Tag: Fullerton Police Department

Man Charged with Carjacking, Police Pursuit in Fullerton

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 33-year-old Fresno man made his first appearance in federal court June 15 on charges of a carjacking that led to a police pursuit in Fullerton. Deshawn Ricks was arrested Wednesday on a federal criminal complaint. He was ordered detained Thursday and scheduled for arraignment on July 3. Police were dispatched to the…


Scammers Target Parents of Cal State Fullerton Students, Police Say

Police are warning parents and guardians of Cal State Fullerton students to be wary of scammers calling to impersonate law enforcement over the phone to obtain cash. During such calls, oftentimes in the middle of the night, scammers claim to parents their child has been arrested, according to police. Callers usually say the child was…


Police Found Drug Lab While Looking for Parents of Wandering 3-Year-Old in Fullerton

A search for the parents of a 3-year-old wandering on the street in a diaper led to the discovery of a drug lab inside a home in Fullerton on May 19, authorities said. Officers first responded to West Gage Avenue near South Woods Avenue after a caller reported that a toddler is seen on the…


Fullerton Police Considering Racing as Cause of Easter Deadly Crash

FULLERTON, Calif.—Fullerton police April 10 were investigating whether racing caused a crash that killed a motorcyclist and a pedestrian on Easter Sunday. The crash happened just before 9:20 a.m. at Magnolia and Flower avenues. The motorcyclist killed in the crash was identified as 34-year-old Bryan Tacadena Talladen of Anaheim. The pedestrian who died was identified…


2 Killed as Sedan, Motorcycle Collide with Minivan in Fullerton

FULLERTON, Calif.—A 35-year-old man riding a motorcycle and a 70-year-old pedestrian were killed April 9 after the motorcycle and a sedan collided with a minivan making a left turn in Fullerton, authorities said. The accident also sent the sedan careening into a telephone pole and a residence, causing a gas leak that prompted the evacuation…