An unruly auto theft suspect from Santa Ana died at the Theo Lacy Facility
ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2026) – On Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. The 24-year-old inmate, Edson Israel Rosasmedrano, was booked by…
One dead, one injured in connected gang-related shootings in Santa Ana
Santa Ana Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that killed one and injured another. On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 8:57 p.m., Santa Ana Police Department officers responded to…
92 transients were arrested in Santa Ana after a citywide sweep this morning
Santa Ana Quality of Life Team (QOLT) police officers, alongside Directed Enforcement officers and Landscape West, conducted a citywide sweep this morning focused on ongoing quality of life concerns across…
Police will conduct a pre-Valentine’s Day DUI and CDL Checkpoint in Santa Ana
On Friday night, February 13, 2026, 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…
Two separate shootings leave two dead and several injured in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA — February 8, 2026 — Police detectives are investigating two unrelated shootings that occurred on Saturday, February 7, leaving two men dead and sending two additional victims…
The SAPD reiterates that their drones will not be used to help ICE
In a recent statement, the Santa Ana Police Department directly addressed concerns sparked by a Northern California agency’s decision to pause its Flock camera program. The Mountain View Police Department…
Family of man shot in the back by SAPD officers files a claim against the City of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, CALIF., February 5, 2026 — The family of Victor Lopez, shot in the back by Santa Ana Police last week, spoke at a press conference yesterday announcing the filing of…
The Santa Ana City Council finally approves the use of drones for police emergency response
Last night, on a 4-3 vote, the Santa Ana City Council voted to purchase drones for the Santa Ana Police Department according to Santa Ana City Councilman Phil Bacerra. Bacerra…
New poll reveals that most Santa Ana voters like the police but don’t like ICE
SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA) has released new polling data indicating robust voter support for the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) and a clear mandate for the City Council…
The SAPD is trying to identify two suspects who stole clothing from a T.J. Maxx
Retail theft continues to impact local businesses in Santa Ana, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). Santa Ana police detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying two…