All about a peaceful New Year’s Eve...

All about a peaceful New Year’s Eve

It was a peaceful New Year’s Eve in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach.

Police from both cities reported no major arrests and few DUIs or

traffic-related incidents.

The Costa Mesa Police Department reported only one DUI and no

major arrests or public safety incidents.

In Newport Beach, Sgt. Dennis Birch said his department dealt with

five DUI arrests and one car accident on Coast Highway, which

resulted in one injury.

Birch also reported that one person was arrested on suspicion of

simple battery, and two others were taken in on suspicion of fighting

in public.

Otherwise, Birch said, the night’s festivities kicked off without

any major problems.

“Just the usual partying,” he said. “Nothing out of the ordinary

for a typical New Year’s Eve.”