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Man Charged with Killing in Westminster

Vandalism · Westminster

Man Charged with Killing in Westminster

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A 54-year-old man was charged Wednesday with the killing of another man in Westminster. James Michael Metcalf of Westminster was charged with murder and vandalism, both felonies, with a misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. He also faces sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a deadly weapon. The victim’s name has not yet been released as authorities work to notify his family. Police were called to the 8200 block of 13t…See the Story

Man uses bear spray on 3 people at Westminster grocery store, leading to evacuation

Evacuations · Westminster

Man uses bear spray on 3 people at Westminster grocery store, leading to evacuation

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The store was evacuated after the bear spray got into the air conditioning vents.See the Story

Car stop leads to 3 arrests

Westminster · Westminster

Car stop leads to 3 arrests

GUN and more seized in Westminster car stop (WPD). Three persons were arrested this (Saturday) morning when a vehicle code traffic stop in Westminster revealed a penal code book-full of alleged violations of the law. According to the WPD, the incident began at 2:30 a.m. when officers stopped a car in the area of Beach Boulevard and Bolsa Avenue for vehicle code violations. In the car were two men and a woman, along with what police say was an op…Read Article

Creation of a Tet Parade foundation voted by city council

THE CREATION of a foundation to support the Tet Parade was approved by the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night (File photo). A new foundation to support the city’s annual Tet Parade was approved by the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night. The council voted 5-0 to have the city attorney file the appropriate paperwork with the California Secretary of State for the creation of a non-profit “public benefit” foundation. The suggested …Westminster, California · Westminster Read Article

Tet Parade Foundation proposed

2023 TET PARADE (City of Westminster photo). A proposal to create a non-profit “public benefit” foundation to support Westminster’s annual Tet Parade goes before the Westminster City Council when it meets Wednesday evening. What’s proposed is to create a seven-member board of directors composed of members chosen by the city council, with each councilmember appointing one. There would be no “seed money” for the foundation, but the cost of creatin…Westminster, California · Westminster Read Article

Stranger arrested in house

POLICE at incident on Gumwood Circle in Westminster (WPD photo). On Thursday morning around 8 a.m. a resident in the area of Gumwood Circle near Wilson Street in Westminster called police to report “an unknown male” upstairs in the house. WPD officers responded to the scene and quickly set up a perimeter. They entered the house and took the suspect into custody. It was determined that the suspect was on probation and under post-release community…Westminster, California · Westminster Read Article

O.C. probationer arrested after breaking into a residence at night - New Santa Ana

On 6/5/2025, at approximately 8 a.m., police dispatch received a call from a resident in the area of Gumwood Center who reported an unknown male was located upstairs in their residence, according to the Westminster Police Department (WPD). As the WPD officers arrived on scene a perimeter was set up quickly and additional resources were requested. Entry was finally made to the residence and the suspect was taken into custody. It was determined th…Westminster, California · Westminster Read Article

Attorney Asks State Supreme To Reverse Conviction in Westminster Killing

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A defense attorney for a man sentenced to death for killing a 13-year-old boy and wounding his teenage brother and cousin because he mistakenly thought they were in a rival gang argued Wednesday before the state Supreme Court that he should have the conviction overturned based on a prosecutor’s use of the defendant’s rap lyrics in his trial. Jason Alejandro Aguirre was sentenced to death in August 2009 for the Aug. 12, 2003, fatal shooting of Mi…Westminster, California · Westminster Read Article

Power outage in Westminster caused by metallic balloons

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A few stray metallic balloons caught on utility equipment caused a power outage in Westminster, affecting over 4,600 Southern California Edison customers, including several businesses, on Wednesday, June 4, authorities said. Power was expected to be fully restored early Thursday morning, officials said. SCE spokesperson David Eisenhauer said the outage was reported at 3:38 p.m. and affected approximately 4,631 customers within a mile of the West…Power Outages · Westminster Read Article

Armed O.C. gang suspects with meth and a parolee arrested while drinking in public - New Santa Ana

Gang detectives were patrolling in the area of Westminster and Newland last Saturday night when they observed a known parolee and several documented gang members hanging out and drinking in public, according to the Westminster Police Department. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Westminster Police Department (@westminsterpdca) Unfortunately for the suspects, during a pat down, a firearm was located in the waistband of one of the suspe…Westminster · Westminster Read Article

ARVN veterans to be honored

ARVN SOLDIERS defend Saigon during the 1968 Tet Offensive (WIkipedia). Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces (ARVN) will be honored at the June 11 meeting of the Westminster City Council. The recognition ceremony will be part of the “Special Presentation” section of the city council meeting agenda and members of the public are welcome to attend. The event will include remarks from the city council, recognition of the ARVN veterans in …Wikipedia · Westminster Read Article

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