While patrolling the area of 1200 blk of W. Brook today, northeast of the corner of S. Bristol and W. McFadden, SAPD MET detectives attempted to contact a male juvenile, according to the SAPD’s Twitter account.
The subject ran from officers on foot while holding his front waistband.
He was in possession of a semi-auto handgun w/ additional magazine in his pocket. The gun was recovered by the detectives.
The SAPD did not identify the suspect or detail the charges he is facing.
On Monday, June 29, 2020, at 1:49 AM, SAPD Officers responded to a report of a shooting with a victim down on the sidewalk in the 1700 Block of West 5th Street (near Our Lady of the Pillar Church). Officers arrived within minutes and located an unresponsive adult male suffering apparent gunshot wounds. Orange County Fire Authority paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at 2:06 AM.
SAPD Homicide Section detectives responded and assumed the investigation. The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending identification by the Orange County Coroner’s Division and notification of next of kin.
The motive for the attack is unknown at this time. Detectives encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and provide a statement.
Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Section (714) 245-8390
Orange County Crime Stoppers 1 (855) TIP-OCCS / 1 (855) 847-6227
https://occrimestoppers.org/
LOS ANGELES – A Mexican Mafia associate who ordered murders and assaults in Orange County’s jail system on the prison gang’s behalf was sentenced today to 210 months in federal prison for his racketeering conspiracy conviction.
Ramon Alvarez, 45, of Santa Ana, was sentenced by United States District Judge R. Gary Klausner. Alvarez pleaded guilty in June 2017 to one count of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
Alvarez admitted in his plea agreement that, from October 2008 until September 2013, he agreed to assist the Mexican Mafia while he was a jail inmate. Alvarez was given the power to place fellow inmates on “hard candy” or “green light” lists, which marked other inmates for murder or assault within the Orange County jail system.
In December 2011, Alvarez authorized a co-conspirator to stab and kill a jail inmate, according to court documents. In October 2012, Alvarez identified a jail inmate victim who was cooperating with law enforcement in another inmate’s murder trial, and other Mexican Mafia associates later assaulted that inmate at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange.
The prison gang’s Orange County faction was headed by Peter Ojeda, a longtime Mexican Mafia member who controlled Latino street gangs in Orange County for at least three decades. Ojeda was found guilty in 2016 of racketeering offenses and was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, where he died in 2018 at the age of 76.
Ojeda was involved in the operation and management of the Mexican Mafia’s activities in Orange County, which included orchestrating murder schemes, extortion and narcotics trafficking. Ojeda ordered Latino street gangs in Orange County to pay “taxes” that consisted of a portion of the proceeds the gangs earned from various criminal activities, including drug trafficking. In return, gang members were permitted to exert influence over their neighborhoods and territories and seek protection or assistance from the Mexican Mafia.
Alvarez was one of 25 defendants named in a RICO indictment brought as part of Operation “Smokin’ Aces,” which was a multi-agency operation that targeted the Orange County wing of the Mexican Mafia and led to charges against more than 80 defendants in federal court. In total, prosecutors have secured 76 convictions in these cases.
The investigation was jointly conducted by special agents of the Santa Ana Gang Task Force, which consisted of agents and officers with the FBI; IRS Criminal Investigation; the Santa Ana Police Department; the Orange County Sheriff’s Department; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-Special Service Unit.
These cases were prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel H. Ahn of the Santa Ana Branch Office.
SAPD Gang Detectives located a wanted subject this evening who was suspected in two separate shootings, according to the SAPD’s Twitter account.
In plain view, the SAPD police detectives located a loaded Glock 9mm semi-auto on the passenger floorboard.
A further search of his vehicle revealed a small amount of heroin and meth inside the vehicle.
The suspect was not identified nor were the pending charges revealed.
The SAPD had their hands full yesterday. We already posted about the fatal shooting at the Santa Ana Cemetery and their seizure of a large quantity of illegal fireworks as well as the Homeland Security raid that took place in Santa Ana. There was at least one other newsworthy bust by our local police.
SAPD Gang Detectives received a Crime Stoppers Tip regarding a subject in possession of firearms, according to the SAPD’s Twitter account.
SAPD police detectives completed a surveillance of the suspect’s residence and then stopped the subject as he tried to leave in a vehicle. The subject was determined to be in possession of a loaded 9mm firearm. That gun was seized by the SAPD.
The SAPD did not name the suspect or reveal if he is now facing any additional charges. If the suspect was on parole or on probation, possession of the 9mm gun could definitely lead to more prison time.
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 6:31 PM, SAPD Officers responded to reports of a shooting with two victims down inside the Santa Ana Cemetery, located at 1919 East Santa Clara Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Orange County Fire Authority paramedics declared him deceased at approximately 6:46 PM. Officers located a second adult male, suffering a non-life threatening gunshot wound, in a vehicle attempting to the leave the cemetery. Paramedics transported him to a local trauma center for treatment.
During the preliminary field investigation, officers determined a large group, consisting of adults and children, assembled to honor the memory of a loved one on the anniversary of his death. At approximately 6:30 PM, two unidentified male suspects approached the group and fired multiple rounds from a handgun, striking the two men.
SAPD Homicide Section detectives responded and assumed the investigation. The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending identification by the Orange County Coroner’s Division and notification of next of kin.
The motive for the attack is unknown at this time; however, there is evidence to suggest a gang motivation. This case may be eligible for the SAPD Gang Homicide Reward Program.
Detectives encourage anyone who was present at the gravesite or any other victims or witnesses come forward and provide a statement.
Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Section (714) 245-8390
Orange County Crime Stoppers 1 (855) TIP-OCCS / 1 (855) 847-6227
https://occrimestoppers.org/
On Sunday, May 31, 2020, at 10:57 PM, SAPD Officers responded to reports of a shooting with a subject down at 1600 South Evergreen Street, just south of Madison Park. Officers located an adult male down on the east sidewalk suffering multiple apparent gunshot wounds. Officers initiated lifesaving measures. Orange County Fire Authority paramedics responded and declared the man deceased at 11:06 PM.
SAPD Homicide Section detectives responded and assumed the investigation. The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending identification by the Orange County Coroner’s Division and notification of next of kin.
Detectives suspect gang rivalry as the motive for the crime. Detectives encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and provide a statement. This case is eligible for the SAPD Homicide Reward Program.
Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Section (714) 245-8390
Orange County Crime Stoppers 1 (855) TIP-OCCS / 1 (855) 847-6227
https://occrimestoppers.org/
While attempting to conduct a traffic stop SAPD gang detectives were led on a short pursuit today according to the SAPD’s Twitter account.
The driver fled carrying a large rifle case containing 2 assault rifles.
A search of the vehicle revealed 3 loaded semi-automatic pistols. The driver was arrested for weapon violations.
The SAPD did not reveal where the pursuit or the arrest took place nor did they identify the suspect.
SAPD gang detectives, working proactive enforcement, arrested three suspected gang members in the alley of 2100 blk of W Myrtle this evening, according to the SAPD’s Twitter account.
The police detectives were able to recover a revolver.
Apparently the gangbangers have not figured out that the SAPD gang unit has plenty of time to run them down right now, with most of the city locked down due to the ongoing pandemic.
SAPD police detectives conducting proactive enforcement, detained an identified gang member this morning, according to the SAPD’s Twitter account.
The police officers and arrested him in possession of a firearm with an extended high capacity magazine, as seen in the picture above.
The SAPD’s gang unit has been working hard of late and has had success arresting armed gangbangers!
The gangbangers don’t seem to realize that the police have some time on their hands with most of the city shut down due to the ongoing pandemic.
This is a bad time for these gangbangers to end up in prison as the Coronavirus has taken hold in many prisons nationwide. Misdemeanor sentences could end up being death sentences…
Last night SAPD police officers seized a firearm following a shooting in progress from suspected gang members who were arrested, as reported on Twitter.
The SAPD did not reveal where the shooting took place nor how many suspects were arrested. The suspects were also not identified.
Apparently the local gangs are not following the COVID-19 health orders. It is hard to believe but while so many people are suffering the gangbangers are still breaking the law as they usually do.
Unfortunately by not isolating themselves these gangbangers could bring the deadly disease home to their families.
Earlier today one of our Facebook readers reported a police helicopter near the apartments at Memory Lane and Bristol. Minutes ago we found out what happened!
An SAPD gang unit apparently observed three subjects flee from a vehicle, according to the SAPD’s Twitter account. A perimeter was established and two of the suspects were located hiding in separate yards; a loaded semi auto .380 pistol was found in a bush where a suspect was hiding.
The suspects turned out to be gang members and they were apparently on probation for firearm violations.
Some people never learn…
On 03/25/2020 at approximately 6:50 PM, the victim was shot and killed at El Salvador Park located at 1825 W. Civic Center Drive. The suspect has been identified by detectives as Daniel Contreras who is a documented gang member.
Contreras was in possession of a .40 caliber handgun, which is outstanding. A warrant has been issued for Contreras’ arrest. Contreras is considered armed and dangerous.
Wanted Suspect: Daniel Christopher Contreras (22) Santa Ana
Description: Male, Hispanic, 6’01”, 175 lbs., Black Hair and Black Eyes
This case is eligible for the Santa Ana Police Department Gang Homicide Reward. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Contreras is asked to contact the Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Section (714) 245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1 (855) TIP-OCCS.
The SAPD Vice/Narcotics Unit Detectives received info that a business at 230 W. Warner, was operating an illegal marijuana dispensary. The business was operating under the moniker of Princess Flowers.
On 3/10/20, a warrant was served and this resulted in the seizure of 45 lbs of cannabis products w/ packaging, $2,180, a Glock 26 9mm handgun & 3.8 gg of meth.
During a separate investigation last night, SAPD Gang Unit Detectives stopped a documented gang member who was in possession of an “SKS” assault rifle, 30 grams of methamphetamine, powder cocaine & $982.00.
The suspect was arrested for several weapon violations & narcotic sales.
On December 30, 2019 at approximately 9:55 pm, both juvenile victims were walking westbound on W. Wilshire Avenue east of S. Ross Street. An older model, tan colored Honda Accord, with a sunroof, was also traveling westbound on Wilshire Avenue and stopped near the victims. Four suspects exited the vehicle and approached the victims.
The suspects questioned the victims about their gang affiliation and demanded the victims’ property. The victims refused and started to run away. The suspects chased the victims and assaulted both of them. One victim was also struck with a baseball bat.
The suspects took both victims’ property and fled the location in the suspect vehicle westbound on Wilshire Avenue and then northbound on Flower Street. The victims suffered minor injuries.
Anyone with information identifying the suspects in this case is asked to contact Detective Prewett at (714) 245-8323 or Dprewett@santa-ana.org.