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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month- Drivers are urged to keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Westminster Police Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel.
03/26/2026 10:00 AM
19-Year-Old Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges Involving Child Victim
Detectives with the Westminster Police Department have arrested 19-year-old Anthony Gonzalez of Westminster in connection with an incident involving an 8-year-old child that occurred on March 21, 2026.
03/24/2026 2:52 PM
Critical Missing Person- Seeking Public Assistance- LOCATED
On March 17, 2026, Lloyd Cleland was reported missing by his family.
03/17/2026 10:00 AM
Westminster Police and ABC Cite One During a Statewide Underage Drinking Enforcement Operation
Westminster Police Detectives and Officers cited an adult male during ABC’s statewide Shoulder Tap operation on March 14, 2026 in Westminster for furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors.
03/16/2026 10:00 AM
Westminster Police Arrest Suspect in Hate-related Vandlism Incident
The Westminster Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a vandalism incident involving hate-related graffiti that occurred late Friday night.
03/16/2026 10:00 AM
Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Traffic Collision
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Westminster Police Department received a call regarding a fatal traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the area of Bolsa Chica Road, south of Garden Grove Boulevard.
02/25/2026 10:00 AM
Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Traffic Collision
On February 3, 2026, at approximately 6:50 PM, Westminster Police Officers responded to the area of Springdale Street, just south of Westminster Boulevard reference a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
02/03/2026 2:52 PM
Armed Robbery Arrest
In mid-February 2026, Westminster police officers responded to two separate armed robberies of convenience stores.
01/29/2026 2:52 PM
Fatal Vehicle vs. Motorcycle Traffic Collision
On Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 3:17 P.M., the Westminster Police Department received a call from the Orange County Fire Authority regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist in the area of Beach Blvd and Madison Ave.
01/16/2026 2:52 PM

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