The SAPD is searching for the Chinatown Express attempted murder suspect
On 2/13/2021 at 6:20 PM, the victim and Robin Velasco had a verbal argument inside the Chinatown Express Restaurant located at 2050 N. Grand Avenue. The victim walked to a…
The SAPD seized two assault rifles while making gang-related arrests this week
The SAPD had another busy week, with several notable gun-related arrests, including: Directed Patrol & AB 109 Unit conducted a probation check of a known gang member. A fully loaded…
The SAPD is searching for a female robbery suspect
On January 2, 2021, a crime occurred in the 1800 block of W. 18th Street. Through investigative leads, it was determined that Mariell Vargas was involved in a crime relating…
Santa Ana man facing felony charges after stabbing his friend
Update: We were contacted today by the family of the suspect. They feel that he was defending himself in this incident and are upset at how the suspect and his…
Suspect turned himself in after a fatal shooting at a Santa Ana mobile home park
On Friday, March 26, 2021, at approximately 8:57 PM, SAPD Officers responded to the mobile home park located in the 3100 block of W. 1st Street in response to reports…
The SAPD and other agencies issued 55 street racing citations from March 19-30
https://twitter.com/i/status/1375531681814220800 The SAPD, in partnership with other agencies as part of the STEARRD (Strategic Traffic Enforcement Against Racing & Reckless Driving) program, conducted street racing enforcement from 03/19 – 03/20.…
The SAPD is looking to hire more police service dispatchers
https://twitter.com/i/status/1374910160016003074 The Santa Ana Police Department is looking for Police Service Dispatchers, who can earn $5,876.00 - $7,141.00 monthly with no college degree required. The application deadline is March 31st.…
The SAPD is looking for two armed robbery suspects
On February 15, 2021, at approximately 5:25 AM, the victim was seated in the driver’s seat of his vehicle when Kenny Poncio and Agustin Ceja walked up to him. The…
The SAPD will be conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight
https://twitter.com/SantaAnaPD/status/1372931305734737924?s=20 The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, March 19, 2021. It will begin at 8:00 PM and is scheduled to…
The SAPD is searching for an auto theft suspect who was caught on video
https://youtu.be/q1qY0ksUmfQ On 02/25/2021, the victim’s vehicle was stolen from the 2000 block of S. Cypress Avenue between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. On 02/26/2021 at approximately 11:18 PM, the suspect…
The SAPD seized several guns in a crackdown on paroled gangbangers
In response to an increase in violent crime, SAPD Gang Detectives organized probation and parole compliance checks on several active gang members. With assistance from various SAPD units & OC…
Mayor Sarmiento will address the rise in violent crime and homicides in Santa Ana this Thursday
Since the beginning of 2021, the City of Santa Ana has experienced an increase in violent crime and homicides. To date there have been eight homicides, compared to last year…