11 transients were arrested during a cleanup at Santiago Park
The Santiago Creek area, in Santa Ana's Santiago Park, got cleaned up again on Wednesday morning, as a large scale, multi-agency initiative involving the City of Santa Ana, the City…
The SAPD seized guns from a DUI suspect and several gangbangers this week
SAPD Traffic officers conducted a stop of a vehicle that was driving erratically. The driver was exhibiting signs of being under the influence of narcotics and/or alcohol. The driver was…
A man died after being stabbed at the Pat McGuigan Skate Park at Centennial Park
On Thursday, January 6th, 2022, at 8:22 PM, Officers responded to South Coast Global Medical Center regarding two stabbing victims who had just been dropped off at the hospital. Both…
The SAPD has selected a new Public Information Officer
The Santa Ana Police Department is proud to announce the selection of our next Public Information Officer (PIO), Corporal Maria Lopez. As the “face” of the Santa Ana Police Department,…
The SAPD is looking for a suspect who tried to sexually assault a teenager
In August of 2019, wanted suspect Alejandro Mendoza approached a 15-year-old female and attempted to sexually assault her. When the victim attempted to leave, Mendoza grabbed her and forced her…
The SAPD seized many guns, ammo and drugs in Garden Grove and Fullerton last week
SAPD Gang Unit detectives, with the assistance of OC Gang Task Force, conducted a follow-up investigation in the City of Garden Grove in reference to a subject wanted for assault…
48 street racing citations were issued by the SAPD and allied police departments last week
The SAPD, in partnership with the Huntington Beach, Irvine and Garden Grove Police Departments, part of the STEARRD (Strategic Traffic Enforcement Against Racing & Reckless Driving) program conduct continuous street…
Robbers took $10K worth of cosmetics from the JCPenney at the MainPlace Mall
https://youtu.be/VDCFTFRzfcw The JCPenney at the MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana got ripped off on Dec. 20, at about 11 p.m., when suspects made off with about $10,000 worth of high-end…
The SAPD’s gun-related arrests this week included a gangbanger from Anaheim
While conducting patrol checks, SAPD Directed Patrol officers observed three males loitering on the street. Officers contacted and detained all three subjects without incident. A search of the immediate area…
After a 2-year-old was stabbed the SAPD arrested her father and his girlfriend for suspected abuse
A two-year old girl's father and his girlfriend, Santos Salgaldo Beltran, 34, and Ana Billalba, 27, were arrested on suspicion of child abuse after a family member called the SAPD…
The SAPD is searching for a burglar who took a shower at his victim’s apartment
On 10/16/2021, at approximately 7:44PM, the wanted suspect entered the apartment removed his clothing and took a shower. A resident was in the apartment, observed the suspect exit the bathroom,…
Santa Ana man charged with murder for allegedly beating his roommate to death with a metal pole
Ricardo Antunez Villalba, a 29-year-old man, is facing a murder charge with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon, after he allegedly beat his roommate to…