An SAPD vehicle collided in an intersection while trying to pull over a red light runner
A driver ran a red light and ended up causing another vehicle to collide with an SAPD vehicle, on April 30. The driver ran the red light at the intersection…
The SAPD is searching for a violent skateboarder who attacked a store employee
Detectives are attempting to identify and locate a suspect who attempted to steal an item from Superior Grocers, located at 1710 S. Main St., according to the SAPD. When confronted…
SAPD officers arrested several suspects including juveniles, and seized their loaded guns
Santa Ana's criminals sure love their guns. In fact they rarely leave them at home. Unfortunately for these cirminals our local SAPD police officers are always keeping an eye out…
Over 100 protestors spoke out against the Santa Ana cat killer on Sunday night
Around 100-200 people gathered outside the home of alleged serial cat killer Alejandro Oliveros Acosta on Sunday night, according to OC Community Cats. Acosta was recently arrested on suspicion of…
Three commercial burglary suspects ran but could not outrun SAPD police officers
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, police officers responded to a commercial burglary in progress at the 200 block of W. 1st St., according to the SAPD. As the officers arrived,…
Armed suspect with nitrous oxide cylinders and balloons arrested by the SAPD
The use of nitrous oxide (commonly known as laughing gas) for recreational purposes has seen a notable increase in California over the past three years. But many residents don't seem to…
The SAPD will spend thousands of dollars cracking down on Easter cruisers this Sunday
The SAPD will once again be paying their officers overtime to crack down on cruisers on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. The SAPD is calling this a "large-scale unpermitted event…
Parollee arrested in Santa Ana and his drugs and cash were seized by the police
While conducting proactive enforcement at the 800 block of S. Townsend St., police officers contacted a known parolee, according to the SAPD. The investigation led to the seizure of: 195g…
The SAPD is searching for a man who beat up his pregnant girlfriend and possibly hurt her little girl too
Detectives are attempting to locate Jorge Luis Tapia (24), who is wanted for assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, causing significant injuries, according to the SAPD. Tapia also reportedly assaulted her 5-year-old…
Santa Ana man arrested for felony possession of illicit materials depicting children
Luis Manuel Partida of Santa Ana, a 38-year-old man, was arrested for possession of child p*rnography, according to the SAPD. An SAPD Civilian Investigator assigned to the Los Angeles Regional…
SAPD cops impounded a man’s vehicle after he did donuts during a street takeover
Patrol officers responded to a reckless driving takeover in the shopping center of 17th St. and Tustin Ave. where over 150 vehicles had gathered, according to the SAPD. After multiple…
The SAPD arrested two suspects at a traffic stop and their nitrous oxide and illegal gun were seized
SAPD gang detectives recently conducted a traffic stop in the area of 17 St. and Linwood Ave. for California Vehicle Code Violations. During the traffic stop, the detectives noticed that…
SAPD police arrested two suspects after a traffic stop and seized their drugs, cash and gun
On Thursday SAPD patrol officers conducted a car stop at the 2.5-star West Coast Inn, located at 1513 N. Harbor Blvd. The vehicle was occupied by two individuals, one of…
The 13-year old victim of Saturday night’s gruesome Santa Ana car crash has passed away
One of the last two surviving victims of a horrific car crash that occured in Santa Ana on Saturday night has passed away. 13-year-old Cinthia Torres of Santa Ana, the…
Three of the victim’s of Sunday’s horrific car crash in Santa Ana identified by the OC Coroner
The Orange County Coroner has identified three of the victims of Sunday's horrific car crash in Santa Ana as 17-year-old Natalia Vidal Zarate, 18-year-old Emanuel Gonzalez Martinez, and 20-year-old Arely…