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The Tustin Police seized several guns, drugs and cash from gang suspects on Sunday

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Drugs, Gangs, Guns, Public Safety, Tustin Leave a comment

The Tustin Police Department’s Gang Reduction and Directed Enforcement (GRADE Unit) stopped a vehicle on Sunday and searched a related hotel room, according to their Facebook page.

The police officers recovered a loaded AR-15 rifle, a loaded 9mm handgun, a shotgun, 5.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 23 grams of heroin, drug paraphernalia, and a large amount of cash.

Two suspects were arrested for what the Tustin Police said were “many” charges and booked into jail.

The GRADE Unit was formed on February 19, 2018. GRADE is combination of the department’s former Special Enforcement Detail (SED) and Gang Unit.

The GRADE unit’s focus is suppressing gang activity and addressing identified Crime and Traffic Analysis and Policing Strategies (CTAPS) issues with self-initiated and proactive problem solving enforcement through a combination of high visibility uniformed patrols and plainclothes surveillance.

The SAPD arrested two gangbangers on probation and seized a semi-auto handgun

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Gangs, Guns, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

SAPD Gang Detectives attempted to contact a group of male subjects early this morning, according to their Twitter account.

Two male subjects ran holding their waist area and they attempted to hide near a stairwell.

A semi-auto handgun with a loaded extended 30 round magazine was located in a nearby planter.

Both subjects were on probation and are documented gang members. They were both arrested for several felony charges.

The SAPD did not disclose where the arrest happened and they did not identify the suspects.

The SAPD arrested a gangbanger near Madison Park and took his handgun

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Gangs, Guns, Public Safety, Santa Ana, SAPD 4 Comments

SAPD MET Police Detectives stopped a vehicle the in area of 1600 S. Cedar. this morning, according to their Twitter account.

During the traffic stop, the driver admitted to possessing a firearm. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded semi-auto handgun.

The driver was a documented gang member and he was subsequently arrested without incident.

The incident happened near the southwest corner of Madison Park.

The SAPD did not identify the suspect.

The SAPD seized a 9mm handgun from a convicted felon

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Gangs, Guns, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

SAPD Gang Detectives stopped a vehicle for minor traffic violations yesterday, according to their Twitter account.

In plain view, on the front passenger seat of the vehicle was a black box containing a concealed 9mm semi-automatic pistol with a magazine containing 8 bullets.

The driver was a previously convicted felon.

California gun laws prohibit individuals from owning, possessing, or purchasing a gun if they have been convicted of certain offenses. Though California Penal Code 29800 is commonly known as the “felon with a firearm law”, the law also applies to those who have been convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses, according to the law firm Wallin & Klarich.

Under PC 29800, it is a felony offense to have a gun or ammunition if you:

Have any prior felony offense;
Have two or more misdemeanor brandishing a weapon convictions under California Penal Code 417; or
Are addicted to the use of any narcotic drug.

Penalties for violating California’s felon with a firearm law are severe. If you are convicted of illegal possession of a firearm under PC 29800, you face:

A maximum sentence of three years in county jail;
A fine of up to $10,000; or
Both a jail sentence and fine.

The SAPD did not identify the suspect.

The SAPD seized guns, ammo and body armor at two locations today

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Guns, Public Safety, Santa Ana, SAPD 3 Comments

The SAPD’ Metro Division served a search warrant today at two separate locations for sales of firearms and ammunition according to their Twitter account.

A total of 3 semi-auto handguns, numerous pistol mag (high capacity and drum magazines), numerous rounds of ammo of various calibers, plate carrier & soft body armor were recovered.

The SAPD did not note the actual address where the warrants were served. The suspects were also not identified and the charges they will be facing were also not disclosed.

The SAPD recovered an HK 9mm semi-auto pistol from a suspect today

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Gangs, Guns, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Earlier today SAPD Gang Detectives attempted to contact a group 4 male subjects, according to the SAPD Twitter account.

Two male subjects ran from the police and the SAPD detectives observed one of them discard a loaded black HK 9mm semi-auto under a vehicle.

All of the subjects were detained without incident.

The SAPD did not reveal the location of the arrest nor the identities of the suspects. They also did not reveal the charges the suspects may be facing.

The SAPD recovered a gun from a juvenile suspect today

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Gangs, Guns, Santa Ana, SAPD 1 Comment

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.

The SAPD arrested a shooting suspect and seized his drugs and his Glock 9mm

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Drugs, Gangs, Guns, Santa Ana, SAPD 2 Comments

#SantaAnaPD Gang Detectives located a wanted subject suspected in 2 separate shootings. In plain view, detectives located a loaded Glock 9mm semi-auto on the passenger floorboard. A further search of his vehicle, revealed a small amount of heroin & meth inside the vehicle. pic.twitter.com/KbBFtscmfS
— SantaAnaPD (@SantaAnaPD) June 26, 2020

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 seized a 9mm gun from a gang suspect

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Gangs, Guns, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

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.

About that Homeland Security raid in Santa Ana on June 24

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Editor Posted in Federal Government, Guns, immigration, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) was notified that members of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were serving a search warrant in the 1300 Block of S. Center Street in the City of Santa Ana.

SAPD was advised that DHS was conducting an independent investigation for weapons violations. Federal authorities confirmed that DHS’s armored vehicle was in the City to support the execution of the warrant. No Santa Ana Police Department staff or resources were deployed or provided to support the service of this Federal search warrant.

Redada de Seguridad Nacional en Santa Ana en el dia 24 de Junio

El miércoles 24 de junio de 2020, se notificó al Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana que los miembros del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) estaban cumpliendo una orden de registro en el área de 1300 de la calle S. Center en la ciudad de Santa Ana. Se le informó al Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana que el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional estaba realizando una investigación independiente por violaciones de armas. Las autoridades federales confirmaron que el vehículo blindado del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional estaba en la ciudad para apoyar la ejecución de la orden. No se desplegaron ni proporcionaron personal ni recursos del Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana para apoyar el servicio de esta orden de registro.

SAPD Gang Unit police officers recovered a handgun from a suspect today

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Guns, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

While responding to the area of Fairview & McFadden after receiving a call for service regarding a male subject with a gun, SAPD Gang Unit police officers observed a male subject matching the description, according to the SAPD.

During a search of the subject, a loaded .38 caliber revolver was found concealed in his waistband.

The SAPD Tweet did not mention if the suspect was arrested nor was he identified.

A man was shot dead last night near Madison Park

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Gangs, Guns, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

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/

The SAPD seized several guns today and arrested a few gangbangers

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Guns, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

While conducting suppression efforts in the area of 215 S. Sullivan, SAPD Gang Detectives observed three suspects running in different directions, according to their Twitter account.

During a search of the area, 3 loaded semi-automatic handguns were located. All 3 subjects are documented gang members.

While contacting 3 subjects in the area of 3900 block of W. Kent, SAPD MET Detectives recovered a pistol grip shotgun with live ammunition, according to the SAPD Twitter account.

Two of the subjects were on probation and the other was a convicted felon with prior arrests for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.

The SAPD seized a gun and meth and arrested a suspect

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Drugs, Guns, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

SAPD police detectives contacted a suspicious subject in the parking lot of Comfort Suites, according to the SAPD Twitter account. The Comfort Suites is located at 2620 Hotel Terrace Dr.

During a search of the subject, a loaded 9mm semi-auto handgun concealed in his waistband was located.

A search of the vehicle, revealed a large quantity of meth.