Man who ran across 55, forcing shutdown, ends up in the hospital
Santa Ana police officers approached a man near the Dyer Road overpass and the 55 Freeway early Sunday morning, fearing he was about to jump. They say that's when the…
Summer/Labor Day avoid DUI campaign update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock (714) 647-7042 Gail Krause (714) 647-1840 Summer / Labor Day Holiday Avoid DUI Campaign – Week One Update SANTA ANA, California - (August…
Updated: Gang banger on probation caused hit and run crash that killed 2 men
UPDATE: Police have identified the suspect wanted for a deadly hit-and-run crash as a documented gang member on probation, according to CBS News. The driver was identified as 21-year-old Jorge Ocampo,…
Motorcyclist dies in major car accident on 1st St. at Olive
SAPD Advisory: Traffic Collision, Major injury/possible fatal westbound 1st Street at Olive Sig Alert Update: Cancel Sig Alert: Police Department advises of Sig Alert westbound 1st Street CLOSED from Flower…
Poll: Is it time to put video cameras on Santa Ana police officers?
When the City of Rialto put video cameras on their police officers formal complaints against the officers plunged 88% during the year and officer “use of force” incidents dropped by 59%,…
Orange County DUI Task Force announces DUI crackdown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, (714) 647-7042 and Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840 Orange County DUI Task Force Joins National Crackdown to Reduce Drunk Driving Fatalities ‘Drive Sober or Get…
SAPD to host National Night Out at Rosita Park on August 6
SAPD Advisory: Police Department "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" Tuesday, August 6, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm Rosita Park – 706 N Newhope (Newhope/Hazard), Santa Ana Police Department Presents: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT…
Protesters decry latest SAPD shooting while guard says victim attacked him
About 30 showed up to protest the Santa Ana Police Department. They question whether the 5 deadly police shootings in the city this year were justified. "We want to let Santa…
SAPD cites 87 residents for pedestrian traffic violations
SAPD Advisory: Police implementing program to educate the public about the laws governing pedestrian traffic on our roadways. The Santa Ana Police Traffic Division is implementing a program to educate…
The homeless man shot yesterday by SAPD cops was unarmed
Updated: Click here to watch a video of the shooting, shot by a witness on his cell phone. Police say that Hans Arellano, the 22-year-old homeless man who was killed…
Fullerton firefighter who lives in Anaheim among those arrested for rioting in H.B.
Michael John Lytle, 30, of Anaheim, a Fullerton firefighter, was among those arrested on suspicion of participating in the Huntington Beach riot over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday. He was…
Santa Ana and Anaheim residents among those arrested for rioting in H.B.
Three teenagers are among eight suspects arrested in connection with a violent melee that followed the U.S. Open surf contest in Huntington Beach, police announced Monday, according to NBC News. those…
OC Sheriff and OC Dept. of Ed. partner to strengthen school safety
NEWS RELEASE Contacts: Arthur Cummins, Ed.D., Administrator, Orange County Department of Education, 714-327-1071 Lt. Jeff Hallock, Public Information Officer, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, 714-904-7042 Orange County Law Enforcement Agencies and…
Two children struck by car at 1000 N. Bristol – 11-year old girl has died
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Update: Fatal Collision at 1000 N Bristol St. On 7-24-13 at 2043 hours, a female adult walked eastbound on 10th St. toward Bristol St. with…
Food safety still a problem at some popular Downtown Santa Ana restaurants
It has been a few months since I took a look at the food safety records of many of the most popular bars and restaurants in Downtown Santa Ana. The…