Tue. Dec 3rd, 2024
SAPD police officers arrested a gangbanger on parole and recovered a gun and ammo

It’s funny how criminals in Santa Ana always try to run from our police officers – but they rarely prevail. For one thing many of these criminals are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. In quite a few cases they are also running around with their pants hanging down around their thighs, and often trip over the pants as they try to run.

In the latest case of dumb suspects trying to run from police officers SAPD gang detectives tried to contact a known gangbanger who was on parole. The gangbanger was hanging around with a juvenile, assuredly passing on his dubious “wisdom” when a foot pursuit ensued.

As is usually the case the police officers quickly detained the two suspects and, to no surprise, they found a loaded firearm and an ammo magazine, which were recovered nearby.

The pair were subsequently arrested and booked at the Santa Ana City Jail on multiple firearm and gang-related charges. As the adult gangbanger was on parole he can expect to return to prison to finish out his original sentence. The juvenile will most likey end up at the O.C. Juvenile Hall.

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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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