Homeless man fatally stabbed on a Santa Ana bike trail
On Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 2:48 PM, SAPD Communications received a request for assistance from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). OCFA advised they were out with a possible…
The SAPD arrested a suspect in Monday’s fatal shooting
On Monday, August 15, 2022, at 03:19 P.M., Santa Ana Police officers responded to the 1700 block of N. Spurgeon Street regarding reports of a shooting and a male adult…
Santa Ana youth sports coach charged with multiple felonies for molesting one of his child athletes
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Santa Ana youth sports coach has been charged with multiple felonies for molesting an underage girl he trained at STARS sports. Authorities believe there may…
A man was fatally shot at the 1700 block of N. Spurgeon on Monday morning
On Monday, August 15, 2022, at 03:19 P.M., Santa Ana Police officers responded to the 1700 block of N. Spurgeon Street regarding reports of a shooting and a male adult…
The SAPD arrested a prominent sports coach on sexual assault charges
Santa Ana Police arrested Christopher M. Flores, a 37-year-old resident of Bellflower for sexual assault of a minor. Police investigated allegations made by two victims, who indicated Flores sexually assaulted…
Santa Ana repeat DUI driver convicted of killing a retired O.C. Register editor
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A repeat drunk driver has been convicted of murder for crashing into and killing an innocent driver while street racing in Santa Ana in 2020. The…
542 firearms and a hand grenade were turned in during the July SAPD gun buyback
The Santa Ana Police Department hosted an anonymous gun buyback event on Saturday, July 23, 2022 to give the community an opportunity to get rid of unwanted firearms in their…
A garage fire was put out by firefighters in Santa Ana tonight
At 7:11 tonight a fire broke out in a row of detached garages at the 2700 block of S. Fairview in Santa Ana. OCFA firefighters quickly knocked the fire down…
The SAPD caught two catalytic converter thieves red-handed
On 8/2/2022, at approximately 8:53 AM, SAPD police officers were conducting an area check at the 1400 block of S. Joane Way. An occupied white van was observed with a…
The SAPD is searching for a chubby bald guy who robbed Ace Hardware
On 07/30/22, at approximately 12:40PM, a wanted suspect entered the Griffin Ace Hardware store located at the 3500 block of W. 1st Street, and stole merchandise. As he exited the…
SAPD 2019 Detective of the Year charged with child annoyance
On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Santa Ana Police Department received notification of potential criminal conduct involving Santa Ana Police Department Detective, Greg Beaumarchais. Upon assessing the information, the Department’s…
Don’t miss tonight’s SAPD National Night Out at Thornton Park
On Tuesday, August 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., come celebrate National Night Out with the Santa Ana Police Department at Carl Thornton Park in South Santa Ana and…
The SAPD arrested a 34-year-old man on child porn charges
SAPD Civilian Investigator assigned to Special Investigations, along with members of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited…
Mayor Sarmiento’s family files a lawsuit against the City of Santa Ana
Remember Brandon Lopez? He was a criminal who led the Anaheim police on a wild car chase while he was driving a stolen car through four cities. The pursuit ended…
