The SAPD commits to advancing more women in policing
The Santa Ana Police Department is proud to announce its commitment and official pledge to the 30X30 Initiative – Advancing Women in Policing. The 30X30 Initiative is a nationwide initiative…
2023 Elections
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The Santa Ana police union is taking aim at two women of color on the Santa Ana City Council
Gerry Serrano Gerry Serrano, President of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA), has filed recall campaign committees against two of the women on the Santa Ana City Council -…
SAPD Police Chief Valentin re-appointed to an international Victim Services Committee
David Valentin The Santa Ana Police Department is pleased to announce that along with currently serving as the current President of the Orange County Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs Association,…
Another pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle at 2800 W. 1st St. in Santa Ana
On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at approximately 8:06 P.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a pedestrian down in traffic lanes at 2800 West 1st Street. Officers…
The SAPD arrested a man for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a MainPlace Mall customer
Santa Ana Police arrested Quinnton Xavier Roberson, a 28-year-old resident of Santa Ana for kidnapping, robbery, and sexual assault. The victim, a 19-year-old female, was shopping at Main Place Mall…
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early this morning in Santa Ana
On January 17, 2023, at approximately 5:55 A.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a female pedestrian down in traffic lanes of the 2800 block W. 1st…
Santa Ana convict busted for selling drugs by the SAPD
The SAPD's Vice Unit initiated a narcotic sales investigation involving a female adult. During the investigation, detectives were lead to an RV associated to the female. With the assistance of…
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How can the SAPD stop criminals when the department is warring with itself?
When the Santa Ana City Council decided to impose a new contract on the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA) a few weeks ago it seemed like a win but…
The SAPD is looking for a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a little girl
Imer Simion Santos-Vazquez is wanted for questioning as he is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old female victim on multiple occasions. Santos is known to ride a bicycle as his…
The City of Santa Ana finally struck back against Gerry Serrano and his police union
Gerry Serrano, the President of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association, was recently reelected to that post but his victory is Pyrrhic at best as the City of Santa Ana…
The SAPD is searching for a critical missing person
On 12/28/2022, at approximately 9:00PM, Jorge Cruz was seen going to bed at his residence. On 12/29/2022, family realized Jorge wandered away from his residence. Jorge is non-verbal, autistic, and…
The SAPD is searching for a man who stole a wallet from a work truck
On 11/27/22, at approx 4 p.m., the wanted suspect forced his way into the victim’s work truck and stole his wallet containing cash and other valuables. The suspect fled the…