Highly venomous Gaboon Viper reported in Santa Ana neighborhood; police issue public advisory
Santa Ana Police have issued a public safety alert after receiving reports of a snake believed to be a Gaboon Viper, spotted in a tree within a residential neighborhood near…
Santa Ana Police release Ring Camera video of suspected impaired hit‑and‑run driver
The Santa Ana Police released new video today showing a hit‑and‑run driver slamming into a parked vehicle before speeding away. The footage, captured on a Ring camera, appears to show…
Santa Ana woman pleads guilty in deadly gang‑related drive‑by shooting that killed a mother of three
The killing of 36‑year‑old Maria Del Refugio Mora in a Santa Ana parking lot continues to shape the county’s gang‑crime conversation as new court filings clarify the roles of the…
Santa Ana Police seek shirtless tattooed suspect who assaulted fast‑food worker
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who violently assaulted a fast‑food employee after refusing to leave the restaurant. Detectives released surveillance images showing the…
The SAPD mourns Chaplain Bob Keller, Air Force Veteran and longtime law‑enforcement minister
The Santa Ana Police Department announced the death of Chaplain Robert “Bob” Keller, who passed away on September 22, 2026. Keller served SAPD since 2019 and was widely known for…
Santa Ana PD and OC Probation arrest seven in AB 109 sweep targeting warrants and drug crimes
The Santa Ana Police Department announced that AB 109 officers and Orange County Probation conducted a joint enforcement operation this week targeting outstanding warrants, probation violations, and drug‑related offenses. While…
Santa Ana Police offering free car seat safety checks on Sept. 22–23
During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Santa Ana Police Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by using the correct car seats, booster…
Santa Ana Church targeted again as thieves steal $50,000 bronze Jesus statue
On Sunday, August 30, at approximately 2 a.m., two male suspects wearing dark clothing entered Christ Our Savior Catholic Church at 2000 W. Alton Ave. in Santa Ana. Carrying a…
Santa Ana Police warn drivers as pedestrian deaths rise across California
The Santa Ana Police Department released new pedestrian‑safety materials today, urging drivers to slow down, stay alert, and recognize the heightened risks on city streets as September’s statewide Pedestrian Safety…
Armed catalytic‑converter theft suspect arrested by the SAPD after high‑speed pursuit ends in L.A.
Santa Ana Police say a stolen Dodge Durango spotted by an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) late Monday night led to a high‑speed pursuit into Los Angeles County, ending with…
Santa Ana Police search for suspect who stole $13,000 A/C unit during heat wave
Santa Ana police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man captured on surveillance video shortly before a $13,000 air‑conditioning unit was stolen from a secured property in the…
72‑year‑old bicyclist killed in rear‑end collision on McFadden and Fairview in Santa Ana
A 72‑year‑old bicyclist was struck and killed on September 4, 2026, at McFadden Avenue and Fairview Street in Santa Ana, marking yet another deadly bicycle‑versus‑vehicle crash in a city experiencing…
Garden Grove teen arrested for Santa Ana gang‑related murder, faces 25‑to‑life sentence
The Santa Ana Police Department has announced the arrest of 18‑year‑old Anthony Arias of Garden Grove in connection with the February 20, 2026 homicide of David Nicholas Bravo Martinez, as…