An elderly Santa Ana man was arrested for killing his wife
June 24, 2024) - Santa Ana Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation resulting in the death of a 70-year-old woman. On Sundny, June 23, 2024, at approximately 11:53 p.m.,…
Anaheim man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend after throwing her over a fence four months earlier
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 37-year-old man was found guilty today of beating and strangling his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend to death at his Anaheim apartment on St. Patrick’s Day 2023 while…
The SAPD arrested a man wanted for domestic violence and sexual assault
The SAPD announced that they have arrested Nicolas Mercado, a 38-year-old man wanted for domestic violence and sexual assault. On May 16, 2024, Nicolas physically assaulted his ex-girlfriend, causing multiple…
The SAPD is searching for a man accused of domestic violence and several sexual assaults
Special Crimes Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Nicolas Mercado who is wanted for domestic violence and sexual assault, according to the SAPD. On May 16, 2024, Nicolas…
The SAPD SWAT team arrested a barricaded man who endangered his girlfriend and child
Last night, police officers responded to a residence in the 1200 block of S. Towner St. due to a domestic violence report, according to the SAPD. Officers learned the suspect,…
A Santa Ana transient entered his ex-girlfriend’s home despite a restraining order against him
On 10/17/23, SAPD Officers took a report of the suspect, Omar Zeasalgado, a 37-year-old transient of Santa Ana, entering the patio of a residence in the 400 block of E.…
Santa Ana man pleads guilty to killing his wife while he was out on bail after previously raping her
Fernando Jaramillo Llamas, a 29-year-old Santa Ana man, pleaded guilty last Friday and he was immediately sentenced to 32 years to life in prison for killing his wife while he was…
Westminster woman charged with murder for alleged fatal stabbing of her boyfriend
Ashley Deeanna Charnley, a 32-year-old woman, is facing a murder charge after being arrested for the killing of her boyfriend in Westminster. She appeared in court last Thursday for her…
A woman in Santa Ana was assaulted by a man armed with a baseball bat
On 08/03/2023, a victim reported to the SAPD that a suspect, Jose Juan Hernandez, physically assaulted her. Hernandez pushed her to the ground, struck her with a baseball bat, and…
Rosie Hidalgo sworn in as Director for the U.S. Office on Violence Against Women
The Justice Department announced that Rosie Hidalgo was sworn in today as the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). As director, she will spearhead the Department’s principal…
The Tustin Police Dept. arrested a violent suspect after a police pursuit and a crash
The Tustin Police Department was called to investigate a domestic disturbance at a residence this week. The suspect was wanted for aggravated battery, violation of a served restraining order, and…
Santa Ana man facing felony charges after stabbing a victim in front of Kennedy Elementary School
Ivan Ayalacuevas, a 39-year-old man, was charged on Friday with a stabbing attack in front of Kennedy Elementary School, located at 1300 E. McFadden Ave. in Santa Ana. The stabbing…
A victim of domestic violence was stabbed outside of Kennedy Elementary School
A scary incident at Santa Ana's Kennedy Elementary is calling into question the lack of school police at the SAUSD. The incident occured on May 24 at 11:15 a.m. Santa…
Anaheim man arrested for murdering a former girlfriend
HOMICIDE ARREST - Homicide detectives have arrested 36- year-old Anaheim resident Aaron Romo for a murder that occurred on March 17, 2023. On Friday, March 17, 2023, at about 2:24…
Santa Ana’s Family Justice Center celebrates three years of serving domestic violence and sexual abuse victims
We are excited to announce tomorrow marks the official third year anniversary of the Santa Ana Family Justice Center (SAFJC)! The SAFJC opened its doors on January 28, 2020 and…