RIP, Chief Greg Cooper
The man who served as Chief Paul Walters training officer when Walters first joined the Santa Ana Police Department has passed away following a prolonged battle with cancer. Retired Sanger…
SAPD DUI Checkpoint tonight, at 900 W. 1st St., in Santa Ana
Santa Ana Police Department CITIZEN ALERT SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, May 27th, 2011.…
Carlos Bustamante
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The SAPD’s top employees honored at their 24th Annual Awards Ceremony
The Santa Ana Police Department held their 24th Annual Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony last night, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Santa Ana. Deputy Chief Carlos Rojas welcomed the attendees…
Violent crime fell in Santa Ana last year, according to a new FBI report
Violent crime fell in Santa Ana last year, according to the new FBI Uniform Crime Report. In fact the new crime figures show that robberies, aggravated assaults, property crimes, burglaries…
O.C. Supervisors approve response to Grand Jury report on O.C. jails
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 24, 2010 Contact: Howard Sutter, 714.834.6203 office, Howard.Sutter@ocgov.com Board of Supervisors Approves Response to Grand Jury Report on Detention Facilities (Santa Ana, CA) — The Orange…
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Public Safety meeting on May 24 will include bail bonds, pot and checkpoints
The City of Santa Ana's Public Safety Committee meeting, on Tuesday, May 24, promises to be an interesting one - with activists coming to the meeting to talk about illegal…
Eight charged with illegal solicitation at the O.C. jail
Cynthia Cheryl Shirey booking photo, courtesy of the O.C. District Attorney's Office Orange County District Attorney Press Release Tony Rackauckas, District Attorney 401 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA…
Rep. Sanchez announces $8,941,135 Homeland Security funding for Orange County
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825 REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ ANNOUNCES $8,941,135 IN HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING…
Rep. Sanchez congratulates O.C.S.D., finalist for 2011 Freedom Award
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District PRESS RELEASE , FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825 REP. SANCHEZ CONGRATULATES OC SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT OF SANTA…
Santa Ana residents can now report broken street lights and graffiti online
Santa Ana residents are now reporting broken street lights and graffiti online - and it seems to be working. Some of them have started a Facebook page, called the Street…
Santa Ana Community Emergency Response Team class starts on May 24
For Immediate Release: A new class for CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) for Santa Ana residents will be held Tuesday evenings, 7-9 pm beginning May 24, 2011. The class is…
Santa Ana Coalition for Better Government’s attack on Paul Walters misfires
The so-called "Santa Ana Coalition for Better Government" ripped the Santa Ana City Council and Santa Ana Police Department Chief Paul Walters today, in a mass email that questioned how…
SAPD gang detectives arrest 5 suspects for homicide
Santa Ana Police Department Case Alert Gang Detectives Arrest 5 Individuals for Homicide On Friday, 5/6/11, at about 2249 hours officers were dispatched to 900 W. Highland St. regarding an assault…
SAPD honored by U.S. Attorney’s Office
SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE: Date: 05/12/11 Contact: Cpl Anthony Bertagna, Office (714) 245-8029, Cell (714) 709-2043 The United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California honors Santa Ana…
Wayne Quint retires as President of the AOCDS
Wayne Quint has announced his retirement from the Orange County Sheriff's Department and he has resigned as President of the AOCDS (Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs), according to a…