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…
Santa Ana man facing felony charges after stabbing a victim in front of Kennedy Elementary School
Ivan Ayalacuevas, a 39-year-old man, was charged on Friday with a stabbing attack in front of Kennedy Elementary School, located at 1300 E. McFadden Ave. in Santa Ana. The stabbing…
The SAPD is looking for several suspects who stole a safe from a local business
On 04/24/2023, at approximately 11:45 a.m., five females and one male arrived at a business located at the 1400 block of E. 1st Street. Two of the suspects distracted the…
Santa Ana man sentenced for $1.2M COVID-19 fraud
SANTA ANA, California – An Orange County man was sentenced today to 84 months in federal prison for fraudulently applying for more than $1.2 million in COVID-19 pandemic unemployment insurance…