The SAPD arrested a wanted anti-ICE rioter
One of the suspects wanted involved in the June 16 incident in Downtown Santa Ana for assault with a deadly weapon has been taken into custody today and booked into…
Orange County’s immigrant communities alarmed by Federal data sharing policy
A recent federal directive has sparked concern and confusion among immigrant communities in Santa Ana and across California. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been instructed to…
When Sanctuary backfires: how Santa Ana’s immigration policy drew Federal fire
Santa Ana, California, once hailed as a beacon of immigrant protection in conservative Orange County, is now grappling with the unintended consequences of its sanctuary city status. What was meant…
The SAPD allows anti-ICE protests but get out of line and you will be arrested
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana fully supports and honors the right to peaceful assembly and free expression, and supports the community response to recent federal immigration…
The SAPD is searching for three anti-ICE taggers
Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying three suspects involved in a vandalism investigation during an anti-ICE demonstration. On Wednesday, June 11, at approximately 10:45 p.m., the suspects were…
Two anti-ICE protesters wanted by the SAPD for launching fireworks into a crowd
Police detectives are attempting to identify two suspects who fired illegal fireworks indiscriminately into a large crowd of people, according to the SAPD. On Wednesday, June 11, at approximately 10:30…
Armed felon waving Mexican flag arrested at O.C. No Kings protest
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, police officers arrested a felon at the No Kings protest for threatening to knock someone out in the middle of the street while waving a…
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Feds charge L.A. protesters over Molotov Cocktails at anti-ICE riot
LOS ANGELES – Two Los Angeles County men -- one of them an illegal alien -- have been charged via federal criminal complaints with possessing Molotov cocktails during the recent civil…
ICE activity spotted in Fullerton; protest brewing
The Fullerton Police Department is aware of a possible protest today in the area of Highland Ave. and Valencia Dr. They are monitoring these events and will provide updated information…
The City of Anaheim reaffirms that they do not get involved in ICE activities
The City of Anaheim has reacted after a video appeared in social media that appeared to show federal agents at Pearson Park on Thursday. Here is Anaheim's official response: We…
Orange Police reaffirm non-involvement in immigration enforcement after ICE activity
The Orange Police Department reacted to a recent social media post, about a recent event that took place near Chapman Avenue and Hewes Street on Wednesday, June 11. The post…
OCTA reassures public: no immigration enforcement on Santa Ana buses
Santa Ana, CA — In response to growing concerns circulating on social media, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has issued a public statement clarifying that immigration enforcement is not taking…
The City of Santa Ana tries to quell rioters by closing off Civic Center streets
The City of Santa Ana, desperate to quell the anti-ICE riots in the Civic Center area has announced the following street closures in the Civic Center area through Sunday, June…
SAPD Chief speaks out after officers confront violence during Civic Center rioting
In a powerful and resolute message, Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez reaffirmed the department’s unwavering commitment to both public safety and constitutional rights in the wake of a recent…
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O.C. elected officials to hold a press conference condemning ICE tactics in Southern California
Santa Ana, CA — June 9, 2025 - A coalition of Orange County elected officials and community leaders will gather on Tuesday, June 10, to publicly denounce what they describe…