Weekly SAPD and GGPD gun seizure report
SAPD gang detectives stopped a vehicle for traffic violations. Upon contact with the driver the detectives observed narcotic paraphernalia inside the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle the detectives…
SAPD Chief Valentin appointed as President of the O.C. Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs Association
The City of Santa Ana is pleased to announce the nomination and unanimous endorsement of Police Chief David Valentin to serve as the President of the Orange County Chiefs’ of…
Santa Ana drugstore robbery suspects got away after a police pursuit and car crash
https://twitter.com/i/status/1504318725360693251 SAPD police officers responded to a call of a robbery at a drugstore in Santa Ana on Wednesday evening, March 16, just after 8:45 p.m. and the suspects fled…
Santa Ana soccer coach arrested for allegedly molesting a teenage family member
On March 3, 2022, Santa Ana Police Detectives arrested Alejandro Heredia-Santana, a 51-year-old resident of Santa Ana, for child molestation. Detectives investigated allegations that Heredia-Santana was having a sexual relationship…
The SAPD wants to know who or what killed Marco Ramirez
On January 21, 2022, at approximately 4:35 AM, Marco Ramirez (64) was transported to the hospital from 5100 West Westminster Avenue by medical personnel. On February 28, 2022, the Santa…
Santa Ana High School locked down due to a report made to the SAPD
Update at 3:34 pm - Update: Police have confirmed there is no active shooter and no injuries; only a threat at this point. SAPD is now handling the investigation. Info…
SAUSD lockdown lifted after a robbery suspect was arrested at Lowell Elementary School
The SAUSD was forced to evacuate part of Lowell Elementary School this morning after an armed robbery suspect decided to park his vehicle in the school's driveway after a police…
Recap of guns seized by the SAPD and the GGPD last week
The SAPD has posted a recap of the firearm seizures their police officers were involved in for the week of Feb. 26 to March 4. SAPD gang detectives developed information…
A three-year-old Santa Ana girl survived a fall from a third-story window
Kaylee Arevalo, a 3-year-old girl, is still recovering at a hospital after she fell out of a third-story window on Feb. 11. SAPD police officers responded to the scene, at…
The SAPD is looking for a man who stole over $1M worth of COVID-19 tests from his employer
Wanted Suspect Carlitos Peralta was the Warehouse Manager of “Covid Clinic” located at 3401 W. MacArthur Boulevard, City of Santa Ana. “Covid Clinic” has seven warehouses throughout the nation where…
Retired SAPD K0 police dog Puskas has passed away
The SAPD announced the passing of retired K9 police dog Puskas who retired two and a half years ago. Puskas served the SAPD for 7 years then retired with his…