Costa Mesa Police Department
Advisory: Joint operation targeting local parolees and gang members results in 12 arrests
On Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, CMPD Gang Investigators, an OC Deputy Probation Officer, and State Parole Agents conducted a joint operation targeting local parolees and gang members, which resulted in the arrest of 12 subjects: Continue reading
Newport Beach Bank Robbery Suspect
Newport Beach Police Department
The Newport Beach Police Department is seeking a suspect and any possible witnesses for an attempted bank robbery investigation. The crime occurred on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at approximately 1:35 p.m. at the Bank of America in Eastbluff Village Center (2501 Eastbluff Drive).
According to statements received by the NBPD, one male entered the bank with a grey Bank of America money bag. The suspect then approached a bank teller and presented what appeared to be a business check. The check had a hand written note on the back stating, “This is a robbery, I have a gun.” The teller had difficulty opening the money drawer, at which point the suspect stated, “Hurry up, you have 10 seconds.” The suspect then raised his voice and once again told the teller to hurry up, which caught the attention of the bank manager who then walked towards the suspect. The suspect then walked out of the bank with no money, and appeared to get into a white truck being driven by an additional unknown suspect. Continue reading
Garden Grove police arrested a suspect early Saturday morning, Nov. 17, just before 2:30 a.m., who allegedly shot two men during a robbery, according to the O.C. Register.
The incident happened at the area of Harbor Boulevard and Buaro Street. Garden Grove police officers who responded to the scene after getting calls about gunshots. Continue reading
Kevin Sean Welch
Man arrested for possession of explosives in Tustin
TUSTIN, Ca. (November 15, 2018) – A man was arrested at his residence in unincorporated Tustin on Wednesday for possessing explosive devices, fireworks and a large amount precursor materials to make explosive devices.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) deputies were called to a condominium at 12720 Newport Avenue in unincorporated Tustin just before 9 a.m. Wednesday when a neighbor heard a loud explosion and a piece of shrapnel landed in the backyard of his residence. Responding deputies contacted the suspect, Kevin Sean Welch, 38, of Tustin, who lives in an adjoining condominium. Deputies located pieces of a terra-cotta “chiminea” in the backyard of Welch’s residence, and Welch initially admitted to an accidental explosion resulting from an aerated can placed in the burning chiminea. No one else was at Welch’s residence at the time, and no one was injured in the explosion. Continue reading
Edwin Echeverria
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Case # 14CF3934
November 16, 2018
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was sentenced today to 27 years to life in state prison for luring minor boys into his apartment and sexually assaulting them.
Defendant: Edwin Damean Echeverria, 26, Santa Ana
Pleaded guilty on Oct. 22, 2018, to the following felony counts: Continue reading
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
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: DETECTIVES MAKE ARREST 11/13/18 HOMICIDE – 1700 BLOCK OF N. WRIGHT
Victim: Esteban Daniel Andres (19) Santa Ana
On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 3:01 PM, SAPD officers responded to reports of a stabbing with a victim down in the area of 1700 North Wright Street. Officer located two victims with stab wounds, an adult male (19) and juvenile male (17). Orange County Fire Authority Paramedics treated both victims and transported them to a local trauma center. Attending physicians declared the adult victim deceased at 4:07 PM. The juvenile victim sustained non-life threatening wounds. Continue reading
Crime scene at 1441 E. 17th St.
We reported yesterday that the SAPD has responded to a crime scene at 1441 E. 17th St., in Santa Ana., in Santa Ana, at about 5 p.m.
Today the SAPD revealed that an adult was fatally stabbed and a minor was also stabbed in this incident, according to ABC News. Continue reading
The SAPD has responded this afternoon to a vacant, dilapidated office building that has been a hangout for the homeless, at 1441 E. 17th St., in Santa Ana.
The property has apparently been purchased by a local Hispanic church. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: Detectives Requesting Media And Public Assistance In Identifying Female Assault Suspect
Location: McDonald’s – 1439 N Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Suspect: Female, Hispanic, brown hair, approx. 20-25 years old, pink shirt and gray sweatpants.
On 10/27/18 at approximately 11:00 PM, the suspect entered the McDonald’s restaurant from the employee back door and asked for ketchup. When the store manager said she could not be in the building, the suspect became combative. The suspect pushed, punched, and choked the victim.
If you have any information as to the identity of this individual, please contact PIS L. Delisle at (714)245-8647 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: SANTA ANA PD DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE- W. 1ST STREET AND N. PACIFIC AVENUE
On Monday, November 12, 2018, at 1:40 AM, an unidentified male caller reported to 911 dispatchers that his friend was shot in the area of West 1st Street and N. Pacific Avenue. Shortly thereafter, an unidentified male dropped off an unidentified female at a local hospital. The male fled prior to officers arrival. The adult female had a gunshot wound to her upper body. The attending physician declared the female deceased at 2:00 AM. Continue reading
SANTA ANA PD DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE – 1600 BLOCK OF WEST WISTERIA PLACE
On Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 4:16 PM, SAPD Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the 1600 block of West Wisteria Place. Officers located an unresponsive adult male suffering from gunshot wounds on the grass parkway. Orange County Fire Authority paramedics responded, treated, and transported the victim to a local trauma center. The attending physician declared the victim deceased at 5:10 PM. Continue reading
An armed man held off the SAPD for 8 hours today at his home before finally surrendering, according to the O.C. Register.
The unidentified suspect, described as a man in his 60’s, was suspected of pointing a rifle at people from the front yard of his property, located at the 1400 block of Van Ness Ave. Continue reading
The SAPD responded today at around 11:15 a.m. to reports of a man holding a gun in the front yard of his property, at the 1400 block of Van Ness Avenue, according to the O.C. Register.
The situation appears to be ongoing and has been described as a barricade scenario. Santa Ana police were at the scene with an armored vehicle, according to ABC News. Continue reading
Stephen Taylor Scarpa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2018
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was charged today with murder for driving under the influence of drugs and colliding with off-duty Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Captain Mike Kreza, who was cycling in Mission Viejo.
Defendant: Stephen Taylor Scarpa, 25, Mission Viejo
Charged today with: Continue reading