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…
Two men charged with felonies in connection with the O.C. George Floyd riots
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Two men are facing felony charges in connection with protests that erupted into violence in Santa Ana over the weekend. This marks the first civil unrest…
The Feds will give the SAPD over one million dollars to hire more cops
On June 2, 2020, the Santa Ana Police Department received notification from the Department of Justice that the City of Santa Ana will be awarded $1.25 million in grant funding,…
Statement from O.C. Sheriff Barnes on a Deputy wearing unauthorized extremist insignia
SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 3, 2020) – We are aware of photos and video regarding an Orange County Deputy Sheriff wearing patches on his uniform that are associated with extremist…
Another George Floyd protest set for June 6 in Santa Ana
A new George Floyd protest announcement is circulating on social media, regarding a gathering set for June 6, Saturday, at Bristol and W. 17th, near Santa Ana College, at 8…
Another Santa Ana man has been charged with crimes related to the recent protests
Another suspect has been charged with crimes related to the George Floyd protests in Santa Ana over this past weekend. Ernesto Isaiah Luquin, 23, was charged on Tuesday with two…
The SAPD arrested a suspect for assaulting officers at a May 31 protest
On May 31, 2020, Santa Ana PD officers observed a suspect throwing mortars at officers and deputies that had formed a skirmish line in the area of N. Ross Street…
The looters appear to be targeting the MainPlace Mall tonight too
We posted earlier today about plans by looters to attack the South Coast Plaza. Apparently they are also posting on social media that they will gather at the beleaguered MainPlace…
The OCDA says that rioting and looting will be prosecuted in Orange County
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer issued the following statement regarding the protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd last week while in…
Santa Ana Mayor Pulido addresses the weekend unrest and City curfew
https://youtu.be/oXT_eaTRajU Santa Ana City Manager Kristine Ridge declared a local emergency and ordered a curfew beginning at 10 p.m. on May 31, and ending at 5 a.m. this morning, June…
Looters may be targeting the South Coast Plaza tonight
An unnamed protest group has announced that they will be gathering today, June 1, at 8 p.m. at South Coast Drive and Bear St., in Costa Mesa. That may be…