Tustin Police Department

Today, Tustin PD Honor Guard attended the funeral service for Sergeant Dominic Vaca of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office. Sergeant Vaca was tragically killed by gunfire during the search for a vehicle pursuit suspect on May 31, 2021. Sergeant Vaca, a 17-year veteran with the department, leaves behind his wife and two young daughters. RIP, Sir.

As Independence Day nears, we would like to remind our Tustin community that ALL fireworks are illegal in the city of Tustin. Violators could face an arrest or citation. The City of Tustin via Tustin City Code (TCC 8100), has adopted the 2016 California Fire Code (CFC). CFC Section 5601.1.3 makes it illegal for the possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited (including safe and sane) within the City of Tustin, with the exception of the use of fireworks for fireworks displays.

The link to our Virtual Open House is now available on our website! 1. Click/go to www.tustinpd.org 2. Look for this image!... 3. Click the link or tap the image to enter! ENJOY! Share your experience with us during our Open House by tagging us @tustinpolice and sharing on your Instagram or Facebook posts and stories and using the hashtag #tustinpdopenhouse ! See more

Virtual Open House will also have a KidsZone! Within the KidsZone, you and your child/children will find educational videos, coloring pages, and more along with THIS trivia quiz! If a perfect score of 100% is achieved, your child/children will be automatically entered into our Shop with a Cop raffle!... * The quiz is for kids ages 18 and under* Make sure to visit www.tustinpd.org to be able to enter into our Open House site tomorrow morning at 11am! See more

FRIDAY FEATURE The great investigator Sherlock Holmes once remarked, "The little things are infinitely the most important." TPD Officers were dispatched to a local electronics store regarding two suspicious subjects who were possibly engaged in thievery. Officers contacted Anthony Francis and Clay Curfman outside the store by a truck and a motorcycle. The initial field investigation resulted in the arrest of Francis for possession of a concealed dirk or dagger and the arr...est of Curfman for possession of drug paraphernalia. Alas! The story doesn't end there, as our officers deduced there might be more profound things astir. During a search of the truck, officers located about 95 grams of fentanyl, over 15 grams of methamphetamine, over $25,000 in cash, a functional unserialized semi-automatic pistol, drug sales indicia, drug paraphernalia, and other illegal items. Both Francis and Curfman were booked into Orange County Jail facing a myriad of felony and misdemeanor offenses.

Officer Barrett and K9 Azzurri from the Tustin Police Department are here to wish you happy howl-idays! #SantaPaws

Meet Officer Kent and K9 Roki from the Tustin Police Department. It’s never ruff when you get to dress up for the holidays - right, Roki? #SantaPaws

While on patrol, one of our parking control officers came across a reported stolen vehicle. The vehicle was unoccupied and police officers immediately arrived to assist. We returned the vehicle to its rightful owner.

We hope our Santa Sleigh was able to spread some cheer this year. Mr. and Mrs. Claus visited roughly 90% of the city over 15 scheduled nights. This tradition now stands close to 25 years. : Behind the Badge

FRIDAY FEATURE Tustin PD responded to calls of a hit & run traffic collision involving two vehicles. A witness followed the suspect vehicle into a neighborhood and directed officers to its location. Officers then contacted the suspect, Jesus Paredes. Paredes was arrested for DUI and hit & run. Luckily, the other party did not sustain major injuries from the collision. Thank you to the several helpful callers and witnesses we received in this incident. Reducing traffic collisions and apprehending DUI drivers are major focuses of the department. This holiday season, let your tree be the only thing that's "lit." Drive safely Tustin.

You've heard of Elf on a Shelf. Now get ready for "Cop on a Stop." Between calls for service, our officers conduct traffic enforcement, patrol high crime areas, make investigative stops, and effect arrests. We enjoy making the streets of Tustin a safer place.

It’s #SantaPaws time! Leading up to Christmas, we’ll be highlighting some of our awesome (and festive!) K9 friends. Check out Officer Ryan and K9 Ragnar from the Tustin Police Department.

Don't fall victim! County-wide we are seeing an increase in phone scams referencing the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the suspension of Social Security numbers. The phone scam is using Orange County area code prefixes. The Social Security Administration (SSA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) indicate these phone schemes attempt to fraudulently solicit money or personal information. Phone Scam Language: "This is the Department of the Social Security Administration. The reason of this call is to inform you that your Social Security number has been suspended for suspicion of illegal activity. If you do not contact us immediately, your account will be deactivated. For more information about this case file, press 1 or call immediately our department number XXX-XXXX."

Evacuation Information at Columbus Tustin Park. Residents who cannot (or don’t want to) return home, are encouraged to stay with families and/or friends if pos...sible or use their own resources to secure a hotel room. For people who don’t have those resources, there will be information at the Evacuation Information Location on possible sheltering operations. People will be asked to remain in their cars, but they will also be permitted to use the restroom at the Columbus Tustin Recreation Center. Waters and snacks will be available. Columbus Tustin Park is located at 17522 Beneta Way and information will be available until 11:30 pm.

Night shift off, day shift on

#SilveradoFire UPDATE

ZAP! Now that we have your attention, we wish you all a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. 2020 has brought a unique set of challenges to law enforcement. We approach the end of the year knowing we have done our best to serve our Tustin community. We're here for you, 24/7. 911 Emergencies 714-573-3225 Non-emergencies

Our officers are currently assisting the Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority with road closures associated with the #SilveradoFire. Until further notice, eastbound Portola Parkway at Jamboree Rd. is CLOSED and northbound Jamboree Rd. at Tustin Ranch Rd. is CLOSED. Parts of the City of Irvine are under mandatory evacuation. Please refer to Irvine PD's social media for their most up-to-date information. There are currently no evacuation orders in place for the City of Tustin.

Today a Tustin resident reported his Halloween decoration, known as Creepy Charlie, was stolen from his front porch during the early morning hours. Officers quickly located Creepy Charlie near the Speedy Gas at Newport / McFadden. Luckily, Charlie was unharmed and cooperative with the responding officers. Officers are searching for surveillance video in the surrounding area. In the future, if you happen to see Charlie wandering the streets at night, please call TPD and we will be happy to escort him back to his family.

2020 has brought new challenges to policing and we've implemented some changes. What hasn't changed is our steadfast commitment to crime prevention, criminal apprehension, and public service. We're on duty 24/7, ever-ready.

You asked the questions, we have the answers! Swipe right to read the most Frequently Asked Questions regarding Neighborhood Watch. This is the fifth and final post in a series of five posts leading up to our biannual Block Captain Meeting, which is being held virtually on Thursday, October 22nd.... #TustinPolice #TustinStrong #Community #StrongerTogether #NotInMyNeighborhood #EyesAndEars #SeeSomethingSaySomething #NoCallTooSmall See more

Mr. Vachani is still missing from the City of Irvine. He is known to frequent the Tustin Marketplace, Bryan & Newport Ave and Walnut & Newport Ave.

ARREST OF INTEREST / LOOKING FOR SIMILAR CRIMES Around 6:00 AM this morning, we received calls from alert residents who noticed a suspicious subject walking from house to house. When officers contacted this subject, he was standing on a front porch, in the process of going through a victim's mailbox on Kalua, near Charloma Dr. During the detention, officers identified 28-year-old John Campbell. During a probation search, Campbell was found in possession of stolen property ...from two different thefts from vehicles. These thefts occurred in the neighborhoods near Red Hill Ave. and Bryan Ave., including street like Lance Dr., Bryan Ave., First St., and Kalua Ln. At the conclusion of the investigation, Campbell was arrested and booked at Orange County Jail for theft and possession of stolen property. If you believe you were a victim or have camera footage matching Campbell's appearance as depicted in this post, specifically the black and white still images taken at the time of the crime, please telephone the Tustin PD Dispatch Center at 714-573-3225. Officer Alfonso is handling the investigation. *Surveillance screenshots used with homeowner approval

On Monday, we celebrated the 100th birthday of USMC veteran and Tustin resident, Major James McLaughlin Jr. Thank you Tustin American Legion - Post 227.

Tustin Police Department Awarded $111,000 Traffic Safety Grant from CA OTS

PRESS RELEASE - Jamboree Rd, north of Barranca Pkwy, is now open.

It's Friday night. We hope you're not thinking of engaging in unlawful street racing or intersection takeovers. We work with a specialized task force to fiercely address this issue. This photo shows only 2 of about 15 vehicles which were impounded for 30 days after the drivers used their vehicles to block traffic for an unlawful speed contest at an intersection. Approximately 20 associated spectators of the incident received misdemeanor arrests. The more you know...