The Tustin Police arrested an identity theft suspect
In June of 2020, Tustin PD investigated a commercial burglary in the 17000 block of 17th Street. Detectives developed a break in the case in December of 2020, identifying suspect…
Armed couple arrested in Orange with burglary tools and a stolen car
Just after midnight on Monday, a resident called the Orange Police Department about a couple arguing near a white BMW and overheard them mention a gun. Police officers arrived and…
Mayor Sarmiento confirms that the SAPD is ready to arrest unruly Trumpers
“The situation at the U.S. Capitol today with armed assailants taking over the interior of the halls of our most sacred government institutions has been an absolute disgrace and embarrassment…
The SAPD is looking for a transient who failed to register as a sex offender
Santa Ana Police Special Crimes Detectives are currently looking for assistance in locating Manuel Nava for failing to register as a sex offender. Additionally, Nava has a no bail warrant…
Homeless catalytic converter thief arrested again in Fountain Valley
On January 3, 2021 at 0302 hours, Fountain Valley Police Department Officers responded to the area of Talbert and Mt. Washington regarding a small fire. When the police officers arrived,…
The SAPD has reported the first murder of the New Year in Santa Ana
The New Year is barely underway and we already have the first murder of the year to report here in Santa Ana. On Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 6:46 p.m., Santa Ana…
Armed Walmart robber arrested in Orange
Last night, just after 8:00 p.m., a male adult was fleeing Walmart on north Tustin Street with stolen merchandise. He removed a gun after two witnesses confronted him and discharged…
Car thieves arrested in Tustin charged with drug offenses as well
In the early morning hours this Thursday, Tustin Police Department officers located a stolen vehicle in the area of Red Hill Ave and El Camino Real. The vehicle had been…
Costa Mesa bar owner charged with violating COVID-19 order
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The owner of a Costa Mesa bar has been charged with illegally operating during the COVID-19 pandemic despite repeated attempts by law enforcement and the city…
Victorville man arrested for kidnapping a woman in Santa Ana
Monday, 12/21/20, A female called SAPD to report that her friend was kidnapped from their La Quinta Inn room. At gunpoint, the suspect forced the victim to leave the hotel…
The SAPD is searching for a woman who stole $10K from her employer
Wanted suspect Michelle Galindo stole over $10,000 from her employer. When she was confronted by her employer about the theft, she left work and never returned. Her current whereabouts are…
CA court rules that human traffickers can face max sentences even if police posed as minors
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Human traffickers who believe they are communicating with a child instead of an undercover officer in an attempt to prostitute that child can face the maximum…
A man was stabbed several times near a Santa Ana cyber cafe
A man was stabbed several times outside a cyber cafe in Santa Ana located at 328 N. Harbor Blvd., just south of W. 5th St., according to the SAPD. The…
Tustin armed robbery suspect arrested
On 11/24/2020, Tustin Police Department Officers investigated an attempted armed robbery in the 17000 block of McFadden Ave. That is where the Jewelry Exchange is located. The suspect was recorded…
Male suspect who sexually assaulted a woman at O.C.C. campus arrested
COSTA MESA, Calif. (December 24, 2020) – With the assistance of Orange Coast College (OCC) Campus Safety, the Costa Mesa Police Department today arrested a suspect for sexually assaulting a…
