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The Laguna Beach police department released a report noting a drop in violent and property crimes, highlighted by a 25.6% reduction in auto theft over the past year.

New Report Shows Drop In Violent, Property Crime In Laguna Beach - Laguna Beach, CA - The 2023 crime statistics for Laguna Beach were released this week by the city's police department.

Laguna Beach officials provided an update Tuesday on priority projects and community services during the State of the City luncheon at the Montage Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach Police Captain David Dereszynski recently graduated as a member of the 289th session of the FBI National Academy.

At the close of another year packed with unpredictable and varied local news, the Independent takes a look back at what residents considered the most important stories of 2023. The Indy delivered updates on local issues, including a murder that stunned the community, conflicts between Laguna Beach Company CEO Mohammed Honarkar and investor group MOM entities, the plight of Emerald Bay Sanctuary and much more. 

Dino Rojas-Moreno is the 26-year-old suspect accused of murdering Tatum Goodwin.

Dino Rojas Moreno arrested in suspicion of murder of Tatum Goodwin assistant restaurant manager after leaving work. No known motive. 

Wearing matching green oversized hoodies with the words "You deserve to be loved" printed on the back, Georgette Schuda and Madison Moyer held candles and flowers while exchanging a tight embrace. The two friends wept together in the rain, belting the words to Shania Twain's "You're Still the One."

Laguna Beach detectives have arrested Dino Rojas-Moreno, 26, in connection with the murder of Laguna Beach restaurant manager Tatum Goodwin, authorities said. 

It wasn't immediately known if the suspect had any connection to the victim.