SAPD

The family of Ricardo Villegas, a Santa Ana man who was fatally stabbed on July 14, has created a GoFundMe page to help raise money for his four children. They…

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A 37-year-old man died after crashing his vehicle into a tree in the area of 1300 S. Main Street, according to the SAPD. On July 20, 2025, at approximately 1:23…

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(July 17, 2025) — On 07/18/2025, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location.…

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The SAPD's QOLT (Quality of Life Team) squad joined forces with the Union Pacific Police, Savage Security, and City Net representatives to address trespassing and quality-of-life issues along two high-priority…

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Police detectives are conducting a homicide investigation regarding a 28-year-old man who was shot and killed on the Santa Ana Riverbed Trail, according to the SAPD. On Friday, July 11,…

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Santa Ana, CA — In a continued effort to combat gun violence and enhance public safety, the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) has released a summary of recent firearm-related incidents and…

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On May 10, 2025, patrol officers responded to a robbery investigation at a shopping center located at 3321 S. Bristol St., according to the SAPD. The victim had returned to…

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SAPD police detectives have recently seen an increase in sophisticated phone scams, where individuals posing as government or law enforcement officials are defrauding victims out of money. View this post…

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The 4th of July celebrations may be over, but the seizures of illegal fireworks continue in Santa Ana. Yesterday, SAPD robbery detectives served a search warrant at a residence near…

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SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a contract for a seasoned attorney and investigator to serve as the City’s first Police Oversight Director on Tuesday,…

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On June 2, 2025, a male suspect entered the Stater Bros. supermarket located at 2630 W. Edinger Ave. with a shopping cart and a tool concealed in his clothing, according…

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June 30, 2025 – On June 29, 2025, at approximately 5:26 a.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received reports of a traffic collision in the area of N. Harbor Blvd.…

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Santa Ana has a tight-knit and supportive community—especially when someone is going through a tough time. Recently, the SAPD addressed what to do when someone has been detained by ICE,…

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SAPD Directed Enforcement officers recently confiscated approximately $3,000 worth of illegal fireworks. This is a reminder to the community: only Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed in the City of…

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Over the course of a year, the SAPD Narcotics Unit detectives investigated two subjects suspected of selling narcotics throughout various cities in Orange County. Detectives authored and executed a search…

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