All the most recent Villa Park Neighborhood Watch updates in one spot. The Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program which enlists the active participation of residents in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in their communities.
For more information on Neighborhood Watch in your area, please contact the City of Villa Park at (714) 998-1500 or send an email to the City of Villa Park.
April 2022 Update
Total Number of Calls for Service: 239
Criminal Incidents
| Burglary (PC 459) | ||
| 4/20/2022 | 10000 Block of Wulff Dr. | Residential-no items stolen. Total loss: $1500 |
| 4/30/2022 | 18000 Block of Fernando Cir. | Residential-misc. items stolen. Unknown loss. |
| Petty Theft (PC 488) | ||
| 4/4/2022 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blv d. | Checks stolen from mailbox. |
| 4/16/2022 | 9000 Block of Las Flores | Vehicle broken into -misc. items missin g. Total loss: $200. |
| 4/27/2022 | 9000 Block of Henderson Way | Package stolen from front porch. Total loss: $59. |
Shoplifting (PC 459.5)
| 4/6/2022 I Santiago Blvd// Wanda Rd. | Misc. items stolen from a store. |
| Battery (PC 242) | ||
| 4/18/2022 111000 Block of Serrano Ave. | I | Battery between two students at a school. |
| Drunk Driving (PC 502) | ||
| 4/19/2022 I Lemon St// Santiago Blvd. | I | DUI alcohol. |
Traffic Citations
| Total Parking Citations: | 21 |
| Patrol Deputy Traffic Citations: | 34 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 0 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 55 |
March 2022 Update
Total Number of Calls for Service: 272
Criminal Incidents
Grand Theft (PC 487)
| 3/2/2022 117000 Block of Santiago Blvd. | Catalytic converter stolen from vehicle. Total loss: $1200. |
Total loss: $1200.
Burglary (PC 459)
| 3/24/2022 10000 Block of Hastings Dr. | Residential burglary. Total Loss: $140. |
Vandalism(PC 594)
| 3/23/2022 I 17000 Block of Santiago Blvd. | Vehicle window smashed. |
Domestic Assault (PC 273)
| 3/23/2022 9000 Block of James Cir . | Domestic dispute between an ex-couple. |
Assault (PC 240)
| 3/15/2022 118000 Block of Taft Ave | Assault occurred at a local school between two students. |
| Narcotics Violation (H & S 11350) | ||
| 3/1/2022 I Taft Ave// Lemon St. | I | Possession of a narcotic controlled substance. |
| 3/16/2022 I Villa Park Rd.// Lemon St . | I | Possession of a narcotic controlled substance. |
| Traffic Accidents | ||
| 3/4/2022 | N. Wanda Rd.// Lincoln St. | Minor traffic accident-unknown injuries. |
| 3/11/2022 | Villa Park Rd. // Center Dr. | Non-injury traffic accident. |
| 3/20/2022 | Park Villa Ln. // Villa Park Rd. | Non-injury traffic accident. |
| 3/22/2022 | Villa Park Rd. // Center Dr. | Hit and run traffic accident. |
| 3/27/2022 | E. Katella Ave. //Wanda Rd. | Minor traffic accident-unknown injuries. |
| 3/27/2022 | E. Collins Ave.// Kathleen Ln. | Non-injury traffic accident. |
Traffic Citations
| Total Parking Citations: | 62 |
| Patrol Deputy Traffic Citations: | 32 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 0 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 94 |
February 2022 Update
Total Number of Calls for Service: 197
Criminal Incidents
| Grant Theft (PC 487) | ||
| 2/2/2022 | 18000 Block of Durfee Cir. | Tail gate stolen from vehicle. Total loss: $7,000. |
| Petty Theft (PC 488) | ||
| 2/21/2022 | 10000 Block of Prado Woods Dr. | Misc. items stolen from unlocked vehicle. Total loss: $115. |
| Burglary (PC 459) | ||
| 2/1/2022 | 9000 Block of Briley Way | Windows smashed at residence. Total loss: $1,600. |
| 2/13/2022 | 10000 Block of Hummingbird Cir. | Misc. items stolen from a residence. Total loss: $23,500. |
| Narcotics Violation (H & S 11350) | ||
| 2/4/2022 | 10000 Block of Park Villa Cir. | Possession of a narcotic controlled substance. |
| 2/6/2022 | Taft Ave. // Center Dr. | Possession of a narcotic controlled substance. |
| 2/21/2022 | Santiago Blvd. // Wanda Rd. | Possession for sale of a narcotic controlled substance. |
| Battery (PC 242) | ||
| 2/7/2022 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blvd. | Patron at a bar spit in another person’s face after a verbal altercation. |
| Traffic Citations | |
| Total Parking Citations: | 3 |
| Patrol Deputy Issued: | 13 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 0 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 16 |
January 2022 Update
Total Number of Calls for Service: 280
Criminal Incidents
| Grand Theft (PC 487) | ||
| 1/14/2022 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blv d. | Catalytic converter stolen from vehicle . |
| 1/17/2022 | 18000 Block of Via Bravo | Misc. items stolen from yard. Total loss: $20,000. |
| 1/20/2022 | 18000 Block of Hillcrest Ave. | Misc. items stolen from side yard. Total loss: $600. |
| Burglary (PC 459) | ||
| 1/10/2022 | 18000 Block of Taft Ave. | Misc. items stolen from school. Total loss: $190. |
| 1/26/2022 | 19000 Block of Mesa Dr. | Residential-glass door broken. Total loss: $1,000. |
| 1/31/2022 | 9000 Block of El Rita Dr. | Residential-upstairs window smashed. Misc. items st olen. Total loss: $80,000 . |
| 1/31/2022 | 10000 Block of Potter Cir. | Residential-back door forced open but not items st olen. Total loss: $2,500. |
| Petty Theft (PC 488) | ||
| 1/19/2022 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blvd. | M isc. items stolen from unlocked vehicle . Total loss: $280. |
| 1/27/2022 | 10000 Block of Sycamore Cir. | Package stolen from front porch. Total loss: $47. |
| 1/29/2022 | 9000 Block of Briley Way | Package stolen from front porch. Total loss: $300. |
Traffic Related Incidents
| Traffic Accidents | ||
| 1/15/22 | N Sycamore St. II Lakeside Ave . | Non-injury traffic acci dent. |
| 1/18/22 | Center Dr. II Taft Ave . | Non-injury traffic acci dent. |
| 1/19/22 | N Wanda Rd. II Santiago Blv d. | Non-injury traffic acci dent. |
| 1/25/22 | Villa Park Rd. II Wanda Rd. | Non-injury traffic acci dent. |
| 1/25/22 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blv d. | Non-injury traffic acci dent. |
Traffic Citations
| Total Parking Citations: | 0 |
| Patrol Deputy Issued: | 4 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 0 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 4 |
December 2021 Update
Total Number of Calls for Service: 250
Criminal Incidents
| Grand Theft (PC 487) | ||
| 12/3/2021 | 17000 Block of Portsmouth Cir. | Misc. items stolen from residence. Total loss: $5,000 . |
| 12/22/2021 | Roberto St . / / Collins Ave. | M isc . items stolen from vehicle . Total loss $2,750 . |
Lamplighter Ln. I
Misc . items stolen from unlocked residence.
Total loss $3,000 .
Traffic Related Incidents
| Traffic Accidents | ||
| 12/2/2021 | N. Santiago Blv d. // Taft Ave. | Minor traffic accident-unknown injurie s. |
| 12/4/2021 | Cannon St . // Taft Ave. | Minor traffic accident-unknown injurie s. |
| 12/8/2021 | Santiago Blv d. // Center Dr. | Minor traffic accident-unknown injurie s. |
| 12/10/2021 | Francisco Dr. / / Vida Dr. | Bicyclist hit a parked car. |
| 12/21/2021 | Villa Park Rd. / / Center Dr. | Minor traffic accident-unknown injurie s. |
| Hit and Run | (PC 483) | |
| 12/22/2021 I Santiago Blv d. / / Center Dr. | I | Hit and run parked vehicle . |
Traffic Citations
| Total Parking Citations: | 0 |
| Patrol Deputy Issued: | 3 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 48 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 51 |
November 2021 Update
Total Number of Calls for Service: 252
Criminal Incidents
| Grand Theft (PC 487) | ||
| 11/21/2021 | 9000 Block of Janice Cir. | Misc. items stolen from residence. |
| Petty Theft (PC 488) | ||
| 11/21/2021 | 9000 Block of Verde Lomas Cir. | Misc. items stolen from unlocked car. Total loss: $270. |
| Stolen Vehicle | ||
| 11/16/2021 | 10000 Block of Vida Dr. | Vehicle stolen in front of residence. |
| Weapons Violation | ||
| 11/10/2021 | 17000 Block of Serrano Ave. | Student in possession of a weapon at school. |
| 11/12/2021 | Lemon St. // Via Bravo | Subject in possession of weapons during vehicle stop. |
| 11/29/2021 | N. Santiago Blvd. // Hillside Ave. | Subject in possession of weapons during bicycle stop. |
Traffic Related Incidents
| Traffic Accidents | ||
| 11/8/2021 | Villa Park Rd. // Lemon St. | Non-injury traffic accident. |
| 11/17/2021 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blvd. | Hit and run parked car. |
Traffic Citations
| Total Parking Citations: | 0 |
| Patrol Deputy Issued: | 4 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 13 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 17 |
October 2021 Update
Total Number of Calls for Service: 270
Criminal Incidents
| Battery (PC 242) | ||
| 10/29/2021 | 17000 Block of Serrano Ave. | Assault on a person. |
| Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 245) | ||
| 10/15/2021 | 17000 Block of Serrano Ave. | Assault between two juveniles. |
| Weapons Violation | ||
| 10/18/2021 | 18000 Block of Taft Ave. | Subject in possession of weapons. |
| Burglary (PC 459) | ||
| 10/12/2021 | 18000 Block of Martinique Ct. | Residence broken into, no loss. |
| 10/25/2021 | Patrician Dr. // Balliet Dr. | Vehicle broken into. Misc. items stolen. Total loss $1,000. |
| 10/28/2021 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blvd. | Front window broken on a commercial building. Misc. items stolen. Total loss: $20,000. |
| Forgery (PC 470) | ||
| 10/24/2021 | 17000 Block of N. Santiago Blvd. | Subject tried to pay with a fraudulent check. |
| Vandalism (PC 594) | ||
| 10/15/2021 | 19000 Block of Canyon Dr. | Damage to mailbox |
| 10/18/2021 | 19000 Block of Canyon Cir. | Mailbox damaged in hit and run. Total loss: $1,250.00. |
| Tamper with Vehicle (VC 10852) | ||
| 10/26/2021 | 10000 Block of Providence Dr. | License plate stolen from vehicle. |
| Narcotics Violation (H&S 11350) | ||
| 10/8/2021 | Center Dr. // Lincoln Cir. | Possession of a narcotic controlled substance. |
Traffic Related Incidents
| Drunk driving (CVC 23152) | ||
| 10/6/2021 | 18000 Block of Taft Ave. | Drunk driving. |
| Traffic Accidents | ||
| 10/12/2021 | Villa Park Rd. // Center Dr. | Traffic accident-unknown injuries. |
| 10/25/2021 | Center Dr. // Serrano Ave. | Traffic accident-hit and run. |
Traffic Citations
| Total Parking Citations: | 3 |
| Patrol Deputy Issued: | 6 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 0 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 9 |
September 2021 Update
Criminal Incidents
| Grand Theft (PC 487) | ||
| 9/7/2021 | 18000 Block of James Rd. | Catalytic converter stolen from vehicle . Total loss $2,500. |
| 9/27/2021 | 18000 Block of Hillcrest Ave. | M isc. Items stolen from vehicle . Total loss: $1,500. |
| Petty Theft (PC 488) | ||
| 9/10/2021 | 18000 Block of Old Lamplighter Cir. | Misc. items stolen from unlocked vehicle. Total loss: $205. |
| 9/15/2021 | 18000 Block of Fernando Cir. | Misc. items stolen from driveway. Total loss: $600. |
| Burglary (PC 459) | ||
| 9/1/2021 | 10000 Block of Ludwig St . | M isc . items stolen from residence; unknown loss. |
| 9/13/2021 | 18000 Block of Villa Dr. | Residential window broken; unknown loss. |
| Narcotics Violation (H&S 11350) | ||
| 9/15/2021 | Center Dr. / / Taft Ave. | Possession of a narcotic controlled substa nce. |
| 9/15/2021 | N. Santiago Blv d. //Taft Ave. | Possession of a narcotic controlled substa nce. |
Traffic Related Incidents
| Traffic Accidents | ||
| 9/3/2021 | Prado Woods Dr. / / Santiago Blv d. | Non-injury traffic accident . |
| 9/21/2021 | Bishop Ave// Santiago Blv d. | Bicyclist struck by vehicle . No injurie s. |
| 9/26/2021 | Taft Ave// Sycamore St . | Non-injury traffic accident . |
Traffic Citations
| Total Parking Citations: | 0 |
| Patrol Deputy Issued: | 3 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 17 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 20 |
August 2021 Update
Criminal Incidents
| Grand Theft (PC 487) | ||
| 8/23/21 | 9800 Block of Oakwood Cir | Misc. items stolen from unlocked vehicle. Total loss: $2,294. |
| 8/30/21 | 18000 Block of Valley Dr. | Misc. items stolen from inside the residence. Total Loss: $32,000. |
| Petty Theft (PC 488) | ||||||||||
| 8/3/21 | I | 10000 Block | of | Wulff | Dr. | I | Misc. items stolen | from | side | yard. |
| Burglary (PC 459) | ||
| 8/8/21 | 18000 Block of Smoketree Cir. | Misc. items stolen from open garage. Total loss: $350. |
| 8/11/21 | 9700 Block of Villa Woods Dr. | Vehicle window broken. Total loss: $300. |
| 8/15/21 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blvd. | Shoplifting. Total loss: $665.88. |
| Stolen Vehicle | ||
| 8/24/21 | 18000 Block of Hallsworth Cir. | Trailer and Razor were stolen. Total loss: $27,000. |
| Battery (PC 242) | ||||||||||
| 8/20/21 | I | 18000 Block of Taft | Ave. | I | Physical | altercation | occurred | at | high | school. |
| Narcotics Violation (H&S 11350) | ||
| 8/12/21 | E. Serrano Ave. //Santiago Blv d. | 11350(A) – Possession of a narcotic controlled substance. |
Traffic Related Incidents
Traffic Collisions
| Traffic Accident | ||
| 8/2/21 | Santiago Blv d. // Serrano Ave. | Bicycle lost control and the rider fell. Minor injuries. |
| 8/18/21 | Center Dr.// Taft Ave. | Non-injury traffic accident. |
| 8/20/21 | 17000 Block of Serrano Ave. | Non-injury traffic accident. |
| Hit and Run | ||
| 8/13/21 | 18000 Block of Taft Ave. | Hit and run parked car. |
| 8/24/21 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blv d. | Hit and run misdemeanor. |
| 8/28/21 | Serrano Ave// Cannon St . | Hit and run misdemeanor. |
Traffic Citations
| Total Parking Citations: | 0 |
| Patrol Deputy Issued: | 12 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 8 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 20 |
July 2021 Update
Total Number of calls for service: 337
Criminal Incidents
| Fraudulent Possession/Use of Scanning Device-PC 502.6 (A) | ||
| 7/19/2021 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blvd. | Bank employee found a card reader inside the drive-through ATM. |
| Grand Theft (PC 487) | ||
| 7/8/2021 | N. Wanda Rd. // Villa Park Rd. | Bike stolen outside grocery store. Total loss: $1600.00 |
| Petty Theft (PC 488) | ||
| 7/11/2021 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blvd. | Wallet stolen out of purse from Ralphs, and later found. Misc. items stolen from wallet. Total loss: $400. |
| Narcotic Violations | ||
| 7/23/2021 | Center Dr. // Villa Park Rd. | 11350(A) – Possession of a narcotic controlled substance. |
| 7/25/2021 | 17000 Block of Santiago Blvd. | 11377(A) – Possession of a controlled substance. |
| 7/27/2021 | Villa Park Rd. // Center Dr. | 11364(A) – Possession of unlawful paraphernalia. |
| 7/31/2021 | Lemon St.// Villa Park Rd. | 11378 – Possession of a controlled substance/sale. |
Traffic Citations
| Total Parking Citations: | 5 |
| Patrol Deputy Issued: | 27 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 27 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 54 |
June 2021 Update
Total Number of calls for service: 326
Criminal Incidents
| Grand Theft (PC 487) | ||
| 6/30/2021 | 17000 Block of Lincoln St. | Catalytic converter stolen from vehicle. |
| Burglary (PC 459) | ||
| 6/1/2021 | 18000 Block of Sharon Ln. | Window of residence smashed, no items stolen. Total loss: $1,000. |
| 6/2/2021 | 10000 Block of Adams Cir. | Misc. items stolen from a residence. Total loss: $176,300 |
| 6/3/2021 | 18000 Block of Fernando Cir. | Misc. items stolen from a residence. |
Traffic Citations
| Total Parking Citations: | 1 |
| Patrol Deputy Issued: | 12 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 0 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 13 |
Traffic Related Incidents
| Drunk Driving (PC 502) |
| 6/29/2021 I N. Wanda Rd.// Katella Ave. I Drunk driving. |
| Hit and Run (PC 483) |
| 6/28/2021 I 9800 Block of Leatrice Dr. I Hit and run on a parked vehicle. |
Traffic Collisions
| 6/17/2021 | N. Santiago Blvd.// Bishop Cir. | Traffic accident. No injuries reported. |
| 6/2/2021 | N. Santiago Blvd.// Brookside Ave. | Person riding bicycle was hit by a car. No injuries. |
May 2021 Update
Total Number of calls for service: 327
Criminal Incidents
| Burglary (PC 459) | ||
| 5/11/2021 | 18000 Block of Villa Dr. | Residential burglary; no items taken. |
| 5/24/2021 | 18000 Block of Sharon Ln. | Total loss: $1,000 |
Traffic Citations
| Tot al Parking Citations: | 4 |
| Patrol Deputy Issued: | 23 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 24 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 47 |
Traffic Related Incidents
| Hit and Run (PC 483) | ||
| 5/14/2021 | Santiago Blvd. / Wanda Rd. | Hit and run on a parked vehicle. |
| 5/30/2021 | 17000 Block of Collins Ave. | Hit and run on a parked vehicle. |
Traffic Collisions
| 5/3/2021 | Taft Ave./ Nichols Ave | Car stopped at red light was hit from behind. |
| 5/18/2021 | Santiago Blvd./ Center Dr . | Minor traffic accident. |
| 5/20/2021 | Center Dr./ Villa Park Rd. | Driver ran red light; minor injuries |
| 5/27/2021 | Center Dr./ Taft Ave. | Car ran stop sign and hit another vehicle. |
April 2021 Update
Total Number of calls for service: 331
Criminal Incidents
| Petty Theft (PC 488) | ||
| 4/3/2021 | 19000 Block of Mesa Dr. | Misc. items stolen. |
Grand Theft (PC 487)
| 4/13/2021 | 18000 Block of Taft Ave. | Three construction trench plates stolen. Total loss: $8,883.49 |
| 4/28/2021 | 18000 Block of Jocotal Ave. | Misc. property loss from unlocked vehicle. Total loss: $3,050.00 |
| 4/30/2021 | 18000 Block of Fernando Cir. | Stolen bicycles. Total loss: $1521 |
Burglary (459)
| 4/7/2021 | 10000 Block of Vida Dr. | Car window smashed, and misc. property stolen. Total loss: $620 |
| 4/15/2021 | 18000 Block of Francisco Dr. | Misc. property stolen. Total loss: $9,900.00 |
Traffic Citations
| Total Parking Citations: | 6 |
| Patrol Deputy Issued: | 16 |
| Enhanced Traffic Enforcement (Motor): | 6 |
| Total Traffic Citations: | 22 |
Traffic Related Incidents
| Drunk Driving (PC 502) |
| 4/24/2021 I E. KateIla Ave./ Wanda Rd. I Suspect arrested. |
Traffic Collisions
| 4/10/2021 | Villa Park Rd. / Lemon St. | Vehicles were racing and tailgating. |
| 4/17/2021 | N. Wanda Rd. / KateIla Ave. | Over turned truck and trailer. |
March 2021 Update
Total Number of calls for service: 312
Criminal Incidents
Petty Theft (PC 488)
1. 3/24/21 17000 Blk of Santiago Blvd Misc. property, Loss: $SO
Vandalism (PC594)
1. 3/22/21
2. 3/26/21
Assault (PC 242)
19000 Blk of Mesa Drive 10000 Blk of Center Dr.
Fence cut down (neighbor dispute) Property was Egged
1. 3/5/21 18000 Blk of Martinique Ct. Assault and Vandalism
Attempt Robbery (PC 664-211)
1. 3/12/21 17000 Santiago Blvd Suspect pulled a knife on victim to steal bike
Traffic Incidents
Traffic-Citations: 14 Parking Citations: 5
February 2021 Update
Total Number of calls for service: 340 Criminal Incidents
Vehicle Burglary (PC 459)
1. 2/9/21 18000 Blk of Serrano Ave Dash damaged & Misc items stolen Loss:$1520
Traffic Incidents
Traffic-Citations: 27 Parking Citations: 6 Traffic Collisions
1. 2/21/21 Santiago Blvd/ Brookside Ave Single vehicle collision
January 2021 Update
Total Number of calls for service: 290
Criminal Incidents
Grand Theft (PC 487)
1/4/21 9400 Blk of Hazel Cir. Vehicle accessories stolen from vehicle Loss: $1700
Vehicle Burglary (PC 459)
1/7/21 18000 Blk of Hill Crest Ave Tools Stolen From Vehicle Loss: $1250
Traffic Incidents
1/7/21 Santiago Blvd/ Sherwood Cir Non-injury Dump truck collided with fire hydrant 2.
1/15/21 Santiago Blvd/Center Dr Injury Bicyclist Collided with two vehicles
1/26/21 Santiago Blvd/ Wanda Rd Hit & Run Non-Injury / side swipe
Traffic-Citations: 20 Parking Citations: 12 Traffic Collisions
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