Laguna Beach Police Department

While you were sleeping, at approximately 2:30 am this morning officers responded to the 800 block of Bluebird Canyon Dr. regarding a vehicle burglary in progress. Officers checked the area and located the involved vehicle speeding down Diamond Street. Officers conducted a traffic stop and contacted two adult males and a juvenile. A search of the vehicle was conducted and officers located several pieces of mail from residents in Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach, along with s...everal packages. All three were taken into custody for several misdemeanors and felonies. With Christmas right around the corner please, please, please LOCK your vehicles and REMOVE your belongings. Be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activity. Please also make it a habit to check your mail daily and remove the contents. We recommend purchasing a lockable mailbox so your incoming mail is secure. Additionally, if you are shopping online and expecting package deliveries be sure to track the package to anticipate its arrival. If you will not be home when the package arrives ask a trusted neighbor or friend to pick it up for you. If you think you were a victim of this incident or have questions regarding the mail that was found please contact Detective Drake or Detective Milot at 949-497-0701.

There has been a recent trend of phone scams referencing the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the suspension of Social Security numbers. The scam involves phone numbers with an Orange County area code. Both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) indicate the phone scams are an attempt to fraudulently obtain money or personal information. Please refer to the attached infographic for further details.

The Grinch decided to get an early start to his hijinks this year. On Saturday, November 27, at approximately 1:13 a.m., there arose such a clatter near a resident's vehicle, which caused the homeowner to look out the window. He saw a male subject trying to steal his dirt bike. The resident yelled at the subject, which caused him to flee on a separate motorcycle. Thanks to a thorough description of the suspect, LBPD officers, like a raptor on the hunt, located and detained a... subject in the nearby area. The suspect had a motorcycle next to him and was "fixing" a separate vehicle, since he is a mechanic. Because that's what we do at 1 in the morning, right? The suspect told officers the motorcycle was a friend's. LBPD officers were able to contact the bike's owner, who told them it had been stolen from Banning and no one had permission to possess it. While speaking to the resident who witnessed the attempted theft, officers noticed a nearby carport with a separate motorcycle that had its ignition broken and various pieces of the bike on the ground below. Nearby, several cabinets within the carport had their locks broken as well. The suspect was arrested for various charges, including vehicle theft. During a search of his person, various burglary tools including a window punch were located. He spoke with LBPD officers at the station and relayed his story. With each lie, the proverbial nose grew several inches until finally, he admitted to trying to steal both motorcycles and breaking into the cabinets. He was eventually transported to Orange County Jail.

You've got precious cargo. Buckle up to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones

After a delivery truck spilled some precious cargo along the roadway earlier today, we took it upon ourselves to hand deliver the jettisoned packages to their owners.

With November here, many of our officers are participating in No Shave November, with the goal of raising awareness of cancer by forgoing shaving throughout the month. For further details, please visit https://no-shave.org/member/LagunaBeachPD

Too much time on your hands? Well tonight, you'll get another hour

Congratulations to our newest police officer recruit on graduating the Golden West College Police Academy today. Welcome to the Laguna Beach PD family.

Southern California fire update as of 12:45pm on Wednesday, 10-28-20

Update on road closures due to the Silverado Fire as of 1:45pm on Tuesday, 10-27-20

Update on the Silverado Fire as of 1:15pm on Tuesday, 10-27-20

There is a Red Flag Warning in effect through tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. We are closely monitoring conditions, but call 911 immediately if you see a fire. OC Parks have closed Aliso & Wood Canyon; the City has closed access to trailheads in local parks. Visit https://bit.ly/34whnAV for further information

Stay tuned for additional updates!

Yesterday morning, officers were dispatched to a single vehicle traffic collision. The vehicle collided with a traffic sign and hit a curb before stopping in the roadway. When officers tried to contact the driver, the female was slumped over the steering wheel and unresponsive. In the interior of the vehicle numerous types of narcotics were located, along with evidence of narcotics sales. The driver was arrested and transported to the hospital for treatment. Please remember, no matter how well you are paying attention to the road and your surroundings while driving, there is always a risk that someone like the person above is not. Drive safely

Emergency Operations Coordinator Brendan Manning and LBPD staff conducted several a Outdoor Warning System tests throughout the city. This system consists of speakers/sirens that can be activated to provide emergency alerts and warnings to individuals and provide instructions to take safety actions (i.e. shelter in place, evacuation, etc.). These systems have been strategically placed throughout the city. #keepingyousafe #lagunabeach #surfandprotect

Last night at approximately 11:40pm, officers responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle into a pole in the area of Castle Rock Road and Laguna Canyon Road. Officers arrived on scene and located a vehicle in the brush, a pole knocked down and live wires across the roadway. As a result, Laguna Canyon Road was shut down for several hours. The roadway is NOW OPEN. Expect delays in the area for the remainder of the day as crews continue to work on pole repairs. Alcohol was not a factor in this collision.

The City of Laguna Beach has ONE Official Ballot Drop Box location which is located at the Laguna Beach Library. Please be aware of unofficial ballot boxes that may pop up. If you see a ballot box at a location other than the Laguna Beach Library please call the Laguna Beach Police Department.