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…
The SAPD needs your help to find a driver who hit a pedestrian today
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: SAPD traffic investigators need media and community assistance locating vehicle wanted in hit and run collision On 02/28/15 at approximately 0819 hours, officers responded to…
Man shot and killed by SAPD police officers during a robbery investigation
[caption id="attachment_51207" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Photo copyright: 2015 © Igmar Rodas/SAPD - All Rights Reserved[/caption] Police fatally shot a man in Santa Ana on Friday morning during a robbery investigation, in…
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…
Three men arrested after fleeing in a stolen car in Santa Ana’s Ward 4
Three unidentified men were caught by the SAPD today after they tried to get away in a stolen car. Police first tried to pull the men over at Sullivan St.…
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 DUI checkpoint set for tonight at 400 S. Fairview
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, February 20th, 2015. It…
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…