SAPD detectives are investigating a homicide at the 1900 Block of South Grand Avenue
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 3:40 PM, SAPD Communications received a 9-1-1 call from a passerby reporting there was a male down on the east sidewalk at 1900 S.…
The Costa Mesa Police Dept. will be conducting a DUI & Driver’s License Checkpoint this Friday, July 9
COSTA MESA, Calif. (July 7, 2021) – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) will be conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, July 9,…
SAPD detectives are investigating a homicide at the 5300 block of W. 3rd St.
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 2:44 p.m., Santa Ana Police officers responded to a call of a male not breathing inside a residence located in the 5300 block of…
The SAPD is looking for a bald violent robbery suspect
On 06/12/2021 at approximately 9:34 p.m., the wanted suspect, a Male, Hispanic, 5’9”-5’11” tall, 165-180 lbs., 35-45 years old, medium complexion with a shaved head, was loitering inside a Donut…
Fireworks caused a fire in Garden Grove and the police issued 77 citations during the 4th of July
The Garden Grove Police Department announced the results of their 2021 illegal firework enforcement efforts. 77 citations ($1000 fine each) for illegal fireworksOf the 77 citations, 64 were officer self-initiated…
Armed felon arrested again in Garden Grove
Early this past Saturday morning, Community Impact Unit (CIU) officers were patrolling the area of Belfast Dr, when they observed a male sitting in the driver seat of a Chevy…
Santa Ana’s gangbangers are buying guns with the money they make on illegal fireworks
It makes sense when you think about it. The local gangbangers have gotten pretty good at distributing meth and other drugs in Santa Ana. Why wouldn't they use that business…
Only safe and sane fireworks are allowed in Santa Ana
As 4th of July approaches, we would like to remind our community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the City limits,…
The SAPD shut down another illegal gambling den
After receiving numerous complaints from residents regarding an illegal gambling den located in the 5400 block of W. Flight Avenue, (north of Mile Square Park) SAPD Vice detectives initiated an…
The Garden Grove police arrested a shooting suspect from Bellflower
In February 2021, a victim drove his vehicle through the parking lot of a restaurant on the 12000 block of Brookhurst St., past a family who were walking. Once the…
The SAPD has arrested assault suspect Daniel Ramirez
Santa Ana PD 06/23/2021 Most Wanted Wednesday suspect Daniel James Ramirez (31) has been taken into custody. On 05/28/2021, Daniel Ramirez was involved in a verbal argument with a victim.…
The SAPD arrested a child porn suspect
After receiving tips about a suspect, Israel Castaneda (43), allegedly engaged in the possession and/or distribution of child pornography, a Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) civilian investigator launched a month's-long…
The SAPD took more guns away from local gangbangers
SAPD gang detectives obtained a search warrant for a subject suspected of selling illegal firearms to local gang members. The subject was detained outside his residence without incident. Detectives searched…
The OCDA needs help finding other firearm brandishing incidents involving the suspects in a 6-year-old’s murder
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the California Highway Patrol are asking the public to come forward with any information regarding additional incidents involving firearms…