SAPD detectives are trying to identify a suspect who attacked a man
On June 15, 2020 at approximately 7:12 am, the suspect confronted the victim at the 400 Block of E. Civic Center Dr., in Santa Ana, and told him to return…
The SAPD arrested a suspect wanted in a kidnap and robbery case
https://youtu.be/soIxm-nHt0E On June 9, 2020, Sergio Magaña Arechiga (50), was burglarizing a residence in Santa Ana when the 82 year old resident walked in during the burglary. Arechiga assaulted the…
A man was struck by several vehicles near Flower Street Park
A man was walking on the westbound side of First Street at Flower Street, just before 1:30 a.m., on Monday, June 15, when he was struck by several vehicles, according…
A Police Oversight Commission will be considered at the next Santa Ana City Council meeting
Santa Ana Councilmembers David Penaloza, Phil Bacerra, and Vincent Sarmiento have added an 85a item to the agenda for tomorrow night's Santa Ana City Council meeting regarding the creation of…
Man charged with poisoning eight O.C. homeless people
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 38-year-old man has been charged with poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, in a series…
The SAPD is searching for a suspect wanted for vandalism and trespassing
On 2/20/2020, Wanted Suspect Jonathan Valdez, age 31, was captured on video surveillance breaking the victim’s bedroom sliding door and making entry while holding a knife. The victim was not…
The OC Sheriff’s Department Use of Force Policies and Practices
SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 09, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is committed to transparency about law enforcement budgets, policies and practices. The Department guards against bias, diligently governs…
SAPD detectives have followed a 1996 cold case all the way to Texas
On Thursday, January 4, 1996, an unidentified suspect murdered Christopher Hervey (22) in the City of Santa Ana, of Orange County, California. After extensive investigation, the case went cold. The…
Transient arrested for the murder of a Costa Mesa auto repair shop owner
COSTA MESA, Calif. (June 9, 2020) – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) has arrested a former auto repair employee on suspicion of murder after a business owner of the…
The SAPD will no longer use the Carotid Restraint Control Hold
In light of recent events occurring here in California and across the nation, Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin announces temporary policy changes regarding the Carotid Restraint Control Hold. On…
Two former O.C. Deputy Sheriffs plead guilty to failing to properly book evidence
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Two former Orange County Sheriff’s deputies have pleaded guilty in connection with failing to properly book evidence. Joseph Anthony Atkinson, Jr., 39, and Bryce Richmond Simpson,…
A man was struck by a hit and run driver on Sunday Night near Mater Dei H.S.
There was not a curfew in Santa Ana on Sunday night so people were still out and about after 10 p.m. One of them, a man who was crossing the…
Santa Ana curfew ordered for Saturday, June 6
A curfew will be in effect in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 6, beginning at 10 p.m. and ending at 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, by order of City…