The SAPD arrested a suspect who barricaded himself in an auto body shop today
The SAPD closed W. First St. today, from S. Harbor to W. Jackson, after a suspect with a gun entered a 7-Eleven located on W. First St., at about 11…
The SAPD arrested a suspect from Long Beach in the killing of Osvaldo Garcia on Monday
During the investigation of the homicide of Santa Ana resident Osvaldo Garcia, 29-years-old, on Monday, September 16, 2019, SAPD police detectives arrested several subjects believed to be connected to the…
Barricaded suspect leads to the closure of W. First St. from S. Harbor to S. Jackson
The SAPD is currently working a barricaded suspect incident in the area of W. 1st St & S. Harbor Blvd., according to their Twitter account. W. 1st St. has been…
A woman got 10 years in prison after a violent carjacking in Santa Ana
https://youtu.be/ETaNFf1qZm0 Janet Morales , a 20-year-old woman, pleaded guilty and was immediately sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for her role in a Santa Ana carjacking and robbery in…
The SAPD is investigating a fatal drive-by-shooting that happened near Santa Ana College
On Monday, September 16, 2019, at 12:57 AM, Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) Officers responded to reports of a traffic collision in the area of 17th Street and Bristol Street.…
SAPD Detectives are investigating a homicide at 500 East Pine Street
On Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 4:41 AM, SAPD Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of 500 East Pine Street. Officers located an adult male down…
Former Santa Ana City Council member Reyna pleads guilty to election fraud
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Former Santa Ana City Council Member Roman Reyna pleaded guilty today to committing election fraud for submitting nomination papers under penalty of perjury that falsely claimed…
O.C. business owner faces tax evasion charges totaling nearly $30 million
SANTA ANA, California – An Orange County business owner is named in a federal grand jury indictment unsealed today that charges him with tax evasion for failing to pay to…
The SAPD is looking for a loser who tried to kill his ex-girlfriend
On Monday, September 2, 2019 at approximately 1:50 AM, wanted suspect Alexander Chicas, 44-years-old, entered his ex-girlfriend’s residence via an open bedroom window. He told her he was going to…
The SAPD has released video footage of the suspect who shot and killed an innocent teenager last week
https://youtu.be/gPrtaQFTzRI Santa Ana PD Detectives are releasing video of the homicide that occurred on Friday, August 30, 2019, in the hopes of obtaining additional assistance from the community. The suspect's…
Costa Mesa “manny” now facing 25 child molestation felonies after more victims emerge
A man who served as a male nanny for families across Southern California was charged with additional felony child molestation charges today for victimizing 12 young boys under his care.…
Santa Ana parks security officer update
The New Santa Ana Park Security program that the City Council approved is expected to start in mid-September. City staff is meeting with Allied Security Service on September to confirm…
Four suspects were arrested in Costa Mesa after a probation check
COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) collaborated with the Orange County Probation Department (OC Probation) on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, to conduct compliance checks on offenders…
A woman was shot to death in Santa Ana just past midnight
On Friday, August 30, 2019, at 12:01 AM, SAPD Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Pine Street and Hickory Street. Officers located a juvenile male…
The SAPD is searching for a man who robbed a check cashing service
On August 24, 2019, at approximately 10:00 AM, the above-pictured suspect entered the Continental Currency Check Cashing Service at 2222 S. Bristol Street, Santa Ana. The suspect approached the service…