La Habra Police Department

Need to run errands or exercise? The rules of the road still apply. La Habra Police Department encourages everyone to go safely during National Bicycle Safety Month.

***MISSING CHILD HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE. ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY, THANK YOU***

***UPDATE-CHILD FOUND SAFE*** ***UPDATED PHOTO ON MISSING CHILD*** Please see the updated photo of missing 12-year old, Anaya Hernandez. This is now classified as a critical missing due to her current mental state. ... LHPD and Orange Co Sheriff bloodhound team actively searching. Please call 562-383-4300 if you see her or have information.

***UPDATE-CHILD FOUND SAFE*** ***MISSING CHILD*** Please keep an eye out for a 12-year old child (first name is "Anaya"). Anaya was last seen by her family on foot, walking westbound on Whittier Blvd. from Harbor at about 6:45pm tonight. Anaya is a female, 5'5", 150 lbs., wearing a green zip-up sweater, black shirt, and blue jeans. ... If you see her, please call LHPD Dispatch at 562-383-4300.

Today concludes National Volunteer Week! We want to acknowledge & thank our wonderful volunteers throughout the city of La Habra & our police department. Our Radio Patrol & CERT team folks are so appreciated! It has been a tough year given the pandemic & having to limit activities & contacts in the community. Radio Patrol, CERT, & all volunteers past & present THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!! Here are some previous news stories on ...Radio Patrol & CERT: https://behindthebadge.com/la-habra-police-departments-rad/ https://behindthebadge.com/la-habra-community-members-lear/

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (Night of 1/25-1/26) Good morning! From our patrols, here is today's briefing.... ARREST-At about 5 p.m., officers responded to the area of Third and McPherson on a person who threatened an occupant of a vehicle with a knife. After an investigation, the person was located, identified, and arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. ARREST-At about 12:25 a.m., officers responded to the area of W. Lambert Rd. on a family disturbance. After an investigation, a person was arrested for domestic battery. We hope you have a safe Tuesday, La Habra! If you see something, say something. Report suspected drunk drivers to 9-1-1.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (Night of 11/27-11/28) Good morning! From yesterday's patrol, here is today's briefing.... ARREST-At about 8:41 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of W. Whittier Blvd. on a family disturbance. After an investigation, a person was arrested on domestic battery charges. ARREST-At about 10:51 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of N. Harbor Blvd. on a family disturbance. After an investigation, a person was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. ARREST-At about 2:35 p.m., officers responded to the area of Harbor and Imperial on a person slumped over behind the wheel. After an investigation, the person was arrested for DUI. ARREST-At about 8:37 p.m., officers conducted a bike stop in the area of W. Electric. After an investigation, a person was arrested on drug charges. AGENCY ASSIST & ARREST- At about 12:46 a.m., Brea PD requested assistance with a burglary suspect hiding inside the Brea Mall. Our officers, including Police Service Dog Rita, responded to assist. PSD Rita located the suspect hiding inside a store, and the suspect was taken into custody by Brea PD. Great job officers and PSD Rita! We hope you have a safe Thursday, La Habra! If you see something, say something. Report suspected drunk drivers to 9-1-1.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING-EXTENDED VERSION (Night of 1/22-1/25) Good morning! From our patrols, here is today's briefing.... 1/22-1/23 ARREST-At about 10:13 a.m., officers responded to the area of W. Imperial Hwy on a person lighting a fire to the rear of a business. After an investigation, the person was arrested for reckless burning. ARREST-At about 9:21 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Harbor and the northern city limits. After an investigation, the driver was arrested on drug charges and possession of nitrous oxide. ARREST-At about 10:21 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Harbor and Stearns. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for a DUI warrant. 1/23-1/24 ARREST-At about 10:29 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Beach and Hillsborough. After an investigation, the driver was arrested on drug charges. ARREST-At about 11:32 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Cypress and Imperial. After an investigation, two people were arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by person prohibited, altering a firearm mark, criminal conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, and drug charges. During a Miranda interview, the arrestees later admitted they came to the city to steal catalytic converters. 1/2-1/25 ARREST-At about 8:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Euclid and La Habra on a possible DUI driver. Officers located the vehicle, and after an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI. ARREST-At about 4:00 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Colfax and La Habra Blvd. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for a felony warrant. We hope you have a safe Monday, La Habra! If you see something, say something. Report suspected drunk drivers to 9-1-1.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING-EXTENDED VERSION (Night of 1/8-1/10) Good morning! From our patrols, here is today's briefing.... 1/8-1/9 ARREST- At about 9:32 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of W. Imperial regarding a possible theft. After an investigation one person was arrested for theft and drug charges, and a second person was cited for drug charges. ARREST-At about 11:14 p.m., officers contacted two people in the area of W. Lambert. After an investigation, the first person was arrested on drug charges, and the second person was arrested for drug charges and a warrant. 1/9-1/10 ARREST-At about 11:35 p.m., officers conducted a pedestrian check in the area of S. Euclid St. After an investigation, two people were arrested on drug charges. 1/10-1/11 ASSIST-At about 7:28 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of S. Beach on a person who reported being chased and was going to be killed. After contact, the person was transported to the hospital for a mental evaluation. ARREST-At about 12:55 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of S. Beach on a family disturbance. After an investigation, a person was arrested for domestic battery. We hope you have a safe Monday, La Habra!

We are grateful for such a Caring Community to serve in. Thank you La Habra for being our partner in protecting our City! We are proud of all our men and women in Policing.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (Night of 1/20-1/21) Good morning! From last night's patrol, here is today's briefing. ... ARREST- At about 10:09 p.m., officers responded to Estelli Park, where a person was choked and struck in the face by their ex-partner, who was last seen on foot leaving the park. Officers canvassed the area and a perimeter was set up with the assistance of airship "Duke" and Brea PD. The suspect was located and arrested for domestic violence. ARREST-At about 11:37 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Walnut St. and La Habra Blvd. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI(drugs). We hope you have a safe Thursday, La Habra! If you see something, say something. Report suspected drunk drivers to 9-1-1.

A quick story and a joke that Mr. Tommy Lasorda shared with LHPD a few years ago..... True story - Several years ago, at a holiday banquet honoring La Habra PD employees and their families, Mr. Lasorda "crashed" our party! Mr. Lasorda made a special appearance at the event and addressed our personnel - many of whom are big Dodger fans. Obviously, it was a thrill for all of us to meet Mr. Lasorda! He spent some time telling some stories and telling us how much he loved and ...appreciated the profession of law enforcement, which is no surprise to those who knew him. Here is a quick joke that Tommy told that night and had the crowd rolling: People ask me, "Tommy, you have been married for decades! What is the secret to a long-lasting, fulfilling marriage?" I said, "easy...dinner and dancing every night!" (All the ladies in the audience sighed at the romantic secret and elbowed their husbands to take note) Tommy went on, "yep, dinner and dancing every night - she goes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I go on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays." Mr. Lasorda was a class act. He loved our country, he loved our military, and he loved law enforcement. Our condolences to the Lasorda family, Dodger and baseball fans everywhere, and may he rest in peace...

COMMUNITY INFORMATION ON COVID-19 TESTING

In anticipation of future needs, Orange County's Health Care Agency is pre-registering volunteers interested in assisting government staff with #OCCOVID19 vacci...nations this year. Please visit https://volunteers.oneoc.org/special-event/a182I000007VTf2 to register and for more information! #COVIDVaccine (source: ochealth)

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (Night of 1/16-1/19) Good morning! From our patrols, here is today's briefing.... 1/16-1/17 ARREST-At about 7:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of La Habra and Idaho on a traffic collision into the center median. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI(drugs). ARREST-At about 8:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of W. La Habra regarding a person using narcotics. After an investigation, the person was arrested on drug charges and several warrants. 1/17-1/18 ARREST-At about 9:48 p.m., officers responded to Third Ave. and La Habra Blvd. on a person walking with a baseball bat and causing a disturbance. After an investigation, the person was arrested on drug charges. ARREST-At about 10:07 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Harbor and Lambert Rd. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI(drugs). ARREST-At about 2:11 a.m., officers conducted a suspicious occupied vehicle check in the area of S. Hillcrest. It was discovered that the vehicle was stolen out of the City of Anaheim. The driver was taken into custody and turned over to Anaheim PD. 1/18-1/19 ARREST-At about 3:21 p.m., officers conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Monte Vista and La Habra, on a vehicle traveling without a tire. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI. ARREST-At about 3:22 a.m., officers checked on a person sleeping in a vehicle in the area of W. Whittier Blvd. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Buena Park. The vehicle occupant was arrested for receiving stolen property. We hope you have a great Tuesday, La Habra! If you see something, say something. Please report suspected drunk drivers to 9-1-1.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (Night of 12/9-12/10) Good morning! From last night's patrol, here is today's briefing. ... ARREST-At about 8:56 p.m., officers made a traffic stop in the area of Euclid and Erna St. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI. ARREST-At about 1:13 a.m., officers responded to the area of W. La Habra Blvd. on a suspicious person call. After an investigation, the person was arrested on a drug charge. We hope you have a great Thursday, La Habra!

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (Night of 1/6-1/7) Good morning! From last night's patrol, here is today's briefing.... ARREST-At about 11:35 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Euclid and Imperial Blvd. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI. ARREST-At about 2:44 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Whittier and Hacienda. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI. If you see something, say something. Report suspected drunk drivers to 9-1-1. We hope you have a safe Thursday, La Habra!

Latino Health Access will be in the City of La Habra on Saturday, November 21st providing free COVID-19 testing to La Habrans. Testing is by appointment only, and will occur at La Bonita Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration begins on November 17th at 10 a.m. Scan the code below, or call 714-805-7838 to make an appointment or information. This is open to all Orange County residents.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (Night of 12/8-12/9): Good morning, La Habra. From last night's patrol log, here is today's briefing.... 1- ARREST: Around 7:08PM, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Orange and Florence St. After an investigation, a person was arrested for a drug charge. If you see something, say something. We can be reached 24/7 at (562) 383-4300. In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1.

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. Some people you meet forget you. Sometimes you forget people you meet. But some...times you meet that special person you can’t forget. I will never forget Sheriff Hutchens, the day I met her, and the many incredible conversations we shared over the many days that followed. How blessed I am to have her be a part of my life. Read my full statement here: https://ocsheriff.gov/news/statement-sheriff-barnes See more

The non-emergency phone lines at the La Habra Police Department have been restored. We apologize for the inconvenience. Have a good day.

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La Habra Police Department’s regular nonemergency phone lines are down. For nonemergency related concerns, please call 562-713-8685. If you have a life/death threatening emergency, you can still call 9-1-1.... Thank you.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION This morning, Chief Price swore in our newest officer, Carlos Perez, Jr. Welcome, Officer Perez!

The State of California has initiated its regional "Stay at Home" order impacting Southern California which includes Orange County. The State required closures and regulations are now in effect and they are expected to last at least three weeks. PARKING Effective today, we are suspending street sweeping enforcement city-wide until further notice. Street sweeping will still take place.... Overnight Parking is still not being enforced as previously announced, and we will start citing for Overnight Parking as scheduled effective January 3, 2021. EDUCATION & VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE The specifics of the new regional order are available here: https://www.gov.ca.gov//california-health-officials-annou/ As with the previous orders, the La Habra Police Department will focus on education, sharing of information and encouraging personal responsibility regarding compliance. We have asked our employees and we are asking our community to continue practicing all recommended Coronavirus protective measures.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING-EXTENDED VERSION (Night of 11/6-11/9) Good morning! From our swing and graveyard patrols. here is today's briefing.... 11/6-11/7 ARREST-At about 6:52 p.m., officers responded to a report of a possible DUI driver in the area of Beach and Imperial. The driver was located, and after an investigation, the person was arrested for DUI and restricted driver operating a vehicle without an ignition interlocking device. ARREST-At about 7:37 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of S. Beach. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for a loaded firearm in vehicle, and misc drug charges. ARREST-At about 8:31 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Cypress and Imperial. After an investigation, a the driver was arrested for DUI under 21 years of age, DUI, and possession of nitrous oxide. ARREST-At about 2:37 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of El Portal and La Habra Blvd. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for driving with a suspended license. 11/7-11/8 ARREST-At about 8:35 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. Imperial. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for a grand theft that just occurred from Ulta Beauty, and for DUI(drugs). ARREST-At about 12:13 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Wrightwood Dr. and Longridge Dr. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI. ARREST- At about 2:02 a.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Lambert and Cypress observed a vehicle that ran a red light at a high rate of speed, nearly colliding with the officer's vehicle. The officer conducted a traffic stop, and after an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI. 11/8-11/9 ARREST-At about 1:41 a.m., officers made a traffic stop in the area of Beach and Merced St. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI, and driving on a suspended license for DUI.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING-EXTENDED VERSION (Night of 10/30-11/2) Good morning! From our swing and graveyard patrols, here is today's briefing.... 10/30-10/31 ARREST-At about 9:20 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lambert and Puente. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI(drugs) and miscellaneous drug charges. 10/31-11/1 ARREST-At about 9:44 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop at First and Chinchilla. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI. ARREST-At about 10:08 p.m., officers responded to a non-injury traffic collision in the area of College and Erna. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI. ARREST-At about 12:45 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of La Habra and Valley Home. The driver was in possession of multiple pieces of property appearing to be stolen; however, this could not be confirmed, and the driver was cited on a traffic violation. A short time later, it was confirmed that the property was stolen out of a neighboring city. Our Special Investigations detectives and patrol officers later recovered the property and arrested the driver for receiving stolen property. ARREST-At about 1:50 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Harbor and Las Palmas. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI. ARREST-At about 2:02 a.m., officers responded to the area of E. La Habra Blvd. on an audible alarm. Upon their arrival, officers confirmed that entry was made, and a person was contacted at the scene. After an investigation, the person was arrested for burglary. 11/1-11/2 Nothing to report We hope you have a safe Monday, La Habra!

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Tis Nov 1st already!! You know what that means... :{ :{ :{ NO SHAVE NOVEMBER is here!! :{ :{ :{ Just to warn you, you may be seeing some more "scruffy-ness," mustaches, and/or beards on our officers as the month progresses...... For a few years now, LHPD does this as a fundraiser to put towards a particular cause or need. Our personnel do a "buy-in" in order to participate. Once the month is over and we finalize the funds, they are donated. Last year, we donated the money to a CHP officer who was shot in the line of duty in the Riverside area. This year, sadly, we are going to donate our funds to the family of retired LHPD Corporal Steve Polley. Cpl. Polley retired in 2015 and recently succumbed to cancer. Cpl. Polley served honorably in the US Army prior to serving 25 years protecting the streets of La Habra. We terribly miss Cpl. Polley and his sense of humor. He was a husband, father, and friend to many. RIP Cpl. Polley...

Bike Patrol Out on Halloween Our bike patrol team of officers had a fun time cruising the residential streets tonight! They probably won't admit it, but we think they did get a little creeped out by a few really good and scary costumes tonight!! Our patrol officers spent a lot of time driving slowly around neighborhoods to keep a presence and deter vehicles from driving fast on streets where "trick or treating" was occurring. Our officers received MANY "thank you's," 's, and people showing Halloween love!!

Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLG) Church came by the station today to pray for our department! We thank you so much and appreciate all that OLG does for the LH community!!