Huge illegal firework show set off in Santa Ana was seen and heard all over Orange County
https://twitter.com/i/status/1715972726538776800 A huge illegal fireworks show exploded on Saturday night near the 400 block of West Central Avenue. It could be seen or heard as far away as Huntington Beach,…
A female inmate at the Santa Ana City Jail died at a local hospital
On Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 8:18 P.M., Santa Ana Detention Facility Correctional Officers observed an inmate within her jail cell who appeared to be in medical distress. Orange County…
The SAPD arrested the hit and run suspect who injured a little girl who was walking to school
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at approximately 8:57 P.M., the Santa Ana Police Department served a search warrant on a residence in the 3600 block of West Kent Avenue in…
Santa Ana girl hit by a hit and run driver in a lowrider Honda this morning
https://youtu.be/FwwWVJaGV0Q?feature=shared On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at approximately 8:10 A.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a pedestrian down in traffic lanes at 4400 West McFadden Avenue.…
A pedestrian in Santa Ana was struck and killed by a hit and run driver
On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 10:02 P.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a pedestrian down in traffic lanes in the area of Warner Avenue and…
The SAPD arrested the suspect who assaulted and robbed a disabled elderly victim
The SAPD October 11th Wanted Wednesday suspect was identified with the assistance of a neighboring law enforcement agency. Placentia Police Dept. Keith Casey Jones (33) was in custody for unrelated…
The SAPD is searching for a panhandler who attacked and robbed an elderly victim
On 9/18/23, an elderly and disabled victim was walking through the parking lot of 1400 W. Edinger Ave. when he was confronted by a suspect who was panhandling. After the…
A Santa Ana resident was fatally shot in his car on Sunday
On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 11:57 PM, Santa Ana Police Communications received a report of a single-vehicle traffic collision at the 2300 block of W. 5th Street. Responding officers…
Santa Ana sexual assault suspect dies after being arrested, of medical complications
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 8:19 P.M., Santa Ana Police Communications received a report of a male who sexually assaulted a female in the parking lot of a fast…
Santa Ana’s first Police Oversight Commission meeting is set for this Friday
The newly formed Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission will meet at 3 p.m., this Friday, October 6, 2023, in its historic first meeting. The special meeting agenda includes election of…
The SAPD is investigating a fatal car accident that happened last night
On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at approximately 7:29 P.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a major traffic collision at 800 South Bristol Street. When officers arrived,…
Homeless man gets life in prison for murdering a soul singer who lived on the streets in Santa Ana
Betty Jane Willis SANTA ANA, Calif. – A homeless man was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole Thursday for the special circumstance murder of a 76-year-old former soul…
A man was killed in a possibly gang-related shooting in Santa Ana early this morning
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 12:45 AM, Santa Ana Police Communications received a report of several gang-type subjects fighting at the 1000 block of W. Central Avenue. An additional…
SAPD Police Chief Valentin will retire this year
After over 33 years of distinguished service to the City and community of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD), the last six years as Chief of Police,…