov//governor-newsom-announces-new-imm/ Or to find out what the restrictions mean for your sector or business visit https://covid19.ca.gov/ Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Costa Mesa Police Department

Statistics show that on average 20 people per minute are victims of physical violence by an intimate partner in the U.S., and domestic violence affects both genders. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, CMPD advises anyone who has been affected by domestic violence to please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE. In case of an emergency, call 911. To learn more about domestic violence and available resources, please visit our website at www.costamesapolice.org and click on Police Information. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #domesticviolence #PurpleThursday

Amazing video by City of Costa Mesa

Today we honor all those who served our country. To the veterans in our police department, thank you for your service and your continued dedication to protect and serve. To the veterans in our community, our nation, and around the world, we honor you. We thank you for your sacrifice, bravery and service. #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService

Today is Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day! The Records Bureau is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Every day, our Records and Support team provide exceptional service and play a vital role in this organization. The Records Bureau secures police reports and enters data into various automated systems, provides important up-to-date information to officers out in the field, oversees the release of towed vehicles in Costa Mesa, confirms warrants for other agencies, maintains teletypes for the department, and takes calls from the public. How do they do it all!? Thank you for all you do!