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Santa Ana man arrested for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Tustin

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Cochino Alert, Crime, Santa Ana, Tustin Leave a comment

Emiliano Diaz-Cruz, 41, of Santa Ana was arrested on Friday on suspicion of sexually assaulting and kidnapping a 14-year-old girl in Tustin on Thursday morning, according to KTLA.

The victim was walking on Newport Avenue near Irvine Boulevard at around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday morning when a man in a red Toyota pickup truck pulled up next to her and asked her if she needed a ride.

The victim “willingly” got into the man’s vehicle after he agreed to driver her to a nearby store, according to the Tustin police.

However the suspect did not drive the girl to the store. Instead he drove her to a different location where he sexually assaulted her.

The suspect drove his victim to another location in Tustin after he was done sexually assaulting her, and dropped her off.

The victim called the police after the incident. They found the suspect in Tustin. He was arrested without incident.

The suspect was arrested on charges including kidnapping with the intent to rape and kidnapping with the intent to molest a minor.

The Tustin police believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information was asked to call the Tustin Police Department at 714-573-3246.

Santa Ana’s youth Arbor Day event is set for April 20

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Community: Join the City of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency for Arbor Day in Conjunction with Children’s Day/Book Day

SANTA ANA, CA – Join the City of Santa Ana, Public Works Agency for their Community Beautification Day in conjunction with the Children’s Day / Book Day and Arbor Day Celebration event this Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Santa Ana Public Library. Please come to the Children’s Day / Book Day event and check in at the Public Works Booth between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Learn about trees and participate in planting a tree.

For more information on the Beautification Day / Arbor Day, please contact Public Works Maintenance Services at (714) 647-3306.

Únete a la agencia de obras públicas de la ciudad de Santa Ana, para el Dia de Embellecimiento en conjunción con el Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros y dia del Arbol el sábado, 20 de Abril de 2019 en la Biblioteca Central de Santa Ana. Por favor vengan al puesto de la agencia de obras públicas entre las 10:30 a.m. y 11:00 a.m. Le proporcionaremos la herramienta, guantes, pintura, y entrenamiento. Aprenda acerca de los árboles y participle en plantar un arbol.

Para más información sobre el dia de Embellecimiento y dia del Arbol, por favor llame al departamento de servicios de mantenimiento de obras públicas al (714) 647-3306.

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The teenager who escaped from the O.C. Juvenile Hall allegedly killed his mother two years ago

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Garden Grove, OC Probation, OC Sheriff Leave a comment

The teenager who escaped from Orange County’s Juvenile Hall early this morning, just past midnight, has been identified as Ike Souzer, a 15-year old who killed his mother two years ago, when he was only 13 years old, according to the O.C. Register.

The O.C. Juvenile Hall is located at 331 The City Dr S, in Orange, across from the Outlets of Orange (formerly known as The Block of Orange).

Souzer was arrested in May of 2017 after he repeatedly stabbed his mother, Barbara Scheuer-Souzer, 47, then left her to die in front of their home in the 11000 block of Gilbert Street, in Garden Grove.

Souzer is described as white, and he is not small- he stands 6 feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. He was wearing a white shirt and red pants when he last seen.

A video from outside the facility captured him tending to some sort of injury on his left leg. The video also shows him heading northbound on The City Drive.

Souzer is said to have connections in Orange and Riverside counties.

Before she died, Scheuer-Souzer told a police officer that her young son was her attacker, according to KTLA.

Souzer was arrested after the stabbing when police found him in a nearby alley. He has been at the O.C. Juvenile Hall ever since.

Souzer, who his mom said was autistic, had run away from home three weeks before the stabbing. He was found in Pomona after missing for four days, and returned home.

Anyone with information about Souzer’s whereabouts is asked to please call the O.C. Sheriff’s dispatch office at 714-647-7000. If anyone sees him they should call 911. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.

A woman was arrested in Tustin for allegedly stabbing several victims at a gas station

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Tustin Leave a comment

Tustin police detectives have no idea why a woman who may have been armed with a knife wounded three people at a Tustin gas station near Frontier Park yesterday at about 6.p.m., according to a press release.

Tustin police officers responded to a business near the corner of Red Hill and Mitchell Avenues after they received several 911 calls. They found a woman in the street near a knife the police later recovered. She was arrested as a suspect in the attack.

The police did not identify the suspect. They did say there was no obvious relationship between the suspect and her victims.

Two women in their 50s were stabbed and injured. They were taken by paramedics to OC Global Medical Center. They both had serious injuries, but the wounds did not appear to be life-threatening.

The third victim that was injured did not want to go to the hospital.

The Costa Mesa police are searching for a man who tried to assault a female student at OCC

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Cochino Alert, Costa Mesa, Crime Leave a comment

A female student exited her car in the parking lot of Orange Coast Community College (OCC), at 2701 Fairview Rd., in Costa Mesa, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. As she walked to her class, she realized a male was following her.

The male suspect followed her through several areas of the campus and at one point grabbed at her backpack and the bottom of her shirt. Each time she was able to pull away from his grasp. The male suspect stopped following the female when she met up with a friend. The suspect did not say anything to the victim during the incident.

Suspect: Male, unknown race, 20-25 years old, black wavy hair, wearing grey polo shirt, dark colored pants, and black Nike athletic shoes. Two photos are attached.

If you have any information pertaining to this suspect or case please contact Costa Mesa Police Det. Monte Peters at 714-754-5198.

A man was shot and killed on Wednesday night near El Salvador Park

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Gangs, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE IN THE 1700 BLOCK OF WEST 9TH STREET

Decedent: John Doe

On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 8:17 PM, SAPD officers responded to reports of a shooting at the 1700 block of West 9th Street. Officers found an adult male suffering gunshot wounds to his upper torso. Orange County Fire Authority Paramedics responded, treated, and transported the man to a local trauma center. The man died while undergoing emergency surgery. The attending physician declared the time of death at 10:52 PM.

A witness observed a lone gunman fleeing the scene on foot after the shooting. The witness described suspect as a Hispanic male wearing dark clothing.

SAPD Homicide Detectives responded and assumed the investigation, which is ongoing. Detectives have not determined the motive for the shooting at this time.

Homicide detectives are requesting to speak with anyone with information regarding this case. Anyone with information is asked to call SAPD Homicide Section detectives at (714) 245-8390, or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS. This case may be eligible for the Santa Ana Homicide Reward Program.

A Santa Ana condo was damaged when a suspected drug lab exploded this morning

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Drugs, Fires, OCFA, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

While responding to a condo fire at the 2900 block of S. Bradford Pl. #SantaAnaPD officers stopped suspicious vehicle leaving the scene. Marijuana along with items used to extract oils from marijuana were located inside the vehicle. #SAPDPIO pic.twitter.com/qKt2iawdXw
— SantaAnaPD (@SantaAnaPD) April 10, 2019

A fire broke out at a Santa Ana condominium this morning just before 10:45 a.m. when a suspected drug lab exploded, according to the SAPD’s Twitter account.

Witnesses heard an explosion before the fire began. Fortunately no one was injured.

A suspicious car was pointed out to the first-responders by witnesses. SAPD police officers stopped the vehicle and searched it, about a block away from the condo. The officers found about five pounds of marijuana and items that are used to extract the drug’s oils in the vehicle, according to the O.C. Register.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested. The SAPD has not yet made his name available to the media.

Because of the explosion the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Bomb Squad was called to the scene to investigate.

The SAPD busted an illegal gambling operation at a cyber cafe early this morning

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

After numerous community complaints reference illegal gambling, #SantaAnaPD obtained a search warrant for Lucky 999 Cyber Cafe where 21 individuals were detained and 19 gambling machines have been seized #SAPDPIO pic.twitter.com/O13MZx6nFX
— SantaAnaPD (@SantaAnaPD) April 10, 2019

In response to community complaints, the Santa Ana Police Department served a search warrant yesterday morning at the Lucky 999 Cyber Internet Café, located at 1314 N. Grand Ave. This particular establishment had been the center of a wide range of community complaints of illegal gambling and narcotics activity. Police Officers have made numerous arrests in and around the location ranging from assault with a deadly weapon violations, to prostitution, robbery, and various weapons violations.

Inside of the business, detectives found a fully operational gambling establishment. Pursuant to the search warrant, the detectives seized 19 gaming machines, which accommodated at least 45 gambling stations. 22 individuals were detained at the establishment. Approximately $9,200.00 in cash, a DVR, computers, a money counter, and miscellaneous paperwork indicative of an illegal gambling ring were seized as evidence. One subject was arrested for working at the gaming establishment. Four patrons of the business were arrested for outstanding arrest warrants.

The Santa Ana Code Enforcement Unit responded to the location and “Red Tagged” the building, deeming it unsafe for occupancy.

The Santa Ana Police Department will continue to work diligently to address illegal cyber cafes throughout the City, which continue to negatively impact the safety and quality of life for residents, businesses and community members.

Anyone with information regarding possible illegal gambling establishments, please contact the Santa Ana Police Vice Unit at (714) 245-8502 or Santa Ana Code Enforcement at (714) 667-2780.

The Santa Ana draft Annual Action Plan is available for public review

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Annual Action Plan Public Comment Period – March 26th to April 27th

The Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan details the housing, community and economic development needs for the City of Santa Ana, and the priorities, strategies, and projects that will be undertaken by the City to address those needs with Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME,) and Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) funds that the City receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Funds are intended to provide low-to moderate-income households with affordable housing, a healthy and safe living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Eligible activities include community facilities and improvements, housing rehabilitation and preservation, homeless activities, development activities, public services, economic development, planning, and program administration. The estimated amount of funding the City anticipates it will receive for FY 2019-2020 is as follows:

CDBG – $5,816,959
HOME – $1,783,004
ESG – $475,700

The draft Annual Action Plan is available for public review during regular business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday in the offices of the Community Development Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 6th Floor, Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 8th Floor, and the Main Public Library, 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California and on the City’s Website under Community Development Agency at https://bit.ly/2OZVKQl. The final Annual Action Plan will be presented to the City Council for review and approval in May 2019.

How To Make Comments – The 30-day public comment period for the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan will commence on March 26, 2019 and will end at 4:30 p.m. on April 27, 2019. You may send your written comments to Terri Eggers, Senior Community Development Analyst, at teggers@santa-ana.org; or by mail to City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M25, Attn: Terri Eggers, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Who To Contact For Questions – Should you have any questions, please contact Terri Eggers, Senior Community Development Analyst, at (714) 647-5378 or by e-mail to teggers@santa-ana.org.

Santa Ana church youth leader arrested for sexually assaulting two minor female victims

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Churches and Religion, Cochino Alert, Crime, Santa Ana, SAPD 3 Comments

SAPD Detectives Arrest Church Youth Leader For Sexually Assaulting Two Minor Female Victims

Suspect: Jesse Francisco Hernandez Perez (22) Anaheim

Santa Ana Police Special Crimes Detectives arrested Jesse Francisco Hernandez Perez, a 22-year-old resident of Anaheim, for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Perez is a youth leader for the Iglesia De Restauracion church located at 1621 East 17th Street in Santa Ana. Perez has been a member of the church for the past three years and was involved in the church’s music program.

An 11-year-old female victim reported that on March 5, 2019, Perez communicated with her during church services and lured her into a restroom where he sexually assaulted her. The victim did not immediately disclose this incident and continued to attend church services with her family.

Detectives learned that Perez sexually assaulted a second victim, a 14-year-old girl from Anaheim, while leading a youth program from his home. That victim reported the incident to the Anaheim Police Department sometime in March 2019.

Santa Ana Police Detectives worked closely with Anaheim Police Detectives throughout this investigation. Santa Ana Police Detectives arrested Perez this morning at his home in Anaheim. Perez was booked at the Orange County Jail on multiple child abuse charges and his bail has been set at $100,000.00.

Santa Ana Police Department Detectives believe there may be additional victims and ask anyone with information to contact Detective Corporal Johanna Perez at 714-245-8351, jperez5@santa-ana.org or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

Police are searching for two armed suspects who robbed a Tustin liquor store

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Alcohol, Crime, Tustin 1 Comment

Two male suspects walked into One Stop Liquor, located at 14252 Newport Ave., grabbed cases of beer and then tried to leave without paying, on Saturday, March 16, according to a Tustin Police press release.

When an employee confronted the suspects in the parking lot, they got into a fight. One of the robbers then pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the store employee before the suspects took off in an older model, dark colored Acura SUV.

The employee suffered minor injuries during the fight, but thankfully no shots were fired at him.

Tustin police detectives are still searching for the robbery suspects. Anyone with information about the suspects is encouraged to call Tustin Police Detective Cossack at 714-573-3269, or the watch commander at 714-573-3220. Anonymous tips can also be left with Orange County Crime Stoppers by dialing 855-847-6227 or by visiting ocrimestoppers.org.

Serial O.C. sex offender heading to prison for 100 years to life

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Churches and Religion, Cochino Alert, Crime, Fullerton, OCDA, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Carlos Antonio Chavez , a 59-year-old Anaheim man, was sentenced on Friday to 100 years to life in prison for molesting two cousins and the sister of one of the boys in and around a Fullerton church, according to the O.C. Register.

Chavez was convicted on Feb. 19 of three felony counts of lewd acts with a child younger than 14, after being given credit for serving 1,130 days in custody.

The Judge in the case, Gary Paer, noted Chavez’ long history of sex offenses before he announced his sentence.

Chavez’ past convictions:

He was convicted of molesting a girl at a McDonald’s restroom in 2001 in Orange County. The victim is 21 years-old now.
Chavez attempted to solicit an undercover police officer for sex in a public restroom in 2012.
Chavez exposed himself to a “young kid” in Santiago Park in Santa Ana, in 1984.

The Judge felt his sentence would serve to keep Chavez away from children.

Chavez molested a girl and her brother at their Church, Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal. They finally told their father about this in 2014, after they had seen Chavez again at their church.

The molestations occurred between 2004 and 2007. The boy said that Chavez offered him candy and chips one day, at church, when the boy was only five years old. They then went to a nearby liquor store to get the snacks and when they returned Chavez took the boy into the bathroom and sexually assaulted him, according to the prosecutor.

As the boy told his father what happened his sister then said that Chavez had touched her too.

As police detectives conducted their investigation they found out that Chavez had also molested a relative of the boy and girl – their cousin. That victim was at first reluctant to cooperate with the police but the by changed his mind a few years later. He told investigators that Chavez molested him when he was 5 years old, at a bathroom at their church. Chavez was pretending to help the boy to get something off a high shelf when the incident happened.

A tank of nitrous oxide was found in an SUV after a DUI crash in Fountain Valley this morning

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Accidents, Crime, Drugs, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Alex Nieves, 18, was arrested after the SUV he was driving slammed into a tree, injuring six people, two critically, early this morning, according to the O.C. Register.

Nieves, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, after police found a tank of nitrous oxide in the vehicle.

Nitroux oxide, which is commonly known as laughing gas, may have played a role in the car crash.

The crash took place at Harbor Boulevard near Edinger Avenue, just after midnight. The six occupants of the SUV were between 18 years old to their mid-20s, according to the Fountain Valley Police. They were all hospitalized after the crash.

The police believe all of the occupants were “under the influence of a variety of substances.”

Dentists use nitrous oxide as a form of anesthesia and it is also used to pressurize whipped cream canisters and it can also speed up drag racing cars. However it is also popular as a party drug and using it illegally has led to traffic accidents, rapes and teenage deaths.

This week’s Cochino List includes El Torito Market and Kebab Place

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of March 22 to March 29. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

Restaurants and other food businesses closed by health inspectors in Orange County from March 28 to April 5:

El Torito Market, 1155 W. Central Ave., Suite 101, Santa Ana, Closed: March 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 1
Kebab Place, 306 W. Fourth St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 3, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 4
Update: Say Karaoke at 13906 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, closed March 26 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 29.
Francoli Gourmet, 100 S. Glassell St., Orange, Closed: April 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 5
Pizza Pub, 1501 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, Closed: April 4, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 4
Coffee Tomo, 15333 Culver Drive, Suite 450, Irvine, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 4
Magic Mike’s, 6152 Garden Grove Blvd., Westminster, Closed: April 2, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 3
Metro Market, 2140 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 4
Pho Mazing, 1156 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 3
VIP Tacos, 2790 E. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Anaheim, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 3
Tasty Chicken & Binh Mi, 2117 Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: April 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 4
Panera Bread, 19461 Main St., Suite 101, Huntington Beach, Closed: April 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 1
Il Barone at Pacific City, 21058 Coast Highway, Suite 114, Huntington Beach, Closed: March 29, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: March 29
Cafeteria at The Pegasus School, 19692 Lexington Lane, Huntington Beach, Closed: March 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 1
Doheny Liquor & Jr. Market, 34262 Doheny Park Road, Dana Point, Closed: March 28, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 28
99 Bottles & Cocktails, 8901 Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: March 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 29
Update: Sawali Grill Filipino at 3414 W. Ball Road, Suite G, Anaheim, closed March 29 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened April 3.
Update: Mama’s Kitchen at 1885 N. Euclid St., Fullerton, closed March 27 because of a rodent infestation, reopened March 29.

Santa Ana Summer Youth Job Fair set for April 27

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Art Pedroza Posted in Jobs, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Santa Ana WORK Center is proud to be partnering with the California Employment Development Department, Santa Ana Unified School District and employers to host a Summer Youth Job Fair!

Job Seekers will be able to interview with Employers for full-time, part-time, and summer jobs. While this event targets youth between the ages of 15-25, it is open to all job seekers.

Job Seekers – Register today to meet, interview and network with Employers at the event.

Date And Time:

Sat, April 27, 2019 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Century High School, 1401 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705

To register and get more information:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-youth-job-fair-2019-tickets-57853153339

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