The SAPD is searching for a man who assaulted his girfriend with a blunt object

Santa Ana police detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Paul Grijalva, who is wanted for assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

On September 29, 2024, the victim reported being struck on the head with a blunt object by Grijalva during an argument.

Grijalva then fled the scene in a black 2004 Chevy Tahoe, and his direction of travel remains unknown.

• Wanted Suspect: Paul Joseph Grijalva III (35)
• Description: Male, Hispanic, 5’11 tall, 200 lbs., brown hair, and brown eyes

Anyone with information on Grijalva’s whereabouts or who has seen his vehicle is urged to contact Detective C. Gutierrez at (714) 245-8350 or via email at cgutierrez@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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