The arrest of 113 Santa Ana gangbangers has reduced shootings by 29%

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Santa Ana Experiences 29% Decrease in Shootings

In response to an increase in gang-related shootings during the month of January, 2016, the Santa Ana Police Department has deployed additional police officers and detectives to conduct proactive crime enforcement. This directed enforcement was purposefully concentrated in areas of our community most impacted by gang activity. The results thus far include 23 guns seized and 113 gang members arrested by SAPD gang detectives, and a 29% decrease in shootings during the month of February alone.

The Santa Ana Police Department remains firmly committed to addressing changes in criminal activity and making our community a safer place for everyone. Chief Carlos Rojas commented on this pledge, stating, “Make no mistake, whenever we see a significant increase in criminal activity, particularly violent crime, we are going to use all of our available resources in an effort to reduce that activity.”

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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