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Category Archives: SAPD

A 22-year-old Santa Ana man was killed in a shooting on Mother’s Day

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Noe Cabanas, from Facebook

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Detectives Investigating Homicide – 300 South Halladay Street

Victim: Noe Cabanas (22) Santa Ana

On Sunday, May 13, 2018, at approximately 10:26 PM, Santa Ana Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at 300 S. Halladay Street in the City of Santa Ana.

Upon arrival, officers located three adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. Orange County Fire Authority Paramedics responded. The victims were transported to local trauma centers. Continue reading→

A burglary suspect led police on a wild pursuit then got away at a Santa Ana Albertson’s store

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A wild police pursuit of a burglary suspect ended on Thursday in Santa Ana when the suspect ran into an Albertson’s Grocery Store located at 2000 E. 17th St., in north Santa Ana, according to the O.C. Register.

Get this – the suspect was able to get away! And perhaps he even walked out with a bag of Albertson’s fried chicken for dinner? Continue reading→

The SAPD is hosting an Open House on May 12 at their police HQ

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Join Us For Our Annual Open House this Saturday, May 12th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Santa Ana Police Department will be hosting our Annual Open House event on Saturday, May 12th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meet our officers and staff from different divisions. Tours, activities, demonstrations and much more can be expected. Don’t miss out! Continue reading→

The armed suspect arrested by the SAPD today has been identified as Gonzalo Barajas, 22

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SUSPECT ARMED WITH RIFLE GOES ON CRIME SPREE

ARRESTEE: GONZALO BARAJAS (22) SANTA ANA

Today at 1:30 p.m. suspect Barajas left his residence in the 600 block of S. Ross armed with his assault-style rifle. Immediately leaving his residence the suspect committed the following crimes at the following locations: Continue reading→

An armed robber was caught in Tustin after being pursued by the SAPD today

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An unidentified armed suspect robbed the 76 station at 1502 E. Edinger Ave., in Santa Ana, this afternoon and then he led the SAPD on a pursuit that ended half an hour later in Tustin, according to the O.C. Register.

The robber was armed with an assault rifle. He allegedly pointed that weapon at perhaps as many as five people in several locations in Santa Ana today, according to the SAPD.  Continue reading→

A Santa Ana man is facing a six-year sentence for a fatal DUI crash that killed two

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Armando Edgar Duran Cruz, a 38-year-old Santa Ana man, is facing a six-year sentence for a DUI crash that killed another man and his 6-year-old nephew in Santa Ana, according to the O.C. Register.

Cruz pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter and driving drunk causing injury, according to NBC. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 20. Continue reading→

85 suspects were arrested today in a O.C. takedown of the Mexican Mafia

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California Attorney General Becerra and Orange County Sheriff Hutchens Announce the Arrest of 85 Individuals in Orange County Gang Takedown

SANTA ANA – Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens today announced the arrest of 85 individuals; seizure of 36 firearms, including assault weapons; seizure of 14 pounds of methamphetamine and three pounds of heroin; and the recovery of two stolen vehicles, as part of an investigation of Mexican Mafia members and associates operating in Orange County.

“Apprehending dangerous criminals is my number-one priority. We will hold accountable those who terrorize our communities and jeopardize public safety,” said Attorney General Becerra. “The California Department of Justice will continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners to successfully disrupt and dismantle gang activity in the Golden State. I especially want to applaud the bravery and outstanding performance of the men and women involved in this operation. Thanks to them, Orange County neighborhoods are safer.” Continue reading→

A suspect was arrested in Bellflower after a wild police pursuit that started in Santa Ana

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The SAPD tried to stop the driver of a possibly stolen Audi sedan with paper dealer plates this morning at about 10 a.m. The driver took off and led the police on a wild pursuit that finally ended in Bellflower at about 11:25 a.m.

The suspect led the pursuing SAPD police officers onto the northbound 405 Freeway and then onto the northbound 605 Freeway, according to the O.C. Register. Continue reading→

Santa Ana man gets 11 years in prison for molesting an 8-year-old girl at a Christmas event

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Raul Adolfo Marin Martin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Case # 15CF2779

FELON SENTENCED TO 11 YEARS IN STATE PRISON FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING 8-YEAR-OLD GIRL WHILE SHE WAITED IN LINE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS OUTSIDE SCHOOL

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A felon was sentenced to 11 years in state prison today for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl, who was waiting on a curb in line for Christmas presents at her elementary school.

Defendant: Raul Adolfo Marin Martin, 59, Santa Ana

Found guilty by a jury on March 16, 2018, of: Continue reading→

Weapons and meth were seized from homes in Anaheim and in Santa Ana this morning

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Federal authorities served warrants at multiple sites including some in Santa Ana and Anaheim on Thursday morning, April 26, arresting seven people and seizing a sizable haul of contraband, according to the O.C. Register.

According to a criminal complaint, several transactions involving guns and drugs took place at the Santa Ana home. A man and woman were seen taken away in restraints at the location. A third man was detained then released. There were also four children at the home during the raid, according to ABC. Continue reading→

The SAPD pursued a domestic violence suspect all the way to Long Beach this morning

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It was a wild morning in Santa Ana as police pursued a suspect all the way to Long Beach, according to the O.C. Register.

The incident began late this morning near near West First and North Figueroa Streets in Santa Ana. SAPD police officers tried to pull over the suspect but he sped off in his car instead. Continue reading→

The SAPD is currently looking for a missing Spurgeon Intermediate student

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Luciano Josue

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Officers are currently looking for a Critical Missing Child

On 4-23-18 at approximately 8:26 pm SAPD police officers responded to 2701 W. 5th St. (Spurgeon Intermediate) regarding a critical missing child.

The missing child Luciano Josue, is described as an Male Hispanic, 12 years of age, 4’11, 80lbs black hair, wearing Black/gray hooded sweatshirt, Van black/white checkered shoes, and black basketball shorts. Continue reading→

A Santa Ana dad shot his daughter’s ex as he tried to get into their house via a window

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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→

The SAPD is investigating the death of a man who was arrested

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Investigating In-Custody Death

Deceased: Male (26) Miami, Florida

On Friday April 20, 2018 at 1:23 PM, Santa Ana Police Officers responded to reports of a male who appeared disoriented and was running into the street in front of cars. The male was also reportedly trying to enter a nearby school. Continue reading→