A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in north Santa Ana
An male adult was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking in the area of 2100 E. 17th Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). On August…
A woman was found dead in Santa Ana of an apparent stabbing
An unidentified woman was found dead in Santa Ana early on Sunday morning, from what police believe was a stab wound, according to County News. The body of the victim,…
The SAPD is searching for a tagger who vandalized the Bowers Museum
Recently, a male suspect climbed over the wall of the Bowers Museum, located at 2002 N. Main Street, and entered the maintenance area, according to the SAPD. The suspect then…
The SAPD will conduct a DUI and CDL Checkpoint on Friday night, August 15
On Friday, August 15, 2025, 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 1:00…
The SAPD is trying to identify a man who harassed a female teenager at the train station
Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a reported child m*lestation incident, according to the SAPD. On June 3, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., a…
Armed juvenile taggers arrested by the SAPD
The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) continues to lead the charge in protecting the community through proactive enforcement and decisive action. During the week of August 2–8, 2025, officers successfully…
Santa Ana woman gets 16 years to life for fatally stabbing her husband on his birthday
Michelle Gutierrez, a 36-year-old Santa Ana woman, is heading to state prison for the next 16 years to life after being sentenced on Friday, Aug. 8, for fatally stabbing her…
Two suspects wanted in $50K copper and HVAC theft spree at a vacant Santa Ana property
Over the last three weeks, two male suspects have targeted a vacant building near 1120 E. 17th Street, committing three commercial burglaries, according to the SAPD. The suspects stole copper…
SAPD police officers fatally shot a family’s dog while responding to a domestic call
Some of the most dangerous work that police officers do is responding to domestic calls. In one such call last week SAPD police officers were surprised when a 3-year-old Belgian…
Speeding car crashes into tree in Santa Ana, ejecting passenger who later died
A vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle collision in Santa Ana, resulting in one death and one injury, according to the SAPD. https://youtu.be/lXhdWcy2QrU On July 31, 2025, at approximately 10:40…