Possible underground electrical explosion closes a Santa Ana restaurant and cuts power in the area
Our readers have reported a possible underground explosion that resulted in the evacuation of a local restaurant, Tacos Sinaloa, and loss of electrical power in the adjacent neighborhood affecting almost…
The SAPD is searching for two suspects who used a stolen credit card at a local CVS
On 04/09/2023 at approximately 2:30 a.m., a victim discovered that their vehicle had been burglarized at the parking structure located at the 1500 block of North Tustin Avenue. Tools and…
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana today
On July 3rd, 2023, at 12:49 P.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received a call for service related to a traffic collision at 200 North Ross Street. When officers arrived,…
The SAPD located a missing 10-year-old girl
Guadalupe Merino, a 10-year-old girl, was walking to a local convenience store last night at around 7 p.m. when she disappeared, according to the SAPD. Merino was last spotted with…
The SAPD arrested a suspect who allegedly embezzled over $2M from her employers
On 06/23/2023, SAPD Major Enforcement Team Detectives took the 06/14/23 wanted Wednesday suspect, Kathy Lynn Martinez, into custody thanks to tips provided by the public. Martinez worked for two separate…
More guns seized by gang suspects by the SAPD
The SAPD's Major Enforcement Team, AB109 Detectives and California Department of Justice Agents served a search warrant, to a documented Santa Ana gang member suspected of manufacturing firearms. One of…
The SAPD is searching for a critically missing person
Update: The SAPD reported that she has been found! On 06/18/2023, at approximately 9:30AM, Maria Elena Carrillo De Castandeda walked away from her home. Maria Elena is diagnosed with Alzheimer's…
The SAPD is searching for a woman who embezzled over $2M from her employers
Kathy Martinez worked for two separate companies between 2009 and 2022. It is believed that during her employment at these companies, she embezzled over $2,000,000.00 from her employers. Martinez has…
Using illegal fireworks in Santa Ana could land you in jail for up to one year
As 4th of July approaches, the SAPD would like to remind the community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the City…
The SAPD is looking for a woman who stole about $30K from her former employer
On 03/28/2023, Daisy Ramirez, a former employee of a business located in the 2800 Block of S. Bristol Street, stole approximately $30,000 by fraudulent means. Ramirez is believed to have…
The SAPD will host a free Summer Safety Event at Cabrillo Park on June 14
The SAPD is hosting their first Summer Safety event on Wednesday, June 14 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. at Cabrillo Park. This free event will include: Summer safety information Giveaways SAPD…
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana on Tuesday evening
On June 6, 2023, at 10:53 P.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a pedestrian down in traffic lanes in the 2400 block of West Edinger Ave.…
The SAPD is searching for a man who assaulted a customer at a restaurant
On 04/05/2023, at approximately 3:06 p.m., a wanted suspect approached a victim inside a fast-food restaurant located in the 1700 block of E. 17th Street. Both parties exchanged words and…