Elderly woman with dementia missing in Santa Ana
Update from the SAPD: Thank you to a community member who recognized Enedina from our social media post and contacted police. She was found safe and reunited with her family.…
Santa Ana dental assistant sentenced for sexually assaulting young girls
Tommy Medina, a 35-year-old dental assistant, pleaded guilty on Thursday, April 9 and he was then immediately sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting three female…
A Santa Ana woman was arrested on a stolen motorcycle after a police pursuit
On Wednesday a female motorcyclist decided to test her luck on a Yamaha and flee from motor officers doing enforcement, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. The Santa Ana…
A man in construction clothes stole cash, jewelry and handbags from an apartment in Santa Ana
Recently, a suspect was captured on a victim’s Ring and surveillance cameras burglarizing her apartment at 780 S. Lyon Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. The suspect, believed…
A Santa Ana man was fatally shot while taking out the trash
Santa Ana homicide detectives are seeking the public's help in a 2025 homicide investigation. On January 2, 2025, at about 7:30 p.m., Gerson Ramirez Perez (37), stepped out of his…
Santa Ana Police to conduct a Pre-Easter DUI Checkpoint this Friday night
nightHeading into the Easter weekend, the Santa Ana Police Department is prioritizing road safety with a scheduled DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint. Whether you are traveling to see family or heading…
The SAPD is cracking down on Easter cruising again although the State legalized it
Once again, Easter Sunday in Santa Ana is being marked not just by celebrations, but by a massive "zero-tolerance" police enforcement operation. A recent press release from the Santa Ana…
Two women swindled a victim out of $45K with a lottery ticket scam, in Santa Ana
A victim was in the area of Raitt St. and McFadden Ave. when she was approached by two women claiming they had a winning $2.7 million lottery ticket but could…
Santa Ana mother missing after visiting family in Tijuana, Mexico
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Yasmin Gonzalez Benitez (21) left her residence in the 900 block of W. Pine Street and told her roommate she was traveling to Tijuana, MX,…
Santa Ana traffic stop leads to the arrest of armed DUI driver
Traffic officers stopped a car for vehicle code violations and observed objective signs of impairment from the driver, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. The officers conducted a DUI…
Santa Ana police seek trio who robbed buyer over disputed car debt
Last month, a victim was waiting outside 2800 N. Main St. when the suspect, along with two friends, spotted him, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). All three…
A man having a medical emergency died after crashing into a structure in Santa Ana
A 49-year-old man died after crashing into a structure on 17th Street, possibly due to a medical emergency. On March 14, 2026, at approximately 6:59 p.m., the Santa Ana Police…