Santa Ana Police seek skateboard assault suspect who knocked out a 71‑year‑old man
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a violent assault on a 71‑year‑old man at a bus stop near 17th Street and Bristol…
Santa Ana Police arrest two men on gun charges, including a probationer
Last night’s Santa Ana Police Department #FirearmFriday update highlights yet another example of individuals who simply cannot stay out of trouble. According to the Santa Ana Police, officers conducting proactive…
Police search for bald male suspect in Santa Ana rear‑end hit‑and‑run
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help after a driver allegedly rear‑ended another vehicle, reversed, changed lanes, and fled the scene near Bristol St. and McFadden Ave. The…
Santa Ana Police launch Aug. 28 CDL & DUI Checkpoint amid rising OC DUI crashes
August 27, 2026 — The Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location…
Santa Ana Police seek suspect who groped woman at Target
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of sexually touching a woman inside the Target at 1330 E. 17th Street. Update - Au August…
Santa Ana road rage suspect arrested; police seize five firearms
Santa Ana Police reported that a road‑rage incident last week resulted in the arrest of a suspect who allegedly brandished a firearm at a victim during a confrontation on the…
Machete‑wielding theft suspect arrested after SAPD drone tracks him to residence
Earlier this week, Santa Ana police arrested a man who used a machete to steal alcohol from the Stater Bros on the northside of Ward 4. After threatening store employees,…
Santa Ana Police urge safe driving as end‑of‑summer DUI enforcement ramps up
The Santa Ana Police Department has issued a seasonal safety message reminding drivers that “Safe Drives Save Lives” as the city enters its late‑summer and Labor Day enforcement period. The…
Santa Ana Police seek couple accused of stealing $10,000 in designer glasses
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects who allegedly stole more than 25 pairs of designer glasses valued at over $10,000 from the LensCrafters at…
Suspect jailed after Santa Ana landscaping truck hit-and-run investigation
Rigoberto Martinez Villalpando, a 43-year-old resident of Moreno Valley, has been arrested following a weeks-long investigation into a severe hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian with major injuries in Santa…
Santa Ana Police identify Wanted Wednesday suspect linked to retail fraud and vehicle burglary
Santa Ana Police have confirmed the identity of the Wanted Wednesday suspect featured on August 12, 2026, after receiving multiple tips from the community. The man, described as a Hispanic…
Fatal vehicle v. e-bike crash in Santa Ana highlights rising Orange County injury trend
A devastating collision in Santa Ana has claimed the life of an e-bicyclist, putting a stark spotlight on the rapidly growing epidemic of electric bicycle accidents in Southern California. The…
69 transients arrested in massive quality-of-life police sweep in Santa Ana’s public spaces
The Santa Ana Police Department's Quality of Life Team (QOLT) executed an extensive multi-agency enforcement operation aimed at addressing persistent public disruptions along city borders. Partnering with the police departments…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana
A tragic vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on the night of August 7, 2026, has claimed the life of a 38-year-old Santa Ana resident. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7:52 p.m. in…