Woman arrested for allegedly stabbing her 11-year-old son to death at a Santa Ana hotel
A woman was arrested by the SAPD today after she called the police to report that she had killed her son. The victim was an 11-year-old boy. He was stabbed…
Police fatally shot a man armed with a pellet gun after a domestic disturbance in north O.C.
On March 15, 2025, at 11:51 pm, Police Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call regarding a male armed with knife and threatening a family member in the 700 block of W.…
Teens learned about ending abusive relationships at the Love Shouldn’t Hurt Conference in Santa Ana
IRVINE, Calif., – Human Options, Orange County's leading organization in ending the cycle of relationship violence, celebrated its tenth annual "Love Shouldn't Hurt" teen dating conference on February 8 at…
The SAPD is searching for a man who violated a protective order filed by his family
Detectives are attempting to locate Jose Henriquez, who is wanted on an arrest warrant and is the subject of a protective order filed by his family, according to the SAPD.…
Restraining Order violator arrested by the SAPD
SAPD #WantedWednesday suspect Danny Ramos was taken into custody by patrol officers yesterday afternoon. Ramos has a history of repeatedly violating a restraining order against his ex-wife and their children,…
The SAPD is searching for an ex-husband accused of violating a restraining order repeatedly
Detectives are attempting to locate Danny Ramos, who has a history of repeatedly violating a restraining order against his ex-wife and their children, according to the SAPD. Suspect: Danny Joe…
White supremacist gang member charged with murder after setting a fire and then killing a bystander during a police pursuit
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A documented white supremacist gang member with six prior strikes has been charged with murder in connection with a high-speed police pursuit that left an innocent…
The SAPD arrested a domestic violence murder suspect who had fled to San Bernardino
SANTA ANA, Calif. (October 17, 2024)—Santa Ana Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation regarding the death of a 29-year-old woman. On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 2:34 p.m.,…
The SAPD is searching for a man who assaulted his girfriend with a blunt object
Santa Ana police detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Paul Grijalva, who is wanted for assaulting his ex-girlfriend. On September 29, 2024, the victim reported being struck on…
Domestic violence suspect on parole shot after assaulting police officers in Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 17, 2024) – An officer-involved shooting occurred after police responded to a domestic disturbance call for service. A weapon was located at the scene, according to the…
Santa Ana woman’s murderer finally convicted after three years
Leticia Mahe, a 50-year-old resident of Santa Ana, was murdered on July 14, 2021. Her killer, Kennedy Anthony Audain, a 55-year-old man, was finally convicted on Thursday of fatally stabbing…
Joseph Gerdvil allegedly decapitated his parents and killed their dog in San Juan Capistrano
SANTA ANA Ca, (July 10, 2024): OC Sheriff investigators are releasing additional details about yesterday’s double homicide and deputy-involved shooting in the city of San Juan Capistrano. The victims are…
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…