FBI Los Angeles
Press Release: June 24, 2013
Contact: Public Affairs Specialist Laura Eimiller, (310) 996-3343
Robbery of Chase Bank Branch in Santa Ana – Female Suspect Known as ‘Chubby Cheeks Bandit’ Sought
The Orange County Bank Robbery Apprehension Team (BRAT) is seeking assistance from the public with information leading to the arrest of a suspect known as the Chubby Cheeks Bandit, an unidentified female bank robber who robbed a Chase Bank at 4:30p.m. on June 17, 2013. Continue reading
Protesters demanding “Justice for victims of Police brutality and murders” will be speaking out at the offices of the Orange County District Attorney on Monday, July 22, 2013, from 9 am to 12 noon.
They are demanding a stop to:
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
SANTA ANA, CA (June 24, 2013) – City officials are urging the entire Santa Ana community to write to your legislators TODAY and tell them you support Enterprise Zones! Assembly Bill 93 will essentially eliminate Enterprise Zones if it is passed at tomorrow’s vote. It is CRITICAL that your legislators know you oppose the measure and here are the reasons why: Continue reading
Jessica Gonzalez
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Officer Involved Shooting Update – 800 S. Townsend
SANTA ANA, CA (June 24, 2013) – On 6/23/13 at approximately 0805 hours, two officers were patrolling the area of 800 S. Townsend. During this patrol check, an officer encountered a female in the alley and an officer involved shooting occurred. The female was struck and was taken to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries at 0855 hours. It was later learned that a replica firearm was located near the female’s body after she was taken into custody.
On 6/24/13, the Orange County Coroner’s office notified the suspect’s next of kin and confirmed the female’s identity, as that of 35-year old Jessica Gonzalez. Gonzalez was also confirmed as the same suspect wanted in connection with Orange Police Department’s recent homicide. Continue reading
A female suspect is dead after being wounded in an officer-involved shooting in Santa Ana. The shooting happened shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday in an alley on the 800 block of South Townsend Street, according to ABC News.
It was unknown whether the woman was armed, but police said they found a weapon in the alley that was not a police weapon. Witnesses said the woman did not live in the apartment complex and was seen sitting in a garage before the shooting, according to NBC News. Continue reading
A 7-year-old boy has been hospitalized after being shot in the leg in Santa Ana, authorities said Sunday. The incident occurred late Saturday evening in the 2600 block of S. Towner Street, KNX 1070′s Jon Baird reports. The boy was in the backseat of a sport utility vehicle that was being driven by his father when the boy’s father and uncle, who was in the front passenger seat, reportedly noticed a car following them, according to CBS News.
One round penetrated the right rear door of the car and hit the boy’s leg. The father drove the boy to a local hospital, where the injury was determined not to be life-threatening, Paulson said. There were no other injuries in the incident, according to the Los Angeles Times. Continue reading
Pension costs: Pushing cities to fiscal disaster
By San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed & Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido, The San Diego Union-Tribune
The skyrocketing cost of public employee retirement benefits is one of the greatest challenges facing cities and other government agencies across California today. Annual taxpayer contributions to CalPERS, the state’s main retirement system, have jumped from about $2 billion to nearly $8 billion over the past decade. Many non-CalPERS agencies have seen similar retirement cost increases as well.
Despite these rising contributions, the state’s retirement systems are significantly underfunded, with their collective unfunded liabilities for pension and retiree health care benefits totaling hundreds of billions of dollars. Continue reading
Fernando Cuevas
On 06-21-2013, Officers were dispatched to 600 S. Townsend reference a male who was bleeding in front of a residence. When officers arrived they found a 14-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds to the back. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. Continue reading
A recent robbery has occurred on the corner of 5th St. and Hawley in Santa Ana. A woman walked into a family business and stole the owner’s purse. The owner was working by herself.
The robber apparently has a history of theft in the city but the SAPD has not been able to catch the thief. She works with another person. She distracts the workers while someone else swiftly takes the items. Continue reading
Free E-Waste Recycling event today, Sat, June 22, 9am – 3pm, at the Santa Ana United Methodist Church located at 2121 N. Grand Ave, in Santa Ana. A Cal Micro Recycling event.
MOST COMMON ELECTRONIC ITEMS ACCEPTED: Continue reading
Media Advisory
Oracle Odyssey EARTH ART PARTY Presents: Mermaids, Pirate DJ and 3D Black Light Art at OCCCA
Join us for a special “Mermaid Hippening” at the OCCCA on Saturday, June 22 from 6-10 pm, presented by the Isle of Love One Love…One Earth…One World Ocean Forum. A magical evening of Visual Arts, Flow Arts, Wine and Dancing. Find out how you can bring the Mermaid Sanctuary into reality! See videos of real live mermaid performers and see how you can swim with mermaids too. Continue reading
A Breakdancing competition and Full Moon Open Mic will be hosted by El Centro Cultural de Mexico on Saturday, June 22, 2013, with Breakdancing sign-ups starting at 5 pm and Open Mic sign-ups starting at 7:30 pm, at 313 N. Birch St., in Santa Ana.
Details: Continue reading
The Santa Ana Skateboarding Coalition and the Delhi Center are hosting a Skate-a-Thon this Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 10 am to 1 pm, at Centennial Park, located at 3000 W. Edinger Ave., in Santa Ana.
Come skate, show us a trick, learn a trick; visit booths; win prizes; eat; celebrate the accomplishments of the youth from the Santa Ana Skateboarding Coalition. It’s not too late to join our coalition. It’s free & it’s fun for all. Continue reading
Orange County District Attorney, Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 10CF2948: June 21, 2013
SANTA ANA – A father faces trial Monday for the murder of a Santa Ana man after becoming angry over a physical altercation that occurred one month prior between his daughter and the victim. Cesar Gerardo Marta, 41, Omaha, NE, is charged with one felony count of murder and has a 1993 prior strike conviction for robbery. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 55 years to life in state prison. Opening statements are expected to begin Monday, June 24, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. in Department C-41, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading
Jose Luis Berruette
Synopsis:
On November 26, 2010, Juan Hernandez was the victim of a violent gang crime in Santa Ana that resulted in the loss of his left leg. Investigation into the incident identified the suspect as Jose Luis Berruette. The investigation disclosed Jose Berruette fled Santa Ana immediately after the crime(s). It is believed Jose Berruette has been living in Mexicali, Baja Mexico. The Santa Ana Police Department’s Gang Detail is holding an active Felony Warrant of Arrest for Jose Berruette’s apprehension. Continue reading