Tanh Thien Tran, 73-years-old, was arrested today by the Garden Grove police after he allegedly stabbed his 11-year-old stepdaughter to death and shot and stabbed his 36-year-old wife at about 6:30 a.m. this morning, according to the O.C. Register.
The police investigators are unsure as to Tran’s motive but did describe the situation as being “domestic-violence related.” Continue reading
Trang Thu Pham
Case # 18CF2388
Date: August 24, 2018
WOMAN CHARGED WITH VANDALISM AND HATE CRIMES AGAINST TWO BUDDHIST TEMPLES IN ORANGE COUNTY
*Defendant was out of custody after being convicted of vandalism of a religious property
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A woman was charged today with vandalism and hate crimes against two Buddhist Temples in Orange County.
“An attack on one religion is an attack on all. We must stand up to bigotry and respect everyone’s right to worship,” stated District Attorney Tony Rackauckas.
Defendant: Trang Thu Pham, 49, Santa Ana
Charged today with the following felony counts: Continue reading
Michael J. Martinez, a 32-year-old Santa Ana man, was convicted on Friday of fatally stabbing his cousin — 25-year-old Ruben J. Murga of Santa Ana, in Garden Grove last year.
Martinez was convicted of second-degree murder, with jurors also finding true a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon, according to the O.C. Register. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: SANTA ANA & GARDEN GROVE SEEK COMMUNITY INPUT TO FORM VISION PLAN FOR WILLOWICK SITE
The Cities of Santa Ana and Garden Grove are seeking public input to form a visioning plan for the 101-acre Willowick Golf Course site. Starting this month, a series of three, monthly community workshops will take place on Thursdays, at 6:00 p.m., in Santa Ana. The workshops will engage discussions on several topics, including ideas, concepts, and community needs and goals. The vision plan will guide the preparation of development plans for the Willowick site.
The schedule for the community workshops are: Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
Community Alert: Free Training in Construction Technology – Orientation Sessions Available
Construction Technology Program available for individuals that like working outdoors, using hand tools, and have an interest in the construction industry. The Construction Technology Program provides training in various apprenticeship construction trades, such as: Carpentry, Iron Worker, Electrical, Plumbing and many more.
Upon completion of the Construction Technology Program candidates will be interviewed by the Local Trade Unions, with opportunities to be placed in an apprenticeship and earn while you learn.
Information Session available: Continue reading
Case # 18CM06849
Date: July 31, 2018
OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICER ARRAIGNED FOR DUI AFTER FALLING ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL ON 55 FREEWAY
SANTA ANA, Calif. – An off-duty Garden Grove Police Department (GGPD) officer was arraigned yesterday for driving under the influence (DUI) after falling asleep at the wheel on the 55 freeway.
Defendant: Jared Russell Doyle, 32
Charged on July 3, 2018, with the following misdemeanor counts: Continue reading
Victor Norman Ealey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Case # 17WF1120
Date: July 11, 2018
MAN CONVICTED AND SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING CHILDREN UNDER 14
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in state prison yesterday for sexually assaulting two victims under the age of 14.
Defendant: Victor Norman Ealey, 57, Garden Grove
Pleaded guilty yesterday to the following felony counts: Continue reading
Case # 15WF0292
Date: June 20, 2018
MAN CONVICTED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING AND COMMITTING LEWD ACTS ON 2-YEAR-OLD GIRL
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was convicted today of sexually assaulting and committing lewd acts on a 2-year-old girl.
Defendant: Joseph Michael Hishmeh, 25, Garden Grove
Found guilty by a jury today of the following felony counts: Continue reading
Garden Grove police investigators are looking for three suspects that have been linked to several armed robberies at an adult bookstore, according to the Garden Grove Police Dept.
The armed robberies and an additional attempted armed robbery happened on March 20, May 16, June 1 and June 12 at the Garden of Eden adult bookstore at 12061 Garden Grove Blvd. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Case # 18WF1349
Date: June 13, 2018
MAN CHARGED WITH CARJACKING, ROBBING, AND ASSAULTING LYFT DRIVER IN GARDEN GROVE
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was charged today with carjacking, robbing, and assaulting a Lyft driver in Garden Grove.
Defendant: Luis Alberto Zaragoza, 27, Garden Grove
Charged today with the following felony counts: Continue reading
Two armed-robbery suspects, Mondher Arredondo, 33, and Angellia Lopez, 24, were arrested Monday morning, June 11, after leading police on a chase from Garden Grove to Los Angeles County, according to the O.C. Register.
The Garden Grove police were contacted at about 12:30 a.m. about an armed robbery near Harbor Blvd. and Quatro Ave. When the officers arrived at the scene they ended up pursuing the suspects as they fled in their vehicle onto the Westbound 22 Freeway then onto the I-405. Continue reading
Case # 18CF1534
May 29, 2018
*Defendant also charged with tagging another Santa Ana business
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A gang member was charged today with vandalizing a Santa Ana mural depicting Mexican-American war veterans who served in the U.S. Military. The defendant was also charged with tagging another business in Santa Ana.
Defendant: Eric Alan Cabrera, 20, Garden Grove AKA Eric Alan Cabrera Mora
Charged today with the following felony counts: Continue reading
Danny Thien Nguyen, a 28-year-old Garden Grove man pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually assaulting a woman during a robbery in Fountain Valley in 2012, and he was immediately sentenced to 22 years in prison, according to the O.C. Register.
Nguyen accepted charges of sexual penetration by a foreign object and force, kidnapping, robbery and sexual battery, which are all felonies. Nguyen also admitted to a sentencing enhancement for the use of a gun in the attack. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: Free Training in Construction Technology – Orientation Sessions Available 5/15 & 5/16
Construction Technology Program available for individuals that like working outdoors, using hand tools, and have an interest in the construction industry. The Construction Technology Program provides training in various apprenticeship construction trades, such as: Carpentry, Iron Worker, Electrical, Plumbing and many more. Continue reading
A Santa Ana dad grabbed his gun and shot his daughter’s ex-boyfriend as the man tried to get into their home via a window early on Sunday morning, April 22, at 1:50 a.m., according to the O.C. Register.
The incident occurred at the 1600 block of W. McFadden. The SAPD responded after they got a call about domestic violence. However the police arrived before the ex-boyfriend did. So they left. Continue reading