The SAPD is looking for a domestic violence suspect who violated a restraining order

Gustavo Penaloza has repeatedly shown up to the victim’s home while having an active restraining order and has forced himself inside the home. During multiple contacts with the victim, Penaloza has physically assaulted her causing physical injuries.

In the most recent incident, Penaloza assaulted the victim by striking her multiple times causing various injuries to her body.

An arrest warrant has been filed for multiple counts of domestic violence, stalking, and restraining order violations.

Wanted Suspect: Gustavo Alexander Penaloza (27)

Description: Male, Hispanic, 5’11” tall, 200 lbs., brown hair and brown eyes

Anyone with information on Penaloza’s whereabouts is asked to contact Police Investigative Specialist Soto at (714) 245-8432 or JSoto5@santa-ana.org

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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