A woman attacked a volunteer at a Santa Ana food drive

On June 1, 2024, a victim was volunteering at a local food drive, assisting the suspect in obtaining food, according to the SAPD.

While the victim briefly turned to ask another volunteer a question, the suspect suddenly punched the victim in the head. The suspect then fled the area on foot.

Suspect description: Female, Hispanic, 25-30 years old, 5’11, 120 lbs., with dark brown hair. She was last seen wearing a blue sweater, grey sweatpants, and black/white shoes.

Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Galstian at (714) 245-8361 or RGalstian@santa-ana.org.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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