The SAPD is looking for a elderly missing man with medical issues
On 09/17/2023 at approximately 7:30 a.m., Prisciliano Castañeda left his house and told his family he would be right back. He left on a blue Schwinn brand beach cruiser style…
A Federal Judge ruled that the City of Santa Ana is not liable for the shooting of Brandon Lopez
On September 13, 2023, a federal court judge dismissed claims against the City of Santa Ana and Chief David Valentin stemming from a civil rights lawsuit related to an officer-involved…
NOVA Academy has been evacuated due to SAPD activity
The SAPD has reported current police activity at the Nova Academy, a charter school located at 500 W. Santa Ana Blvd. All students have been evacuated and the school has…
The SAPD is searching for a violent armed shoplifter
On 09/04/2023, the wanted suspect placed several items in his backpack and proceeded to exit a local business without paying. A loss prevention employee confronted the suspect, at which time…
A woman in Santa Ana was assaulted by a man armed with a baseball bat
On 08/03/2023, a victim reported to the SAPD that a suspect, Jose Juan Hernandez, physically assaulted her. Hernandez pushed her to the ground, struck her with a baseball bat, and…
The Santa Ana Jail has started a Book Club for inmates
The Santa Ana Jail has started a new Book Club for inmates with the support of the Santa Ana Public library. "We are excited to embark on this literary journey…
The SAPD is searching for a missing 12-year old
Update: Sanchez has been found. On 08/31/2023, at about 3:05 PM, Christopher Sanchez was last seen walking in the area of Bristol Street and Sergerstrom Avenue in an unknown direction.…
An armed robber attacked a man who stopped to change a flat tire in Santa Ana
Carlos Perez had to stop to change a flat tire on his car very early on August 13, at around 2:30 a.m. The last thing Perez expected was to become…
The SAPD arrested two Garden Grove residents for a fatal gang-related shooting
The SAPD arrested two suspects in a gang-related fatal shooting: Manuel Chairez (30) Garden Grove and Diana Tenorio (31) Garden Grove. On Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 1:52 AM, Santa…
The armed suspect at the Santa Ana Hobby Lobby finally surrendered this morning at 3 a.m.
The armed suspect who was hanging out yesterday afternoon at the parking lot of the Hobby Lobby store in Santa Ana finally surrendered to the police after almost 11 hours,…
Two thieves stole a breaker from a commercial kitchen in Santa Ana resulting in a blackout
On 08/16/2023, at approximately 3:30 a.m., two unknown suspects arrived at the South Coast Takeout Cloud Kitchen, located at 2509 S. Broadway Street. The two suspects exited a silver/gray, 2D…
Santa Ana shopping center evacuated as armed man refuses to surrender
Pandemonium ensued at a Santa Ana shopping center, at 17th and Old Tustin Ave., this afternoon when a man who was allegedly armed with a gun was seen pacing outside…
The SAPD is searching for an elderly man who did not return from a morning walk
Update - Jesus Murillo Vieyra has been located and safely reunited with his family! On 08/28/2023 at approximately 8 a.m., Jesus Murillo Vieyra went for a morning walk around the…