Suspect wanted for multiple incidents of lewd conduct at Santa Ana Ross Dress for Less Store
On December 28, 2025, a male suspect entered Ross Dress for Less located at 3321 S. Bristol Street and approached two separate female victims, according to the Santa Ana Police…
The SAPD arrested 7 transients on probation and drug charges
Community safety is a top-of-mind issue for residents across Orange County, and the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) is taking a proactive stance. In a recent operation, the Santa Ana Police Department's AB-109…
An unruly auto theft suspect from Santa Ana died at the Theo Lacy Facility
ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2026) – On Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. The 24-year-old inmate, Edson Israel Rosasmedrano, was booked by…
One dead, one injured in connected gang-related shootings in Santa Ana
Santa Ana Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that killed one and injured another. On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 8:57 p.m., Santa Ana Police Department officers responded to…
92 transients were arrested in Santa Ana after a citywide sweep this morning
Santa Ana Quality of Life Team (QOLT) police officers, alongside Directed Enforcement officers and Landscape West, conducted a citywide sweep this morning focused on ongoing quality of life concerns across…
Police will conduct a pre-Valentine’s Day DUI and CDL Checkpoint in Santa Ana
On Friday night, February 13, 2026, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/driver’s license checkpoint. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at…
Two separate shootings leave two dead and several injured in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA — February 8, 2026 — Police detectives are investigating two unrelated shootings that occurred on Saturday, February 7, leaving two men dead and sending two additional victims…
The SAPD reiterates that their drones will not be used to help ICE
In a recent statement, the Santa Ana Police Department directly addressed concerns sparked by a Northern California agency’s decision to pause its Flock camera program. The Mountain View Police Department…
Family of man shot in the back by SAPD officers files a claim against the City of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, CALIF., February 5, 2026 — The family of Victor Lopez, shot in the back by Santa Ana Police last week, spoke at a press conference yesterday announcing the filing of…