Three Santa Ana gang members arrested in fatal shooting of Anaheim man; murder weapon recovered
Santa Ana police have arrested two adults and a juvenile in connection with a fatal gang-related shooting that left an Anaheim resident dead on the city's west side, according to…
Gang-related shooting leaves Anaheim man dead in Santa Ana; detectives seek witnesses
The Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Investigation remains active following the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old Anaheim resident on Santa Ana's west side. According to the Santa Ana Police Department,…
Santa Ana woman pleads guilty in deadly gang‑related drive‑by shooting that killed a mother of three
The killing of 36‑year‑old Maria Del Refugio Mora in a Santa Ana parking lot continues to shape the county’s gang‑crime conversation as new court filings clarify the roles of the…
Two alleged firearms sales suspects arrested by Anaheim gang detectives; drugs and ammo seized
Earlier this week, Anaheim Police Department Gang Detectives uncovered an active illegal firearms‑sales operation involving a documented gang member attempting to sell a handgun equipped with an extended magazine and…
Santa Ana Police seize multiple guns in ongoing crackdown on gang activity
The Santa Ana Police Department’s Weekly Firearm Seizures report for September 5–11, 2026 shows another intense week of proactive enforcement, with officers and gang detectives recovering multiple firearms, arresting documented…
Garden Grove teen arrested for Santa Ana gang‑related murder, faces 25‑to‑life sentence
The Santa Ana Police Department has announced the arrest of 18‑year‑old Anthony Arias of Garden Grove in connection with the February 20, 2026 homicide of David Nicholas Bravo Martinez, as…
New California report reveals sharp decline in gang enhancements
A new policy brief from the California Policy Lab (CPL) and the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code reveals dramatic shifts in how gang enhancements are applied in California…
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OC gang members sentenced to life in Federal prison over Mexican Mafia hit
A major federal ruling in Santa Ana has sent a definitive message to the criminal underworld operating across Orange County. Three local street gang members will now spend the rest…
North OC traffic stop leads to gang member arrests and meth recovery
Yesterday, Fullerton Police officers conducting a traffic stop near Euclid Street and Orangethorpe Avenue arrested two documented gang members after recovering ammunition and suspected methamphetamine. One suspect also had an…
Feds convict two Orange County Mexican Mafia hitmen in 2017 murder case
A federal jury in Santa Ana, California, has convicted two Southern California street gang members for the 2017 murder of a Placentia man. The fatal shooting was ordered by incarcerated…
Armed gangbanger arrested with help from a Santa Ana police drone
The Santa Ana Police Department successfully merged technology and traditional policing on July 3, 2026, leading to a high-risk arrest in a local neighborhood. Patrol officers initially responded to a…
Armed suspects arrested in Santa Ana narcotics bust
The Santa Ana Police Department has announced a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat local illicit drug sales and gang activity. Acting on intelligence regarding multi-substance narcotics distribution tied…