Three men arrested in Orange County residential burglary ring

Suspects allegedly part of transnational theft operation targeting Newport Beach homes

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:47pm

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Three men from the San Fernando Valley have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a series of residential burglaries in the Newport Beach and Irvine areas of Orange County. The suspects are believed to be part of a larger transnational organized crime ring that has been targeting homes in the affluent Shady Canyon and Turtle Rock neighborhoods.

Why it matters

Residential burglaries have been an ongoing issue in affluent Orange County communities, with criminal rings sometimes targeting high-value homes. This arrest highlights the collaborative efforts of local law enforcement to disrupt these organized theft operations and protect public safety.

The details

According to police, the three suspects - John Brayan Soliz-Reinoso, Francisco Alegria, and Daniel Mejias-Reinoso - were allegedly witnessed on surveillance video attempting to burglarize a home in Irvine's Shady Canyon area on January 10th. The men were seen jumping a fence and carrying backpacks before fleeing the scene. Detectives from the Newport Beach and Irvine Police Departments then tracked the suspects to the nearby Turtle Rock area, where prior burglaries had occurred, before arresting all three on Wednesday.

  • On January 10, the suspects were allegedly seen on surveillance video attempting to burglarize a home in Irvine's Shady Canyon area.
  • On Wednesday, the three suspects were arrested by a joint investigation team from the Newport Beach and Irvine Police Departments.

The players

John Brayan Soliz-Reinoso

A 32-year-old man from Reseda, California who was arrested as part of the burglary ring.

Francisco Alegria

A 32-year-old man from Reseda, California who was arrested as part of the burglary ring.

Daniel Mejias-Reinoso

A 22-year-old man from Northridge, California who was arrested as part of the burglary ring.

Irvine Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that collaborated with Newport Beach Police on the investigation and arrests.

Newport Beach Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that led the investigation into the residential burglary ring.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for the three suspects at an upcoming court hearing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of organized crime rings targeting affluent neighborhoods, and the importance of collaboration between local law enforcement agencies to disrupt these criminal operations and protect public safety.