A woman was struck by a car and killed last night in Santa Ana
On Friday, April 16th, 2021 at 7:47 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department received several calls of a female down in the roadway in the 3600 block of W. 1st…
Suspect tackled by multiple SAPD officers after a police pursuit
https://youtu.be/02DKRUuNwoA The SAPD were in pursuit of a suspect in a vehicle as it traveled on local freeways and surface streets, at approximately 10:45 p.m. on April 4, 2021, according…
The SAPD arrested a suspect on child porn charges
Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) Civilian Investigator assigned to Special Investigations, as well as a member of the Internet Crimes against Children Task Force (ICAC), received a cyber-tip from the…
Turn in your unwanted, unused and expired drugs on April 24 at the SAPD Westend Substation
The SAPD will accept your old, unused and expired medications on April 24, 2021, which is National Take Back Day, at the Westend Substation located at 3750 W. McFadden Ave.,…
The SAPD is looking for leads in the cold case murder of Ruby Rubio
https://youtu.be/IKkPJ5eVuo8 This month’s segment of For the Record involves Ruby Rubio. On Thursday, July 3, 2014, Ruby and her younger sister were walking in the area of 1000 W. Warner…
Suspect wanted for a fatal hit and run traffic collision in Santa Ana
https://youtu.be/xhBXXmQ0lG8 On Friday, July 17th, 2020 at approximately 9:25 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department received several calls of a male down in the roadway at the intersection of Harbor…
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.…