A police pursuit passed through Santa Ana this afternoon
You may have noticed a white van speeding through Santa Ana this afternoon, with police cars in pursuit. The driver of the van was suspected of stealing it. Police in…
The OCDA is investigating unauthorized ballot boxes in at least two O.C. cities
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Yesterday the Orange County District Attorney’s Office received a report that several unauthorized ballot boxes had been placed in Orange County cities. District Attorney investigators assigned…
Senator Umberg calls on CA District Attorneys to protect the election from fake ballot boxes
(Sacramento, CA) – Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D - Orange County), Chair of the Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments, condemned the recent reports of unauthorized ballot drop…
The City of Santa Ana is fed up with the drug use and criminal activity at the Red Roof Inn
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has filed a public nuisance narcotics abatement lawsuit against the owners of the Red Roof Inn Santa Ana seeking to halt…
iPad stolen from a Fountain Valley grocery store recovered by the police
On October 5, 2020, an iPad was stolen from the Grocery Outlet located at 18920 Brookhurst. A Fountain Valley patrol Officer responded, investigated the theft, and obtained video surveillance of…
Santa Ana suspect with long criminal record arrested for carjacking a disabled woman
On 10-3-20, a 67-year-old physically disabled female was sitting in the front passenger seat of her vehicle waiting for her husband, who was in the grocery store at 5111 W.…
O.C. man gets 50 years to life for sexually assaulting a toddler and then posting pictures online
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 24-year-old Buena Park man was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 50 years to life today for sexually assaulting a two-year-old girl while he babysit…
Former O.C. Sheriff’s Deputy charged with stealing guns and burglarizing the home of a dead man
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputy has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with breaking into the Yorba Linda home of a man he…
Santa Ana man arrested for selling drugs in Fountain Valley
During the month of September 2020, undercover Detectives from the Fountain Valley Police Department Crime Suppression Unit began investigating John Wallis, a 30-year-old resident of Santa Ana, who was selling…
The SAPD is searching for a man who vandalized a local church
https://youtu.be/xI8wZ2T4ibo On 08/23/2020, at approximately 7:59AM, Archangel Michael Coptic Church was conducting an outside mass near the entrance of the church. During mass, the parishioners heard several loud “bangs” against…
Man arrested for selling drugs and guns in Fountain Valley
On October 1, 2020, undercover Detectives from the Fountain Valley Police Department Crime Suppression Unit developed information that Jesus Castaneda, a 22-year-old resident of Fullerton, was selling narcotics and firearms.…
The SAPD is looking for a suspect who kidnapped and carjacked a disabled woman
On October 3, 2020, at approximately 12:51PM, the 67-year-old disabled, female victim was sitting in the passenger seat of her vehicle waiting for her husband who was shopping. The wanted…
A man was arrested after he tried to burn down the Costa Mesa Police Department HQ this morning
The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) front lobby was temporarily closed today after a man set a fire at the front doors. Early this morning, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a man…
The Santa Ana Water Tower goes purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The iconic Santa Ana Water Tower has been illuminated purple in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. If you believe you or someone you know is a victim…
Virtual “Walk Like MADD” committed to ending drunk driving, on 10/10
As a tribute to MADD’s 40th anniversary, the California State office of Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) will host its signature event - Walk Like MADD ceremony - virtually on…