John Klein

Yet Another Ex-Newport Beach Police Officer Slams Department For Excessive Corruption

More accusations of a dismally corrupt Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) were made today by a retired high ranking officer who has filed a lawsuit seeking damages for blocking his advancement through a rigged promotion process.In the 27-page lawsuit filed today at Orange County Superior Court, ... More >>

Newport Beach Police Department Management Is a Cesspool of Adultery, Lies & Retaliation Against Honest Officers, Lawsuit States

You can't find a more ideal example of a great police officer in California than John Hougan was at the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD).It is not just that Hougan was excellent at crime solving.Unlike some other Orange County cops--including several warped officers inside the NBPD, the 22-yea ... More >>

Jury Awards $1.2 Million to abused Newport Beach Cop

At 10:05 this morning in the lawsuit brought by Newport Beach Police Sgt. Neil Harvey against his department and the city, the clerk entered and said, "We have a verdict." All of the parties were present, including Police Chief John Klein (pictured) and Harvey. The 27-year veteran claimed he was rep ... More >>

Odd case of the Newport cop's sexuality goes to Jury

During closing arguments today, the lawyer for a Newport Beach Police Department sergeant who claims he was denied a promotion to lieutenant because of rumors that he's a homosexual described the department's managers as "a bunch of gossipy men" willing to lie under oath about their anti-gay sentime ... More >>

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Stop Pointing Lasers At Aircraft

In a meeting today of a local Airborne Law Enforcement Services (ABLE) group, Newport Beach Police Chief John Klein asked officials to explore ways to raise public awareness about the danger common laser devices pose to pilots. Helicopter and airplane pilots across the nation have reported an inc ... More >>

The 129 Greatest OC Bands Ever!: 1 - 50

Back From the Dead

The return of the Women

Delivering the Goods

Dodge Dart takes a Fastball, reunites influential band