Police Files

Jewelry, cash and electronics taken in West Newport Beach burglary

Newport Beach Police answered a residential burglary complaint that occurred in the 200 block of 33rd Street in the West Newport Beach community on December 6 between the hours of 5-10 p.m.

While the victim was away, a suspect entered the residence through unknown means, took the victim’s property and exited through a patio door.

Reported losses included a wallet, jewelry, U.S. currency and electronics.

No suspect information was available.

Suspect enters through unlocked door and steals credit cards from wallet

A suspect stole credit cards during a residential burglary in the 1100 block of Campanile on December 8 between the hours of 7-10 a.m.

The victim had left his wallet on the dining room table and a suspect at some point entered the room taking the cards. The point of entry was possibly an unsecured sliding door.

Newport Beach took a report, however no suspect information was available.

Burglar ransacks Cliff Drive home

A Newport Heights residential burglary occurred in the 2700 block of Cliff Drive between Monday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 8 a.m.

While the house was unoccupied, an unknown suspect entered the residence by shattering a glass door in the rear of the house. The suspect then ransacked the master bedroom and family room, while also rummaging through cabinets and closets throughout the house.

The loss was reported as jewelry.

No suspect information is available.

NBPD encourages safe and sober roads for the holidays

This holiday season, the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) wants to remind the public about the importance of being safe and sober when you are driving.

While the COVID-19 pandemic is changing how we celebrate the holidays, the NBPD is dedicated to keeping the public safe and urges people to stay at home or use a designated sober driver if you plan to drink.

Now through New Year’s Day, the NBPD will have officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, intended to show zero tolerance for drunk driving and keeping roads safe.

“This year has been challenging and difficult on all of us,” Lt. Damon Psaros said. “The last thing we need is more heartbreak and tragedy. Make the right choice by not driving impaired so everyone can have a safe holiday.”

The NBPD reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and marijuana can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs. Do your research and understand how certain drugs you are taking may affect your driving ability.

Due to COVID-19, the state of California is asking residents to avoid large gatherings for the holidays to mitigate the spread of the virus.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.