Today, the Santa Ana Police Department’s Quality of Life Team, Directed Patrol, and Code Enforcement served a search warrant at A&S Glass and Gift Shop after multiple complaints from the community.
During the operation, the business owner was arrested for having illegal gambling machines, officers seized a large amount of nitrous oxide, and Code Enforcement issued several fines for violations.
City Net was also on scene and helped connect one individual to shelter services.
Operations like this reflect the SAPD’s ongoing commitment to keeping our safe and the improvement of quality of life.
Here are the penalties the suspects could face under California law and Santa Ana municipal code:
- Illegal Gambling Machines (California Penal Code §330)
- Classified as a misdemeanor.
- Up to 6 months in county jail.
- Fine between $100 and $1,000, or both jail and fine.
- Possession of Nitrous Oxide for Recreational Use (California Penal Code §381b)
- Also a misdemeanor.
- Up to 6 months in county jail.
- Fine up to $1,000.
- Felony charges possible if distribution to minors or linked to other crimes (up to 3 years in state prison).
- Santa Ana Municipal Code Violations (Code Enforcement)
- General penalty for violations:
- Fine up to $1,000 and/or 6 months in jail for each violation.
- Each day the violation continues counts as a separate offense.
- Administrative fines for business violations:
- $100 for first violation, up to $500 for repeat violations within one year.
- For building/zoning issues: fines can escalate to $1,000–$5,000 for repeated offenses.
- General penalty for violations: