Male suspect wanted for breaking into man’s Santa Ana home after an online date
The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) released a picture of a male suspect, known as “Eric,” who met his male victim on a dating app., They agreed to go on…
Protesters to celebrate 37 years of Oak Creek preservation with rally in Irvine on Friday
Irvine, CA – September 24, 2025 — In a spirited blend of civic action and celebration, local residents and activists will gather this Friday for a birthday-themed protest marking the…
Three probationers were busted again on narcotics charges after an SAPD traffic stop
Over the weekend, patrol officers stopped a vehicle near Newhope St. & Hazard Ave. occupied by three known probationers, according to the SAPD. Inside the vehicle, the police officers located…
A Santa Ana man was arrested for a DUI collision that killed an 80-year-old man in Orange
On Sunday night, just before 8:00 p.m., patrol officers and Orange City Fire department personnel responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in the area of La…
Man shot in head by OC Deputy at Santa Ana ICE protest seeks $50M in civil rights lawsuit
Sept. 18, 2025 – A Huntington Beach father of three who was shot in the head with a “less lethal” projectile while peacefully protesting against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
The SAPD released a new video of their mass arrest of 75 transients
The SAPD released another video of their recent Quality of Life Team (QOLT) operation which resulted in 75 arrests of transients, including 66 misdemeanors and 9 felonies. View this post…
Santa Ana now mandates permits and compliance standards for group and sober living homes
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a landmark ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to better regulate group homes and sober-living facilities in residential neighborhoods. The new…
The Costa Mesa Police arrested a man who appeared to be high, and seized his NOS tanks
This week, officers were dispatched to a parking lot on Harbor Boulevard where they found a man who appeared to be under the influence inside his parked car, according to…
A metals thief was arrested in Santa Ana by the Irvine Police
In May, a suspect swiped a water backflow valve and pipe on Research Drive, according to the Irvine Police Department. Across the country, thieves steal backflows because they are made…
The City of Santa Ana will allow businesses to use A-Frame signs to boost their visibility
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to allow businesses to use A-frame signs for advertising in a move aimed at supporting…
The SAPD is looking for a couple that stole wires and pipes from a dentistry practice
Earlier this month, a pair of male and female suspects were caught on video vandalizing Smiles On Bristol Dentistry, located at 2502 S Bristol St., just south of Warner Ave.…
L.A. County man convicted of kidnapping and assaulting a little girl in Santa Ana
A jury has convicted a 51-year-old man of kidnapping and s*xually assaulting a child more than a decade ago. On July 15, 2012, Francisco Javier Lopez, of Montebello, who was…
The Santa Ana City Council votes to transform south Santa Ana with a massive new development
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, took an important first step in realizing the redevelopment of a 17.2-acre, underperforming commercial center near South…
Homeless Santa Ana commercial burglar arrested by the O.C. Sheriff
SAPD wanted theft suspect Jason Ray Sentz, age 43, was taken into custody this past weekend thanks to the O.C. Sheriff's Department. The SAPD appreciates their collaboration and continued partnership…
The SAPD arrested 75 in a citywide sweep of transients in Santa Ana
The SAPD's Quality of Life Team (QOLT), Directed Patrol, and patrol personnel conducted a sweep across key corridors in Santa Ana to improve public safety and connect individuals with services.…