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The SAPD will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint this Friday night

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SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday March 8th, 2019. It will begin at 9:00 PM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:30 AM. It will be conducted in the area of 100 N. Ross Street, in the City of Santa Ana.

The primary purpose of a DUI Checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, not to increase arrests. All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as ensuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. The DMV reports that unlicensed drivers are 4.9 times more likely to cause a fatal crash than a licensed driver is.

The checkpoint will be staffed by officers trained in the detection of alcohol and drug impairment to provide on-the-spot assessments of drivers suspected of alcohol or drug impairment. All checkpoints are conducted in accordance with the guidelines for DUI checkpoint operations outlined in the California Supreme Court decision, Ingersoll v. Palmer.

All vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs will be arrested. Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and / or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver. Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety. Administration.

The four victim’s of Sunday’s fatal DUI crash in Santa Ana have been identified

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Advisory: Update- Victims Identified – Quadruple Fatality – 4th Street & Tustin Ave

Driver: Jose Alberto Avila-Rosas (31 years of age)- Santa Ana

Passengers:

  • Ziomara Zaragoza (23) – Garden Grove
  • Antonio Alonso Santibanez (23) – Orange
  • Prisma Yuliana Montoya (34) – Santa Ana

Details:On Sunday February 17th, 2019 at 0229 hours, SAPD Officers were dispatched Code 3 (lights and sirens) to the area of ‪4th Street‬ and Tustin Avenue for a reported two vehicle traffic collision with both vehicles being overturned. The vehicles were found in the eastbound lanes of 4th west of Tustin. A calling party reported the occupants in a white Chevy Silverado were trapped and the vehicle was catching fire. An off-duty firefighter and his wife, an off-duty nurse, were passing by and stopped to render aid. Officers arrived on scene and found the occupants of the white truck unresponsive and trapped inside the vehicle. The driver of the black Jeep Wrangler was found lying in the roadway adjacent to the vehicle and was able speak to officers.

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) personnel responded and determined all four occupants of the white truck were deceased as a result of the collision. The 28-year-old driver of the black Jeep, identified as Vincent Michael Calvo of Buena Park, appeared to be extremely impaired at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries before being later released and arrested for suspicion of DUI. He faces four counts of murder as well as felony DUI.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigations Unit (CIU) responded to the collision and handled the investigation. Investigators have secured surveillance video, which shows the black Jeep traveling westbound on ‪4th Street‬ and the white Chevrolet pickup truck traveling southbound on Tustin when the Jeep fails to stop for the red signal light before entering the intersection and broadsiding the truck. The investigation is on-going and anyone possibly having any information regarding this collision is asked to contact Collision Investigator – Corporal ‪Brett Nelson‬ at ‪(714) 245-8208‬.

The SAPD will be looking for borrachos on Superbowl Sunday

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Don’t Get Super Busted on Super Bowl Sunday by Driving Impaired

Law enforcement will be out looking for impaired drivers

Santa Ana, Calif. – Santa Ana Police Department is encouraging all football fans to celebrate Super Bowl LIII responsibly by not driving impaired, or letting other fans get behind the wheel when they shouldn’t.

“Millions of people will be watching the Super Bowl at parties and bars across the country,” David Valentin, Chief of Police. “Please don’t put others at risk because you chose to break the law and drive impaired.”

Santa Ana Police Department also reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

If you’re hosting a party, be a team player and have plenty of snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available for designated sober drivers. Be sure to monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home. If you plan to drink, don’t plan to drive. Even one drink can be one too many so have your sober friend be the “MVP” and get you home, use ride-share or take public transportation. Anyone who sees a drunk driver should call 911.

No matter who you are rooting for on Super Bowl Sunday, we are all on the same team when the game ends so remember to go safely.

Enjoy an evening of gourmet beer and food at the O.C. Heritage Museum in Santa Ana on Feb. 2

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The Orange County Brewers Guild has announced that its inaugural OC Palate: A Beer & Food Event will be held on Saturday, February 2nd from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Orange County Heritage Museum (3101 W. Harvard Street in Santa Ana). This sophisticated beer and food event is geared to those who appreciate a full culinary experience as it unites Orange County’s most noted independent craft breweries and the region’s most celebrated chefs.

Guests will enjoy an intimate evening of sampling carefully curated food and beer pairings that have been created through collaboration between local brewers and chefs. Guests will have the opportunity to partake in a variety of small-plate pairings and learn about the intention and inspiration behind each as they speak with the brewers and chefs firsthand.

“Orange County is quickly becoming a burgeoning craft beer destination amongst the already prestigious Southern California beer community,” commented Errica Cook, Executive Director of the Orange County Brewers Guild. “Our brewers are making nationally and globally recognized beers and this event is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase their creations. By pairing our world-class beers with food, guests will be able to experience beer as a pairing in the culinary world.”

Following is a list of participating breweries and chefs:

FEATURED BREWERIES:

  • All-American Brew Works
  • Artifex Brewing
  • Asylum Brewing Company
  • Backstreet Brewery
  • Beachwood Brewing
  • BJ’s Brewhouse
  • Bootleggers Brewery
  • Bottle Logic Brewing
  • Bruery Terreux
  • Chapman Crafted Beer
  • Docent Brewing Co.
  • Four Sons Brewing
  • GameCraft Brewing
  • Green Cheek Beer Co.
  • Gunwhale Ales
  • Honey Pot Meadery
  • Hoparazzi Brewing
  • Karl Strauss
  • Lost Winds Brewing
  • Phantom Ales
  • RIIP Beer Co.
  • Stereo Brewing
  • Taps Brewery & Barrel Room
  • The Good Beer Co.
  • Towne Park Brew Co.
  • Tustin Brew Co.
  • Unsung Brewing

TICKETS:

Tickets are $100 per guest (21+ only) and must be purchased in advance at https://events.ocbrewers.org/e/ocpalate. Guests will have access to unlimited pours and bites, as well as a commemorative keepsake glass.

ABOUT THE OC BREWERS GUILD:

The Orange County Brewers Guild is an organization dedicated to educating the public about the great American tradition of craft beer and its rich brewing culture in Orange County. With over 37 established craft breweries within the county’s borders, the OC Brewers Guild strives to bring to the public visibility and knowledge of the rich and steadily growing brewing culture present in Orange County.

The guild aims to:

• Educate the public about the benefits of fresh, local beer

• Promote the interests of breweries located in Orange County

• Participate in and create local community events to raise funds for charities, and increase public awareness of locally available craft beer.

As the organization continues to develop and expand, it hopes to cultivate a passion for craft beer in the general community and inspire the public to seek out their local artisan breweries.

The SAPD is conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Jan. 25

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, January 25, 2019 in the area of 200 S Grand Ave.

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday January 25th, 2019. It will begin at 9:00PM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 200 S Grand Ave., in the City of Santa Ana.

The primary purpose of a DUI Checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, not to increase arrests. All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as ensuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. The DMV reports that unlicensed drivers are 4.9 times more likely to cause a fatal crash than a licensed driver is.

The checkpoint will be staffed by officers trained in the detection of alcohol and drug impairment to provide on-the-spot assessments of drivers suspected of alcohol or drug impairment. All checkpoints are conducted in accordance with the guidelines for DUI checkpoint operations outlined in the California Supreme Court decision, Ingersoll v. Palmer.

All vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs will be arrested. Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and / or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver. Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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The SAPD is conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on 12/28

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Advisory SAPD conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, December 28, 2018 in the area of 2100 S Raitt Street

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, December 28th, 2018. It will begin at 9:00 PM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:30 AM. It will be conducted in the area of 2100 S Raitt Street, in the City of Santa Ana.

The primary purpose of a DUI Checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, not to increase arrests. All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as ensuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. The DMV reports that unlicensed drivers are 4.9 times more likely to cause a fatal crash than a licensed driver is.

The checkpoint will be staffed by officers trained in the detection of alcohol and drug impairment to provide on-the-spot assessments of drivers suspected of alcohol or drug impairment. All checkpoints are conducted in accordance with the guidelines for DUI checkpoint operations outlined in the California Supreme Court decision, Ingersoll v. Palmer.

All vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs will be arrested. Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and / or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver. Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The SAPD will be conducting DUI Saturation Patrols until Jan. 1

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT HELPING KEEP ROADWAYS SAFE OVER CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAYS

Santa Ana, Calif.—The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are ways to spend time with family and friends ringing in another year, but also a time when people can make poor choices that put themselves and others at risk on the road.

To help spread the message about the dangers of drunk and drugged driving, Santa Ana Police Department is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to get impaired drivers off roads.

During the high-visibility enforcement campaign Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, which runs from Dec. 14-Jan. 1, Santa Ana Police Department will have more officers on the road conducting saturation patrols looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Santa Ana Police Department also reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Marijuana, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs.

During the 2017 Christmas (Dec. 22-25) and New Year’s (Dec. 30-Jan. 2) holiday periods, 25 people were killed and 643 injured on California roads, according to data from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS).

“Drunk driving continues to be a huge problem in this country, and more recently, marijuana and drug-impaired driving,” Chief of Police David Valentin. “People are out and about shopping for the holidays and going to or hosting parties, so it is important that everyone acts responsibly behind the wheel.”

The SAPD is conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight

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Advisory: SAPD conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, December 7, 2018 in the area of 1000 N. Harbor Blvd.

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT 

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, December 7th, 2018. It will begin at 8:30 PM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:00 AM. It will be conducted in the area of 1000 N. Harbor Blvd., in the City of Santa Ana. 

The primary purpose of a DUI Checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, not to increase arrests. All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as ensuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. The DMV reports that unlicensed drivers are 4.9 times more likely to cause a fatal crash than a licensed driver is. 

The checkpoint will be staffed by officers trained in the detection of alcohol and drug impairment to provide on-the-spot assessments of drivers suspected of alcohol or drug impairment. All checkpoints are conducted in accordance with the guidelines for DUI checkpoint operations outlined in the California Supreme Court decision, Ingersoll v. Palmer. 

All vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs will be arrested. Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and / or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver. Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Man charged with murder after DUI accident in Santa Ana

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Accident at Grand in Santa Ana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Case # 18CF3361

DATE December 4, 2018

MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AND CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY WHILE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was charged today with murder and causing great bodily injury while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Defendant: Jesus Segura Herrera, 29, Orange

Charged today, Dec. 4, 2018, with the following felony counts: Continue reading→

One person was killed in a two car collision on S. Grand Ave. early this morning

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In case you are wondering what has been going on today on S. Grand Ave., it turns out that at approximately 2:20 a.m. this morning a car accident described as a “mass casualty incident” occurred at S. Grand and E. McFadden, according to the OC Fire Authority.

OCFA fire engine units were dispatched to the traffic collision. Upon arrival, the units found a 2-vehicle collision with 3 patients: 1 trapped. Continue reading→

The SAPD is conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in the area of 1000 E 4th Street

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Wednesday November 21st, 2018. It will begin at 7:00 PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30 AM. It will be conducted in the area of 1000 E 4th Street, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading→

The SAPD has received a $457K grant to fund DUI checkpoints

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: The Santa Ana Police Department Receives Traffic Education and Enforcement Grant

Santa Ana Police Department has been awarded a $457,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a yearlong enforcement and public awareness program. The traffic safety program is intended to educate the public on safe roadway habits and deter people from violating traffic laws or practicing other unsafe behaviors that lead to injuries and fatalities.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any controlled substance is a serious problem that every year results in the death and injury of motorists and pedestrians. This grant funding will permit us to focus our attention on the problem in a more efficient and effective manner. For example our “Behind The Line” community program, gives community members insight into what occurs at proactive DUI enforcement operations” commented Chief of Police David Valentin. Continue reading→

The OC Sheriff’s Dept. now has the funding to test all DUI suspects for drugs too

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NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Awarded DUID Enhanced Testing Grant

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 2, 2018) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department – OC Crime Lab has been awarded a $316,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for training and enhanced DUID testing.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will use the funding to efficiently test all blood samples collected in DUI investigations for the presence of drugs, regardless of the blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Continue reading→

The Costa Mesa police will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint this Friday night

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Costa Mesa Police Department

Advisory: CMPD to conduct a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday

CMPD TO CONDUCT DUI AND DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT

COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) will be conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. within the city limits.

DUI checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspensions and other expenses that can exceed $10,000. Continue reading→

An SAUSD school police officer’s car was rear-ended by a DUI suspect early today by Original Mike’s

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An SAUSD school police officer was hospitalized early Tuesday, Sept. 11, after his squad car was rear-ended by a driver who may have been under the influence, according to the O.C. Register.

The incident happened at about 12:40 a.m., according to the SAPD, at the 200 block of West First St. Continue reading→