The Costa Mesa police arrested an armed suspect who shot at them
On December 31, 2019, at approximately 3:43 p.m., the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) received a call of a possible suicidal subject armed with a handgun in the area of…
O.C. Gang member charged with killing four and severely injuring two others during a violent crime spree
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 33-year-old documented gang member with an extensive criminal history is facing 11 felonies in connection with an hours-long stabbing spree that left four people dead…
The SAPD is looking for a Loper who assaulted a security guard with his belt
On 6/28/19, at approximately 6:15 PM, the wanted suspect was asked to leave the location, the Bristol Swap Mall, by two security guards. The suspect then removed his belt and…
The Costa Mesa police seized cash and illegal drugs during a multi-city probation and parole enforcement sweep
On July 2, 2019, Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) Gang Investigators worked with California State Parole Agents to conduct probation and parole compliance checks of documented gang members and known…
Santa Ana gang member looking at life in prison after trying to kill a police officer
After serving 8-years in prison for assault with a firearm on a Santa Ana police officer, a documented gang member-parolee again violently assaults another SAPD police officer, according to the…
Two suspects in a Santa Ana 2018 gang homicide case facing homicide charges
On 11-05-2018, SAPD Homicide Detectives investigated the shooting death of 20-year-old Victor Palomera in the 2300 block of South Ramona. This homicide was determined to be gang related. During their…
The robbery suspect who was shot and killed at a Santa Ana tire shop was a gangbanger
Natanael Perez, a 17-year-old, has been identified as the suspect who was killed during a robbery attempt at a Santa Ana automotive business in which two of his alleged accomplices…
Gangbanger gets prison time after defacing a popular mural in Santa Ana
Eric Alan Cabrera Eric Alan Cabrera, 20, Garden Grove, AKA Eric Alan Cabrera Mora, will serve the 16-month sentence concurrently with a two-year term for burglary, according to the Orange…
The Feds busted 20 defendants including several Santa Ana gangbangers
Investigation by Orange County Violent Gang Task Force Leads to Federal Narcotics and Firearms Charges Against 20 Defendants SANTA ANA, California – Authorities with the Orange County Violent Gang Task…
A dozen O.C. gangbangers and parolees were arrested after a joint operation
Costa Mesa Police Department Advisory: Joint operation targeting local parolees and gang members results in 12 arrests On Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, CMPD Gang Investigators, an OC Deputy Probation Officer,…
OCDA Rackauckas honored for helping to keep kids out of gangs
[embed]https://www.facebook.com/AdornGroupUSA/videos/1928032353902312/[/embed] Date: October 5, 2018 ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO BE RECOGNIZED BY ANGEL LIGHT ACADEMY WITH “2018 ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD” FOR WORK TO KEEP KIDS OUT OF GANGS…
New bill ensures that teenage gangbangers in California won’t be tried as adults
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will allow teenage gangbangers to kill each other without having to worry about being sentenced as adults. Please remember this when…