The police helped to raise over $24K for the families of the Halloween hit and run victims

SANTA ANA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
(714) 836-1211

PRESS RELEASE: December 23, 2014

On October 31, 2014, our City was stricken with grief and tragedy when three beautiful teenage girls, Andrea Gonzalez, Lexandra and Lexi Perez were struck and killed by a speeding motorist.

Our citizens and police personnel came together to help us deal with this tragedy and start the healing process. A monetary assistance fund was set up on behalf of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association Widows & Orphans Fund. The outpouring of support for both families was overwhelming.

Members of the community and Santa Ana Police Officers Association were able to raise and deliver a total of $24,494.00. Below is a list of donors. On behalf of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association, we thank all of you for your support, gratitude, service and prayer. Have a blessed holiday.

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SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701-3513

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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