A Santa Ana DUI driver was arrested after a fatal collision with a pedestrian
On July 29, 2025, at approximately 10:50 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple reports of a traffic collision near Bristol Street and Segerstrom Avenue. Officers, along with Orange…
The SAPD’s targeted enforcement yields multiple gun seizures and gang arrests
In a time when public safety is paramount, the Santa Ana Police Department continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment to protecting the community through proactive enforcement and strategic operations. Over the…
Family of fatally stabbed Santa Ana man launches GoFundMe to support his four children
The family of Ricardo Villegas, a Santa Ana man who was fatally stabbed on July 14, has created a GoFundMe page to help raise money for his four children. They…
A Santa Ana man died this afternoon after crashing into a palm tree
A 37-year-old man died after crashing his vehicle into a tree in the area of 1300 S. Main Street, according to the SAPD. On July 20, 2025, at approximately 1:23…
The Santa Ana Police will conduct a DUI Checkpoint tonight
(July 17, 2025) — On 07/18/2025, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location.…
23 transients arrested along the Santa Ana train tracks with help from Union Pacific
The SAPD's QOLT (Quality of Life Team) squad joined forces with the Union Pacific Police, Savage Security, and City Net representatives to address trespassing and quality-of-life issues along two high-priority…
A man was fatally shot on the Santa Ana Riverbed Trail
Police detectives are conducting a homicide investigation regarding a 28-year-old man who was shot and killed on the Santa Ana Riverbed Trail, according to the SAPD. On Friday, July 11,…
The SAPD cracks down on illegal guns in a two-week surge of arrests
Santa Ana, CA — In a continued effort to combat gun violence and enhance public safety, the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) has released a summary of recent firearm-related incidents and…
The SAPD arrested an armed robber who had $15K in cash and a large amount of ammo
On May 10, 2025, patrol officers responded to a robbery investigation at a shopping center located at 3321 S. Bristol St., according to the SAPD. The victim had returned to…
L.A. County man arrested for defrauding a Santa Ana resident out of $175K
SAPD police detectives have recently seen an increase in sophisticated phone scams, where individuals posing as government or law enforcement officials are defrauding victims out of money. View this post…
The SAPD seized over 4,000 lbs. of illegal fireworks from a residence
The 4th of July celebrations may be over, but the seizures of illegal fireworks continue in Santa Ana. Yesterday, SAPD robbery detectives served a search warrant at a residence near…
The Santa Ana City Council hires an expensive lawyer to be their first Police Oversight Director
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a contract for a seasoned attorney and investigator to serve as the City’s first Police Oversight Director on Tuesday,…
A man stole expensive liquor and food from a Santa Ana Stater Bros. store
On June 2, 2025, a male suspect entered the Stater Bros. supermarket located at 2630 W. Edinger Ave. with a shopping cart and a tool concealed in his clothing, according…
Pedestrian killed in Santa Ana hit-and-run; Tustin man arrested
June 30, 2025 – On June 29, 2025, at approximately 5:26 a.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received reports of a traffic collision in the area of N. Harbor Blvd.…