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While most of us were driving home tonight Santa Ana gangbangers were shooting each other up, in a car-to-car shooting that happened Friday evening, Nov. 3, at around 5:45 p.m., according to the O.C. Register.
The shooting happened in front of a smoke shop located at 230 N. Harbor Blvd., just north of W. 1st St., according to the SAPD. Continue reading
On Thursday, Minh Quang Tran, 40, of Santa Ana was charged with murder and assault with a firearm after he allegedly shot up the Club Bleu Restaurant & Dancing venue in Westminster on Saturday, Oct. 28, leaving one person dead and another injured, according to the O.C. Register.
Hung Khac Chau, 46, a resident of Fountain Valley, was charged with accessory to murder after the fact, according to the OCDA. Continue reading
Oscar Gilbert Felix, 54, of Orange, a nurse with 14 years of experience, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of physically abusing a boy with disabilities, according to the O.C. Register.
The boy’s mother called police on Monday to report that a nanny cam caught the nurse hitting and kicking objects at her son last Friday, according to NBC News. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Case # 16CM02387
Date: November 1, 2017
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Three Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) officers admitted yesterday to committing petty theft and vandalism during a legal search of a marijuana dispensary pursuant to a search warrant.
Defendants:
Submitted to the court a No Contest plea and admitted committing: Continue reading
A teenager walked into El Gallo Giro, located at 1442 S. Bristol St., after being shot Tuesday night at around 8:30 p.m., according to the O.C. Register.
The unidentified 17-year-old victim was taken to a local hospital by an ambulance. He was treated for what was described as a nonlife-threatening wound to his leg, according to the SAPD. Continue reading
County Announces Enforcement of Public Hours, Closure of One Area Along Santa Ana River Trail
Santa Ana, CA (Oct. 30, 2017) — On Friday, November 3, 2017, the County of Orange will begin active enforcement of public hours along the recreational Santa Ana River Trail (SART) that runs adjacent to the Santa Ana River flood control channel. In addition, beginning November 10, the County will permanently close to public use the west side of the flood control channel between 17th Street and Adams Avenue in the City of Fountain Valley.
OC Parks and the Orange County Flood Control District have had permanently posted signage declaring the public access hours along the entirety of the trail, though the hours have been inconsistently enforced. The public access hours will remain the same as currently posted, November 1-February 28 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and March 1-October 31 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Starting November 3, 2017, individuals who access the SART outside of the posted hours will be in violation of state trespass laws and subject to citation. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: Update- Victim Identified – Detectives Investigating Homicide 1100 Block West Brook Street
Victim: Carlos Cervantes (17) Santa Ana
On Friday, October 27, 2017, at approximately 9:50 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department received a call of a fight in the area of Cubbon Street and Baker Street. At approximately 9:55 PM, another call came in of a subject down in the area of 1100 West Brook Street. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: Detectives Investigating Homicide 1100 Block West Brook Street
Victim: Pending Family Notification
On Friday, October 27, 2017, at approximately 9:50 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department received a call of a fight in the area of Cubbon Street and Baker Street. At approximately 9:55 PM, another call came in of a subject down in the area of 1100 West Brook Street.
SAPD officers and Orange County Fire Authority responded. They discovered an unidentified 17-year old male down on the sidewalk suffering apparent stab wounds to his upper torso. Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at 10:08 PM. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
Date: October 27, 2017
DISTRICT ATTORNEY ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF NEW CHIEF AND ASSISTANT CHIEF OF BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas announced today the selection of Paul M. Walters as the Chief of the Bureau of Investigation (Bureau) and Ron Seman as Assistant Chief for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) following a competitive recruitment process. The Bureau is the 32-unit law enforcement division of the OCDA, operating as an investigative agency. The Bureau consists of 130 sworn law enforcement investigators and 90 investigative assistants and technical support members, who provide trial support and investigate original jurisdiction cases.
“The OCDA is excited for this new direction of leadership in the Bureau. Chief Walters brings a unique skillset of knowing how to run a large police department combined with the skills needed to work as an executive in the County,” stated District Attorney Tony Rackauckas. “Assistant Chief Ron Seman led the office during a difficult and transitional time and proved himself to be an effective leader. We are excited to continue our great work in fighting gang crimes, human exploitation and trafficking, DNA and much more. The ever changing landscape of technology and the growing role of the Bureau make these positions challenging, and I am confident in Chief Walters and Assistant Chief Seman.” Continue reading
An Orange County Superior Court judge agreed Friday to delay the re-sentencing of a convicted child molester, Kevin Jonas Rojano-Nieto, but warned the man that he will get 25 years to life in prison when he returns to court in January, according to the O.C. Register.
It looks like Judge M. Marc Kelly learned from his mistake back in 2015 when he took 15 years off of Rojano-Nieto’s mandatory minimum sentence. Continue reading
Update on Sheriff’s Department enhanced homeless outreach
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 26, 2017) – After seven weeks of an enhanced enforcement presence along the Santa Ana Riverbed and in County flood control channels, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, along with partner law enforcement agencies from Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana and Fountain Valley, has made 180 arrests and, in concert with other agencies and organizations, offered services and resources to hundreds.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on Sept. 6 increased efforts along the riverbed, and on Sept. 16 launched an enhanced deployment to target the criminal element proliferating in homeless encampments, while continuing to offer services and resources for those living along the riverbed. Continue reading
Renato Gonzalez, a 35-year old transient, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of attacking a Jack-in-the-Box customer, ransacking a 7-11 and then assaulting a police officer, according to the O.C. Register.
Gonzalez is now facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon, battery on a peace officer and violently resisting arrest, according to the Costa Mesa police. Continue reading
Costa Mesa Police Department
COSTA MESA, Calif. – As part of the Costa Mesa Police Department’s (CMPD) continued commitment to reducing injury and fatalities caused by impaired drivers, a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint will be conducted by CMPD’s Traffic Unit on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. within the city limits.
Halloween is a time for making memories, not causing nightmares. This Halloween, CMPD is reminding Halloween partiers that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. Stay safe and help keep others safe by refraining from impaired driving as DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze. In 2015, there were 55 people killed nationwide in drunk-driving-related crashes, and others were killed by drugged-impaired drivers. If your Halloween celebrating involves alcohol, marijuana or other drugs, it is imperative that you make a plan to get home without getting behind the wheel. Continue reading
A man was shot and wounded in Santa Ana, according to the O.C. Register.
Police officers found a man with a gunshot wound to his upper torso when they responded to reports of shots fired at 11:22 p.m. Sunday at the 1500 block of South Evergreen Street, according to the SAPD. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
Case # 16WF1947
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A felon from Fresno was sentenced to three years and eight months in state prison today for pimping a young woman and illegally possessing a loaded firearm.
Defendant: Adam Rocky Trinidad, 25, Fresno
Pleaded guilty on Aug. 10, 2017, to: Continue reading