A Santa Ana burglary and kidnapping suspect is barricaded inside a home
Thw SAPD has responded to a home where a burglary and kidnapping suspect is thought to be barricaded. Police responded to the 2000 block of West 11th Street at around…
The SAPD pursued a suspect through the grounds of MacArthur Intermediate and into a flood control channel
https://youtu.be/ApQssSnbH3s On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at approximately 4:40 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department received calls of a vehicle attempting to run over pedestrians at MacArthur Intermediate School, located…
A Santa Ana pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early this morning
On Monday, February 20, 2023, at approximately 3:29 A.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a pedestrian down in traffic lanes at Figueroa Street and 1st Street.…
Santa Ana restaurant busted after serving alcohol to minors who got into a fatal crash
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has indefinitely suspended the license of Culichitown in Santa Ana after an employee furnished alcohol to a group of six underage persons…
An armed robber stole shoes from WSS in Santa Ana
On February 11, 2023, at approximately 9:40 a.m., the wanted suspect entered the WWS (formerly known as Warehouse Shoe Sale) store and selected two pairs of shoes. The suspect attempted…
Uber driver sentenced for assaulting a woman in Santa Ana
Jason Humberto Rodas, a 32-year-old Uber driver, admitted on Tuesday to sexually assaulting a woman in Santa Ana and was immediately sentenced to more than nine years in prison. Rodas…
Use trash cans to block Santa Ana streets and you will get a citation
In order to maintain the cleanliness and availability of the City right-of-way for all residents, City staff will resume issuing citations for items blocking the street such as for trash…
The SAPD is searching for a man who stole jewelry from the JCPenney at the MainPlace Mall
On 02/04/2023 at approximately 11:36 a.m., a wanted suspect entered the JCPenny store located inside the Main Place mall. The suspect walked to the jewelry counter and forced open a…
The SAPD seized Fentanyl and Meth from a local probationer
Members of the OCDA's AB 109 unit, the SAPD Directed Enforcement Unit and investigators from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office developed information of a probationer known to sell drugs.…
The SAPD has reduced response time and officer-involved shootings over the past year
https://youtu.be/-y9MSfaR2w4 Our 2019-2024 Strategic Plan frames our goals, priorities, and objectives and efforts necessary to succeed as a Police Department. As the Santa Ana Police Department prepares to publish the 2022 Year End Review,…
SAPD Chief Valentin responds to the murder of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers
“The brutality suffered by Tyre Nichols in Tennessee at the hands of the very people sworn to protect the public is hard to comprehend, and our deepest condolences go out…
The SAPD arrested three murder suspects
On Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 1:46 AM, a male adult, suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen, was driven to a local hospital by his friend. The friend…
Santa Ana’s Family Justice Center celebrates three years of serving domestic violence and sexual abuse victims
We are excited to announce tomorrow marks the official third year anniversary of the Santa Ana Family Justice Center (SAFJC)! The SAFJC opened its doors on January 28, 2020 and…
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana this afternoon
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, at approximately 2:29 P.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a pedestrian down in traffic lanes at 900 N. Main Street. Officers…