Santa Ana Police search for missing autistic woman Maritza Ortega
Santa Ana police are urgently searching for 32-year-old Maritza Ortega, who went missing last night near Jackson Street and Hazard Avenue. Update from the SAPD on 7/31/26 - LOCATED -…
Santa Ana detectives search for bicycle‑riding suspect in hotel garage theft
Santa Ana Police are asking for the community’s assistance after a man was caught on surveillance video burglarizing a vehicle inside the Holiday Inn parking structure at 2726 S. Grand…
Mayor Valerie Amezcua will host a live police drone demo on August 1
The City of Santa Ana is taking a significant step forward in modern public safety technology by hosting a community transparency event focused on its latest law enforcement tools. Residents…
Santa Ana Police search for black Dodge Ram in Edinger Ave. hit-and-run
The Santa Ana Police Department is actively seeking public assistance to identify a driver and vehicle involved in a reckless hit-and-run collision. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 15, 2026,…
California DOJ clears Santa Ana officers in fatal 2024 shooting of Noe Rodriguez Martinez
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially concluded its independent investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting of 31-year-old Noe Rodriguez Martinez. The incident took place on December 1, 2024,…
Santa Ana fatal motorcycle crash underscores rising danger for OC riders
On January 14, the Santa Ana Police Department released details about a tragic July 14, 2026 collision that claimed the life of 43‑year‑old Calvin Williams of Costa Mesa. At approximately…
Santa Ana Police arrest robbery suspect after bicycle getaway attempt
Santa Ana police say a robbery suspect didn’t get far after allegedly stealing merchandise from Target and assaulting an employee—then trying to flee on a bicycle. Officers posted the incident…
Santa Ana Police issue public advisory for missing runaway teen
Update: The Santa Ana Police posted yesterday that 16-year-old Melanie Garcia has been located and reunited with her family. The Santa Ana Police Department has issued an urgent public advisory…
Caught on camera: Santa Ana Police search for TJ Maxx shopshifter
The Santa Ana Police Department has released images of a suspect wanted in connection with a recent retail theft. Authorities are turning to the community for help in identifying the…
Santa Ana Café robbery suspects arrested by police after terrifying threat
The Santa Ana Police Department swiftly resolved a terrifying incident after a commercial robbery unfolded at a local café. Early in July 2026, an employee reported that a man and…
The Santa Ana Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint this Friday night, July 10
The Santa Ana Police Department will host a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, July 10, 2026. Operations are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00…
Man beaten, gold chain ripped off neck in daylight Santa Ana mob assault
The Santa Ana Police Department is appealing to the public for help after a 24-year-old man was violently blindsided, beaten, and robbed by a group of individuals. According to official…
Santa Ana police use drones to help seize over a ton of illegal fireworks and issue 183 citations
The Santa Ana Police Department executed a massive multi-unit crackdown over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the largest illegal fireworks seizure in Orange County history. Operating under a…
Armed gangbanger arrested with help from a Santa Ana police drone
The Santa Ana Police Department successfully merged technology and traditional policing on July 3, 2026, leading to a high-risk arrest in a local neighborhood. Patrol officers initially responded to a…
The Santa Ana Police targeting speeders this July
The Santa Ana Police Department has launched an intense, high-visibility speeding enforcement campaign throughout July 2026 to clamp down on dangerous driving and encourage motorists to "slow the fast down."…