The SAPD is hunting for a man who violently assaulted a woman
On 07/04/2023, a victim reported that a suspect, Anthony Carmona, physically assaulted her. Carmona punched the victim multiple times in the face causing multiple injuries. The victim was later transported…
The CA State Attorney General rejected the Santa Ana police union’s charges against the SAPD Chief
In January 2022, Corey Glave (Glave), an attorney privately retained by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA), sent five (5) separate letters to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office…
The SAPD seized a lot of guns during the week of July 15 to July 24
The SAPD had a very busy week of gun seizures from July 15 to July 24. Here is a recap: SAPD gang detectives conducted a probation check at the residence…
A driver died today after crashing his car into a cement truck in Santa Ana
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, at approximately 8:07 A.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a traffic collision involving a cement truck and a sedan at 2400…
The SAPD is conducting a DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint tonight
The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, July 21st, 2023. It will begin at 7:00 PM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:00…
A store employee fought off two burglars at the MainPlace Mall
On 06/26/2023, the suspects entered a store inside MainPlace Mall. After selecting multiple items of merchandise valued at over $2,700, both suspects ran out of the store without paying. A…
The Santa Ana City Council votes to explore solutions to drunk and drugged out people in public spaces
A majority of Santa Ana City Council members voted last night to direct their city staff and the SAPD to explore ways to deal with intoxicated and drugged out suspects…
The SAPD is hosting their free 2023 National Night Out event on August 1
The SAPD is hosting their 2023 National Night Out family event on August 1, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rosita Park, located at 706 N Newhope Street,…
A man from Cathedral City was fatally stabbed in Santa Ana
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 10:43 PM, Santa Ana Police Communications received a report of a stabbing victim who arrived at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. The male victim reported…
Santa Ana man arrested for lewd acts on a teen who had been missing
On July 14, 2023, at 01:59 a.m., Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a residence in the city of Moreno Valley regarding a missing 15-year-old juvenile. The juvenile was…
O.C. Government Job Fair set for July 31 at the Santa Ana WORK Center
The Santa Ana WORK Center and EDD invite you to their next job fair - which will feature local government jobs. Everyone knows that government jobs pay well and offer…
The teenager struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana on Monday has passed away
Tania Godinez Valencia, a 17-year-old, has been identified as the pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Monday, in Santa Ana, at the 2000 block of West 17th St.…
A Latina selected as the new Public Information Officer at the SAPD
The Santa Ana Police Department is proud to announce the selection of our next Public Information Officer (PIO), Officer Natalie Garcia. Officer Garcia was born in the City of Santa…
The SAPD is searching for a man who assaulted a victim
On 02/28/2023, the suspect, Enrique Garcia, 26, became involved in a verbal dispute with a victim, which escalated into a physical assault. Due to the assault, the victim sustained numerous…