Laguna Beach Police Department
Coverage of Laguna Beach Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- ‘That’s a good boy’: Sheepdog clears path for SoCal first responders
A sheepdog in Southern California assisted first responders by clearing a path for an emergency helicopter. The Laguna Beach Police Department shared footage of the incident, though the nature of the emergency was not disclosed.
- California trans suspect arrested in mother's killing after neighbor recalls heated argument
A California man was arrested for his mother's killing after a neighbor reported a heated argument between them. Angela Caprioli, 61, was found dead in Laguna Beach, and Safford Wolfson, 36, was identified as the suspect. Social media accounts linked to Wolfson describe him as transgender, and he previously posted about a strained relationship with his mother.
- Arrest made in murder of 61-year-old woman in upscale O.C. neighborhood
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 61-year-old Angela Caprioli in an upscale neighborhood of Orange County. The incident occurred on July 20 in the 1300 block of Dunning Drive in Laguna Beach, where police found Caprioli deceased.
- Police in California spot body of 5-year-old swept out to sea
The body of 5-year-old Amada Mia Brown, who was swept into the ocean in Laguna Beach, California, on June 9, 2026, was found on June 11, 2026, 250-300 yards offshore of Christmas Cove. The child's mother and one sibling were rescued by bystanders, but search efforts for Amada were suspended by the Coast Guard on June 10, 2026, before her body was later recovered.