Santa Ana Police Department
Location: 401 N. Sullivan
Subject: Indoor Marijuana Grow
On 12/09/15, members of the Santa Ana Police Department’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary Task Force (MMDTF) served a search warrant in Santa Ana at a suspected illegal marijuana cultivation site at 401 N. Sullivan Street. The location is a large, warehouse-type building in an industrial area. The illegal activity was identified after the task force received tips from concerned citizens. Continue reading
KOMEN ORANGE COUNTY UNVEILS LOCAL BREAST HEALTH FINDINGS, AWARDS NEARLY $800,000 TO BREAST HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
KomenUNITY event highlights local progress made in fight against breast cancer
COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 04, 2015 – Susan G. Komen Orange County® today unveiled key breast health findings from its 2015 Community Profile Report at its annual Grants Breakfast at Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. A result of extensive research compiled by leading medical professionals over the course of the year, the report outlines the status of breast health and services in Orange County, and serves as a roadmap for future Komen Orange County initiatives. The first event in a two-part KomenUNITY series drew a crowd of nearly 300 community members and also awarded nearly $800,000 to 11 Orange County nonprofit and community-based organizations implementing culturally appropriate, comprehensive breast health programs in their communities.
Community Profile Report findings included: Continue reading
ZPizza in Santa Ana shut down in mid-November, according to the O.C. Register. They were located at the City Place, which is off of Main St. and Memory Lane, across from the MainPlace Mall.
They still have several Orange County locations in south Santa Ana (at 3941 South Bristol), as well as Aliso Viejo, Anaheim Hills, Brea, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach and Tustin. Continue reading
Operation Warm Wishes Presents: The Gift Of Giving-Christmas Day Breakfast Celebration and Laundry Day for the Homeless and Families in Need!
This Holiday Season, share the Gift of Giving! Christmas is a time to be with family, it’s a time of celebration, it’s a time of giving, and be thankful for what you have been given.
Christmas is also a time to remember those less fortunate, the needy, the forgotten, the homeless. Most of all, Christmas is a time to remember what our Savor Jesus Christ did for us, and in return share that same Love! Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2015
Contact: Zachary Coile 202-224-8120
BOXER PRAISES FINAL PASSAGE OF EDUCATION BILL STRENGTHENING AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Legislation Modernizes and Protects Funding for Afterschool Programs that Benefit More Than 1 Million Children Each Year
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), the chair of the Senate Afterschool Caucus, today praised the final passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which included provisions to modernize afterschool programs nationwide and protects federal investments that help more than 1 million children attend these programs each year. The measure now goes to President Obama for his signature.
“This legislation preserves a dedicated funding stream for afterschool programs so that more than 1 million children will continue to have a safe, enriching place to go when the school day ends,” Senator Boxer said. “The bill also helps states support high-quality afterschool programs, encourages parental engagement and ensures that afterschool activities complement the academic curriculum.” Continue reading
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
STATEMENT, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Emily Morris, 202-225-2965, Emily.Morris@mail.house.gov
REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ HONORS CORPORAL TIBOR RUBIN’S LIFE AND SERVICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement about Corporal Tibor Rubin who passed away on December 5th.
“Garden Grove has lost a remarkably brave and distinguished veteran and Holocaust survivor, Corporal Tibor Rubin. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
Case # 15WF2524
December 9, 2015
SANTA ANA, Calif. – An automobile dealership owner and an accounting firm owner were charged and arraigned for filing approximately $1.2 million in fraudulent tax returns. Young Eui Hong, 51, and James Jun Kul Pak, 49, both of Garden Grove, are each charged with six felony counts of unlawful failure to transfer public funds, six felony counts of grand theft by an employee, four felony counts of making a false and fraudulent return over $25,000 tax liability, and sentencing enhancement allegations for aggravated white collar crime over $500,000 and property loss over $200,000. If convicted, Hong and Pak face a maximum sentence of 19 years in state prison. The defendants are scheduled for a pre-trial hearing Dec. 18, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. in Department W-12, West Justice Center, Westminster.
At the time of the crimes, Hong was the owner of Grand Motors, Inc., an automobile dealership, and Pak owned an accounting firm in Garden Grove, which conducted accounting work for Hong’s dealership. Continue reading
County Joins Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Wireless Carriers
(Santa Ana, CA) — Orange County has joined with 10 other California counties and dozens of other government entities across the state in a lawsuit filed by a whistleblower against Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile alleging they collectively overcharged government customers by more than $100 million.
The suit, brought in Sacramento County Superior Court under the California False Claims Act, alleges that the wireless carriers ignored cost-saving requirements included in master contracts under which their services were purchased by various government entities. The Orange County Board of Supervisors authorized joining the lawsuit on September 22, 2015. However, the lawsuit was filed under seal until this week. Continue reading
NO-BURN ALERT: MANDATORY WOOD-BURNING BAN IN EFFECT TODAY AND TOMORROW FOR RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH COAST AIR BASIN
All Indoor and Outdoor Residential Wood Burning Prohibited Due to High Air Pollution Predicted for Today and Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has issued a residential no-burn alert effective Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10, 2015, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the greater Los Angeles area, Orange County and the Inland Empire.
SCAQMD reminds residents in these areas that burning wood in their fireplaces is prohibited from midnight tonight through midnight on Thursday night. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 7, 2015
Contact: Shari L. Freidenrich, (714) 834-7625, Treasurer@ttc.ocgov.com
Property Tax Payment Deadline is Thursday, December 10!
Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari Freidenrich reminds Orange County property owners that the first installment of property taxes is due no later than Thursday, December 10, 2015. Payments not received by Thursday will incur a 10% late fee penalty unless they have a United States Postal Service stamp dated on or before December 10. Current first installment secured property tax receipts are nearly 2% ahead of the same time last year, with $136 million more in property taxes being received.
“Last year, we received over 50% of property tax payments electronically. Taxpayer payments online by eCheck are the fastest growing payment method and property tax payments by eCheck have almost doubled in the last several years” Treasurer Freidenrich said. “This secure online payment option using a bank account does not charge any service fees to the taxpayer, and the taxpayer receives same day payment credit to their property tax account.” Taxpayers can make payments using this method up to midnight on December 10 by going to ocgov.com/octaxbill or scanning the QR code below. Taxpayers can also include their e-mail address to have their payment receipt e-mailed directly to them and have it printed as well. The receipt now includes the property address and the APN. Continue reading
A wake for Tin Nguyen, a 31-year-old Santa Ana resident who was killed in the recent San Bernardino mass terrorist shooting, will be held on Friday, Dec. 11, and funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, according to the O.C. Register.
The wake is set for at 10 a.m. this Friday in Room 1 at the Peek Funeral Home, 7801 Bolsa Ave., Westminster. The funeral services are set for 8 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Saint Barbara, 730 S. Euclid St., Santa Ana. The burial will be at Good Shepherd Cemetery, 8301 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, after the funeral service. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: Requesting public’s assistance in locating vehicle wanted in fatal hit and run collision
Summary:
On 12/8/15 at 4:36 a.m., an elderly couple was standing at a bus stop on the northwest corner of McFadden Avenue and Center Street in front of the Southwest Senior Center. An eyewitness said a dark colored SUV was eastbound on McFadden, approaching Center. The SUV veered into opposing lanes and onto the north sidewalk, striking the bus bench and the two pedestrians. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
TONY RACKAUCKAS, District Attorney
Case # 15CF2635
Date: November 30, 2015
CONVICTED FELON CHARGED FOR PIMPING AND PANDERING WOMAN AND CARRYING LOADED FIREARM IN PUBLIC
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A convicted felon has been charged for pimping and pandering a woman and carrying a loaded firearm in public. Andrew Michael Meteau, 29, Pomona, is charged with one felony count of pimping, one felony count of pandering, one felony count of carrying a loaded firearm in public with a prior conviction, one felony count of possession of a firearm by a felon, and sentencing enhancement allegations for two prior felony convictions for carrying a loaded firearm in public in 2005 in Los Angeles County and possession of a firearm by a felon in 2012 in San Bernardino County and not remaining free for a period of five years of both prison custody and the commission of his two prior felonies. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of eight years and eight months in state prison. He was arraigned Nov. 24, 2015, and is being held on $100,000 bail and must prove the money is from a legal and legitimate source before posting bond. He is scheduled for pre-trial Dec. 4, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. in Department C-55, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana.
Circumstances of the Case
Meteau is accused of being a pimp who exploits women for financial gain. Victims are often required to turn over all payment they receive for sex acts from sex purchasers to their pimp. Failure to follow these rules can result in physical and/or emotional abuse. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
Case # 14WF4144
Date: December 1, 2015
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer was convicted today of attempting to commit a lewd act with a 12-year-old girl and indecent exposure to five female victims in Huntington Beach. Ryan Eric Galliher, 33, Huntington Beach, was found guilty by a jury of one felony count of attempted lewd act upon a child under 14 years old, one felony count of contacting a minor with the intent to commit a lewd act, six misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure, and one misdemeanor count of engaging in lewd conduct. He faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration at his sentencing on Dec. 18, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. in Department C-29, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana.
At the time of the crimes, Galliher was employed as an officer with the LAPD. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
Case # 15CF2645
Date: November 30, 2015
MAN CHARGED WITH PANDERING AND ATTEMPTING TO PIMP WOMAN IN SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man has been charged with pandering and attempting to pimp a woman in Santa Ana. Lamont Lee Stcyr, 20, Dixon, is charged with one felony count of attempted pimping and one felony count of pandering. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of six years in state prison. He is currently in custody in Contra Costa County and awaiting extradition to Orange County.
Circumstances of the Case
Stcyr is accused of being a pimp who exploits women for financial gain. On May 15, 2015, Stcyr is accused of driving 20-year-old Jane Doe to an area known for prostitution and human trafficking in Santa Ana with the intent to have the victim engage in commercial sex for his benefit. A nearby Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) officer noticed the victim getting out of the defendant’s vehicle and approached the defendant’s vehicle. SAPD investigated this case and arrested the defendant a short time later. Continue reading