The SAPD SWAT team arrested a barricaded man who endangered his girlfriend and child

Last night, police officers responded to a residence in the 1200 block of S. Towner St. due to a domestic violence report, according to the SAPD.

Officers learned the suspect, later identified as Edgar Orozco (20), had brandished a firearm at multiple family members inside the residence. Several family members were able to evacuate the residence however, Orozco refused to exit with his girlfriend and child.

SAPD’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) responded to assist patrol officers. After a standoff, SWAT and CNT personnel were able to intervene, rescuing the victims and arresting Orozco.

Orozco was booked at the Santa Ana Jail for several offenses including assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, and possession of a firearm.

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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