Santa Ana man who attacked his own baby gets only 9 years in prison
Jonathan Reyes, a 28-year-old man convicted of fracturing the skull of his 2-week-old son in Santa Ana more than four years ago, in 2019, has been sentenced to 9 years…
Guns off the streets: Santa Ana police crack down on armed gangs
Recent incidents in Santa Ana have led to multiple arrests related to gang activity and firearm possession, underscoring ongoing challenges in the city. The Santa Ana Police Department has been…
The SAPD is searching for a robber who targets taco shops
Detectives are attempting to identify and locate a man involved in a robbery at a local taco shop, according to the SAPD. The victim reported that she was working behind…
Santa Ana man charged with felony animal cruelty after luring, torturing cats to death
A Santa Ana man accused of luring cats with cat food in order to kidnap the animals to stomp them and beat them to death has been charged with felony…
Santa Ana man arrested after shooting at neighbor; 1,000 rounds seized
Yesterday afternoon, SAPD SWAT operators served a warrant at an apartment complex for a suspect wanted in an assault with a deadly weapon investigation. Earlier this month, the suspect pointed…
SAPD officers recovered a loaded gun after a suspicious bicyclist fled
In a recent incident gang detectives attempted to make contact with a suspicious male suspect who was on a bicycle at 900 E. 1st St., according to the SAPD. Upon…
Anti SAPD protest set for today at El Centro Cultural de Mexico
The Ususal Suspects are at it again! An organization called Orange County CSO is hosting a protest today at 2 pm in Santa Ana at El Centro Cultural de Mexico,…
The SAPD is conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint this Friday night
On Friday, May 16, 2025, 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…
The SAPD arrested a second suspect in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old
Santa Ana Police Detectives have arrested a secondary suspect for a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. On June 5, 2024, Santa Ana Police responded to a…
Santa Ana High School student charged with murder in fatal stabbing of 14-year-old classmate
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A teenager has been charged with murder for stabbing his 14-year-old Santa Ana High School classmate, Armando Morales, to death just after school ended Wednesday afternoon.…
Don’t miss the SAPD’s Community Police Academy, starting on July 9
Join the Santa Ana Police Department's Community Police Academy and learn about how the SAPD protects our community and works to keep us safe. Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at…