A hit and run suspected arrested by the SAPD died at a local hospital
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 1:45 PM, Santa Ana Police Officers responded to the area of 1800 N. Broadway regarding a hit & run traffic collision. A white van…
The SAPD arrested a sexual assault suspect
On September 9, 2022, Special Crimes Section Detectives conducted a surveillance operation in response to a sexually motivated attempt-murder of a 19-year-old female victim, which occurred the day before. Information…
A suspect followed a woman walking from work in Santa Ana and assaulted her
On September 8, 2022, at approximately 12:06 AM, a female victim was walking home from work in the area of 3300 block of west McFadden Avenue when a male suspect…
A woman was fatally stabbed in Santa Ana this morning
On Friday, August 26, 2022, at 11:41 AM, Santa Ana Police Communications received a call of a stabbing in progress in the 200 block of north Gunther Place. Officers responded…
SAPD Chief Valentin has been dismissed from a lawsuit filed by the Santa Ana police union’s President
Santa Ana, CA August 23, 2022 – On August 22, 2022, Orange County Superior Court Judge Lon Hurwitz dismissed Police Chief David Valentin, with prejudice, from a lawsuit filed by…
Historic Pacific Park fire station to be preserved as a new center for youth and seniors
A historic former fire station will soon be transformed into a new Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League (PAAL) center to serve youths and seniors. This week the Santa Ana…
The SAPD is looking for two suspects who stole golf carts from Santa Ana College
On 07/29/2022 and 07/30/2022, the wanted suspects stole two golf carts from the Santa Ana College property at Centennial Park. Suspect #1 was walking the Doberman dog during both incidents.…
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…
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…