Shooting at El Zocalo results in one death and several injuries
A confrontation at El Zocalo Mexican Grill and Seafood, located at 301 N. Tustin Ave., in Santa Ana, ended violently early Monday morning when a gunman fatally shot one man…
21-year old man arrested for attempted kidnapping and assault of a Valley H.S. student
Santa Ana School Police Department School Police Dispatch 714-558-5535. Advisory: Crimes Against Children. Arrest of 21 year old male for attempt kidnapping and sexual battery of high school student SUMMARY:…
Man robs a Santa Ana 96 Cent Store and steals the employee’s car too
Santa Ana police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the 96 Cents Up Store in the 1500 block of West First Street, on Tuesday morning, at around 9:35 a.m.,…
Poll – Should the SAPD put video cameras on their police officers?
The SAPD is considering requiring police to wear cameras that record video and audio of interactions with the public, according to the O.C. Register. In Santa Ana, there was one officer-involved shooting…
Santa Ana couple sentenced for attempted murder and Facebook threats
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE Case # 12HF1198 Date: February 24, 2015 BOYFRIEND SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ATTEMPTING TO MURDER MAN AND POSTING THREATS ON VICTIM’S FACEBOOK…
Santa Ana releases a pedestrian safety survey after a man is struck by two vehicles
A 78-year-old Santa Ana man, Lamberto Mejia, was hit and killed by two vehicles this early this morning at 5:30 a.m. after he tried to cross outside of a crosswalk at the 1700…
Police chase and catch a reckless driver who hit several cars in DTSA
An SAPD police officer tried to stop a fellow who was driving recklessly this evening at around 5:15 pm near North Main Street and West Washington Ave, which is just over…
SAPD police officer shoots a man who stabbed a 21-year old woman
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Santa Ana Police Department & OCDA Investigating Officer Involved Shooting and Stabbing Suspect: Francisco Alvarez (50) Santa Ana – In Custody (2) Counts of Attempt…
SAPD investigating death of Ricardo Arriaga Villegas in motorcycle accident
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Santa Ana Police Department - Traffic Division Investigates Single Vehicle Fatal Traffic Collision Deceased: Ricardo Arriaga Villegas (29) Santa Ana On 02/18/15, officers responded to…
Young, tattoed woman a person of interest in hotel robberies
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: UPDATE: Detectives Request Additional Media and Public Assistance in Identifying Female of Interest On Tuesday, January 6, 2015, Santa Ana Police Department detectives initiated an…
Fatal collision at Ross and W. Richland
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Fatal Collision - Avoid Area for Several Hours Please be advised of a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a parked vehicle. Avoid the 600…
The SAPD issues a warning about IRS and Sheriff phone scams
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Santa Ana Police Department Advisory - Phone Scams The Santa Ana Police Department advises the public to be aware of two current phone scams involving…
Car stolen a half mile from the SAPD HQ and the thieves got away
Police were looking for two people who fled from a stolen gray 1999 Honda Civic after a short pursuit in Santa Ana on Tuesday afternoon. The car was reported stolen, at 1:41…
Woman crashes into the Mama Franz bar in Santa Ana
[caption id="attachment_50943" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Photo courtesy of CBS[/caption] A woman accidentally put her foot on the gas pedal and plowed into the Mama Franz Bar, located in the 2600 block of West…