The SAPD arrested a reckless driver who was doing burnouts at S. Bristol and Edinger
Last night, police officers responded to a parking lot in the area of S. Bristol St. and Edinger Ave., where a driver was performing dangerous burnouts in front of a…
The SAPD is searching for three armed suspects who robbed a victim at a gas station
Detectives are attempting to identify and locate three suspects involved in an armed robbery, according to the SAPD. On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the victim was pumping gas when suspect…
The SAPD arrested a wanted man who assaulted a little girl at Madison Park
SAPD Wanted Wednesday suspect Benedicto Partida Quinonez has been located and he was taken into custody on Saturday by police officers. Detectives were attempting to locate Quinonez, a 58-year-old, who…
The SAPD made four DUI arrests and issued 17 citations during Friday night’s DUI Checkpoint
The SAPD conducted a DUI and Driver's License Checkpoint on Friday night. They have released the results: 1,200 vehicles screened 17 citations issued 4 DUI arrests These Checkpoints are funded…
A Santa Ana man was arrested for lurking around the O.C. School of the Arts with a replica firearm
Earlier this week, a security officer at the OC School of the Arts reported to an SAPD Resource Officer (SRO) that a suspect pointed a firearm at him when he…
The SAPD got $755K from the State to pay for DUI checkpoints and other traffic safety measures
The Santa Ana Police Department was awarded a $755,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant will support our ongoing enforcement and education programs to help…
The SAPD will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Nov. 15
On Friday, November 15, 2024, 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…
Two pedestrians involved in a verbal dispute were hit by a vehicle in Santa Ana and one died
SANTA ANA, CA (November 13, 2024) – A 46-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were struck by a vehicle. The man was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital, according…
The SAPD arrested suspects involved in multiple armed robberies
Within 12 hours, 3-4 suspects committed a series of robberies, according to the SAPD. In at least four separate incidents, they drove around in a vehicle, robbing victims of their…
The SAPD arrested a suspect wanted for sexually assaulting two women
The SAPD accounced that they have arrested Alexander Michael Curtis, a 33-year-old who was accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated female. He was identified by the victim and arrested at…
An SAPD vehicle was involved in a six vehicle collision this morning
An SAPD police officer was involved in a significant colllision involving six vehicles that happened this morning at about 7 a.m. at the instersection of E. Warner and Grand Ave.,…
A man died after crashing into a palm tree in Santa Ana early this morning
SANTA ANA, CA (November 2, 2024)- A 20-year-old man died at the scene after his vehicle struck a palm tree while he was driving, according to the SAPD. On Saturday,…
The SAPD is searching for a man who sexually assaulted two intoxicated females
In September of 2021, Alexander Michael Curtis, a 33-year-old, was accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated female. He was identified by the victim and arrested, according to the SAPD. Detectives…