Category: Huntington Beach Police Department

Huntington Beach Jewelry Store Targeted by Trio in Smash-and-Grab Robbery

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.— Three hammer-wielding thieves smashed jewelry cases and fled with valuables from a store in the Bella Terra shopping center in Huntington Beach Monday. The robbery occurred just after 2 p.m. at the Princess Bride Diamonds store at 7821 Edinger Ave., near the San Diego (405) Freeway, said Jessica Cuchilla, a spokeswoman for…


Woman, 93, Killed in Huntington Beach Traffic Crash

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A 93-year-old woman was fatally injured when the car she was driving collided with another vehicle in Huntington Beach, authorities said May 12. The crash occurred about 4:40 p.m. Thursday at Magnolia Street and Garfield Avenue, the Huntington Beach Police Department reported. According to police, the woman was driving a Buick Riviera north…


Man Gets 6 Months in Jail for Killing Cat in Huntington Beach

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 38-year-old man pleaded guilty May 2 and was immediately sentenced to six months in jail for slamming a cat against the windshields of cars in Huntington Beach, killing the feline. Beau Browning Watson pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals and two counts of vandalism, all misdemeanors. Watson accepted a plea deal from…


Man Stabbed in Huntington Beach; Suspect Arrested

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A man was stabbed at a hotel in Huntington Beach, and his alleged attacker was in custody April 13, police said. The crime occurred about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at an Extended Stay America in the 5000 block of Skylab Road Circle, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department and reports from the scene….


2 Injured, One Arrested After Skateboard Fight at Pro-Trump Rally in Huntington Beach

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A 33-year-old San Bernardino man was arrested and at least two people were injured after skateboarders fought with crowds gathered at the Huntington Beach Pier in support of former President Donald Trump, police said April 2. The clash was reported at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday, according to spokeswoman Jessica Cuchilla of the Huntington…


2 Dead in Possible Murder-Suicide in Huntington Beach

Authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide in Huntington Beach after a man and woman were found dead with gunshot wounds on March 26, police said. Huntington Beach police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call around 6 p.m. at the 9500 block of Kensington Drive around 6 p.m. in the city’s northeast. A…


Motorist Killed, 2 Injured in Huntington Beach Crash

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A 22-year-old motorist in a speeding vehicle was killed and his two passengers were injured in a single-vehicle crash March 26 in Huntington Beach, authorities said. The condition of the two injured people was not immediately known, according to spokeswoman Jessica Cuchilla of the Huntington Beach Police Department. The crash, involving a gray…


Man Accused of Smashing and Killing Cat on Windshields in Huntington Beach

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 38-year-old man was behind bars March 24 on charges of slamming a cat against the windshields of cars in Huntington Beach, killing the animal. Beau Browning Watson pleaded not guilty Thursday to cruelty to animals and two counts of vandalism, all felonies, in the jail courtroom in Santa Ana. He was next…


Gun Suspect Prompts Lockdown on Huntington Beach College Campus

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Golden West College officials locked down the campus in Huntington Beach March 20 as police searched for a possible gunman, but no threat was found. The lockdown began at 12:49 p.m. and was lifted at 1:22 p.m. when police determined the suspect was no longer on campus, said Golden West College spokeswoman Andrea…


Pursuit Ends with Crash in Huntington Beach, 2 Arrested

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Two men were arrested March 6 following a high-speed pursuit that ended with a crash in Huntington Beach. Police were called about 11 a.m. about a vehicle burglary suspect trying door handles in the parking lot at the beach near Tower Three, said Jessica Cuchilla of the Huntington Beach Police Department. When responding…