The SAPD arrested 133 and seized over 3K illegal fireworks during the 4th of July Weekend

While it seemed that the SAPD was not doing much on the 4th of July, it turns out they were pretty busy. The SAPD has released a breakdown of their 4th of July efforts:

  • Overall Calls for Service Received: 4,097
  • Firework Calls for Service Received: 603
  • Observed Activity: 946
  • Fireworks Seized: 3,449
  • Firearms Recovered: 8
  • Total Arrests: 133

On July 4th, the SAPD dispatchers answered a total of 1,667 incoming calls, 647 of which were 911 calls.

It is obvious to anyone that lives in Santa Ana that we cannot stop the illegal fireworks. It is hopeless. Perhaps we should legalize and tax them. In that scenario the perenially broke City of Santa Ana could make a fortune by taxing the sale of any fireworks, not just the lame safe and safe ones…

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.
Art Pedroza

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.

View Comments

  • It is not wise to legalize fireworks especially during the summer it’s the reason why it gets hotter every year

  • Your idea wouldn’t work. The tax would make them more expensive, therefore the black market would still exist. Only solution is vigorous enforcement and stiff penalties.

Share
Published by
Art Pedroza

Recent Posts

Tilly’s Life Center raised over $500K to support youth programs, at their annual O.C. gala

Tilly’s Life Center’s (TLC) recently raised over half a million dollars to support their youth…

1 hour ago

A small plan crashed near the Fullerton Airport this afternoon

On November 25, 2024, at approximately 1:46 PM, Fullerton Fire and Police personnel responded to…

2 hours ago

Firefighters had to extricate victims from two car crashes in Garden Grove last Friday

OCFA fire crews responded to two significant vehicle accidents in Garden Grove last Friday, requiring…

6 hours ago

An SUV was totally wrecked after hitting two light poles and a tree in Newport Beach

On November 24th, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m. Newport Beach Fire Department units NE63, NT63,…

9 hours ago

The SAPD arrested a man suspected in an armed robbery at a gas station

‼️UPDATE‼️ Earlier today, our robbery detectives arrested November 20, 2024, #WantedWednesday suspect Izaya Cuellar (35)…

23 hours ago

Driver arrested for destroying the lawn of a Costa Mesa park while doing donuts with his vehicle

Late Friday night, police officers responded to Balearic Park regarding a vehicle doing “donuts” on…

23 hours ago

This website uses cookies.