An inmate arrested by the SAPD on molestation charges died at a local hospital
On Monday, June 24, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 51-year-old inmate was booked into jail on February 1,…
Man arrested for sexual conduct with a minor in North Orange County
The Fullerton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying additional potential victims of a man who was arrested for engaging in lewd and lascivious acts with a…
Santa Ana man who molested two girls sentenced to almost 20 years in prison
Alejandro Heredia-Santana, a 53-year-old man, was sentenced on Friday to almost 20 years in prison for ongoing sexual relationships with a pair of teenage girls he lived with years apart…
Sex offender charged with sexually assaulting a mom and chasing two teen girls while exposing himself
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 30-year-old registered sex offender has been charged with sexually assaulting a mother while she was walking with her five-year-old daughter and baby near a Santa…
Parollee arrested for sexually assaulting a Santa Ana mom as she shopped with her kids
Earlier this week, patrol officers responded to a sexual assault incident involving a woman with her children, according to the SAPD. The victim reported that the suspect approached her on…
Anaheim man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend after throwing her over a fence four months earlier
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 37-year-old man was found guilty today of beating and strangling his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend to death at his Anaheim apartment on St. Patrick’s Day 2023 while…
The SAPD arrested a man wanted for domestic violence and sexual assault
The SAPD announced that they have arrested Nicolas Mercado, a 38-year-old man wanted for domestic violence and sexual assault. On May 16, 2024, Nicolas physically assaulted his ex-girlfriend, causing multiple…
O.C. sex offender convicted again for trying to solicit sexual activity from minors
SANTA ANA, California – A convicted sex offender faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison after his arrest today on a five-count federal grand jury indictment alleging…
A Corona stalking suspect died after a police pursuit and a standoff that closed the 91 Freeway for hours
Anaheim police officers assisted Corona Police Department and CHP officers today with a man in his 40's who barricaded himself inside a vehicle in the westbound lanes of the 91,…
A Santa Ana man was arrested for downloading explicit content involving minors
SANTA ANA, CA - A 41-year-old man was arrested for possession of explicit content involving minors, according to the SAPD. The investigation was initiated by a Civilian Investigator assigned to…
The SAPD is searching for a man accused of domestic violence and several sexual assaults
Special Crimes Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Nicolas Mercado who is wanted for domestic violence and sexual assault, according to the SAPD. On May 16, 2024, Nicolas…
Santa Ana man gets a three year sentence for robbing a sex worker after throttling her
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man identified by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office’s (OCDA) Rapid DNA Program as a suspect in a Buena Park robbery has been sentenced to…
Irvine doctor charged with groping female patients during medical exams
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional potential victims of a 79-year-old hepatologist charged with groping two of his female patients when he grabbed their breasts during…
Garden Grove man who volunteered at churches gets life in prison for repeatedly molesting a little boy
Terry Lyn Myers Terry Lyn Myers of Garden Grove, a 67-year-old man, was sentenced last Friday to 98 years to life in prison for molesting a boy from 1997 through…
A former O.C. Boys and Girls Club counselor was arrested for allegedly molesting young girls
Last March, a female reported to police that she was inappropriately touched by a Boys & Girls Club counselor, who was later identified as Elijah Domminic Barrera, 29 years-old, of…