The SAPD’s Special Enforcement Team conducted several follow up investigations regarding sales of illegal fireworks throughout the city yesterday, according to their Twitter account.
REMINDER – Possession and/or Use of Illegal Fireworks🧨 in @CityofSantaAna is a CRIME! Violators may be subject to $1,000 fine & up to 1 year in jail. Report the use of illegal fireworks to (714) 245-8771 or via email reportfireworks@santa-ana.org #YouLightWeCite #SantaAnaPD pic.twitter.com/hHREirn8sB
— SantaAnaPD (@SantaAnaPD) June 25, 2020
The SAPD was able to seize a large amount of fireworks as a result.
Use of illegal fireworks in Santa Ana is a crime that is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to one year in jail.
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.