A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana today
On July 3rd, 2023, at 12:49 P.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received a call for service related to a traffic collision at 200 North Ross Street. When officers arrived,…
The SAPD located a missing 10-year-old girl
Guadalupe Merino, a 10-year-old girl, was walking to a local convenience store last night at around 7 p.m. when she disappeared, according to the SAPD. Merino was last spotted with…
The SAPD arrested a suspect who allegedly embezzled over $2M from her employers
On 06/23/2023, SAPD Major Enforcement Team Detectives took the 06/14/23 wanted Wednesday suspect, Kathy Lynn Martinez, into custody thanks to tips provided by the public. Martinez worked for two separate…
The SAPD is searching for a critically missing person
Update: The SAPD reported that she has been found! On 06/18/2023, at approximately 9:30AM, Maria Elena Carrillo De Castandeda walked away from her home. Maria Elena is diagnosed with Alzheimer's…
The SAPD is searching for a woman who embezzled over $2M from her employers
Kathy Martinez worked for two separate companies between 2009 and 2022. It is believed that during her employment at these companies, she embezzled over $2,000,000.00 from her employers. Martinez has…
The SAPD is looking for a woman who stole about $30K from her former employer
On 03/28/2023, Daisy Ramirez, a former employee of a business located in the 2800 Block of S. Bristol Street, stole approximately $30,000 by fraudulent means. Ramirez is believed to have…
The SAPD will host a free Summer Safety Event at Cabrillo Park on June 14
The SAPD is hosting their first Summer Safety event on Wednesday, June 14 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. at Cabrillo Park. This free event will include: Summer safety information Giveaways SAPD…
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana on Tuesday evening
On June 6, 2023, at 10:53 P.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a pedestrian down in traffic lanes in the 2400 block of West Edinger Ave.…
The SAPD is searching for a man who assaulted a customer at a restaurant
On 04/05/2023, at approximately 3:06 p.m., a wanted suspect approached a victim inside a fast-food restaurant located in the 1700 block of E. 17th Street. Both parties exchanged words and…
The SAPD will conduct active shooter training at the Reagan courthouse today
The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting an active shooter exercise at the Ronald Regan Federal Building today from 8am-3pm. Expect to see an increase in law enforcement personnel…
The SAPD is searching for a man who violently stole a purse from a woman
https://youtu.be/N7RKyNJbamw On 05/11/2023, at approximately 1:36 PM, a female victim was walking on the sidewalk off the 2000 block of South Grand Avenue when a suspect grabbed her purse off…