23 transients arrested along the Santa Ana train tracks with help from Union Pacific
The SAPD's QOLT (Quality of Life Team) squad joined forces with the Union Pacific Police, Savage Security, and City Net representatives to address trespassing and quality-of-life issues along two high-priority…
A man was fatally shot on the Santa Ana Riverbed Trail
Police detectives are conducting a homicide investigation regarding a 28-year-old man who was shot and killed on the Santa Ana Riverbed Trail, according to the SAPD. On Friday, July 11,…
L.A. County man arrested for defrauding a Santa Ana resident out of $175K
SAPD police detectives have recently seen an increase in sophisticated phone scams, where individuals posing as government or law enforcement officials are defrauding victims out of money. View this post…
The Santa Ana City Council hires an expensive lawyer to be their first Police Oversight Director
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a contract for a seasoned attorney and investigator to serve as the City’s first Police Oversight Director on Tuesday,…
What to do if property is left behind after an ICE detention in O.C.
Santa Ana has a tight-knit and supportive community—especially when someone is going through a tough time. Recently, the SAPD addressed what to do when someone has been detained by ICE,…
SAPD officers seized about $3K worth of illegal fireworks
SAPD Directed Enforcement officers recently confiscated approximately $3,000 worth of illegal fireworks. This is a reminder to the community: only Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed in the City of…
Massive Santa Ana drug bust: 40,000 pills, ghost gun and body armor seized
Over the course of a year, the SAPD Narcotics Unit detectives investigated two subjects suspected of selling narcotics throughout various cities in Orange County. Detectives authored and executed a search…
A Santa Ana pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle
June 24, 2025 – A 44-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking in the area of Harbor Boulevard and 5th Street. On June 24, 2025, at…