On Friday, August 23, 2024, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/driver’s license checkpoint. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00…
As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, The Santa Ana Police Department reminds everyone to prioritize road safety. Drivers are encouraged to make responsible…
On July 17, 2024, a 13-year-old victim disclosed to her mother that her stepfather, Eduardo Santana, had sexually assaulted her on numerous occasions since she was five or six years…
Juan Sotelo Gatica, a 26-year-old gangbanger with a previous felony conviction, will be sentenced on Sept. 26, for fatally shooting Rodrigo Aguilar, a 15-year-old, at Santa Ana's El Salvador Park,…
Raymond Mario Jimenez, a 27-year-old Santa Aan resident who allegedly killed a 13-year-old boy and injuring a Daniel Vargas, a 16-year-old bystander during a midday drive-by shooting on June 5,…
A 32-year-old man died in a fatal traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. On Friday, August 16, 2024, at 8:19 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple…
(August 15, 2024) – A 51-year-old man was found deceased along the Santa Ana River Trail, according to the SAPD. On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 4:38 p.m., the Santa…
On Tuesday, August 12th at approximately 4:15PM, Anthony Palos went missing from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located 1322 E. 3rd Street, where he resides. He was last seen…
Today, August 11, 2024, at approximately 7 a.m., Maria García went missing from the area of 7th Street and Bristol Street. She suffers from dementia and in need of medication,…
A two-officer patrol unit was conducting proactive enforcement and observed a known juvenile gang member conducting hand-to-hand narcotic sales, according to the SAPD. The police officers detained the suspect following…
The suspect that appeared to run over a puppy today in Santa Ana, on purpose, turned herself into the police at the front lobby of the SAPD's headquarters, according to…
On Wednesday, August 7th, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Animal Control Officers responded to a residential neighborhood of a report of a seriously injured puppy, according to the SAPD. Through their…
Recently SAPD gang detectives came across several known gangbangers who were loitering in the area of 1100 S. Standard Ave. The detectives approached the group and located a loaded firearm…
The Santa Ana Police Department is aware of a video circulating social media showing a disturbing incident where a victim is assaulted and stabbed by three suspects. On Tuesday, August…
Gang bangers are not exactly known for being intelligent but one suspect arrested recently in Santa Ana just might be dumber than his peers. SAPD gang detectives observed a suspicious…