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The SAPD is looking for an identity theft suspect who used an ATM at a local 7-11 store

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives Request Assistance In Identifying Suspect In Identity Theft Case

On 9/16/2017, at approximately 1:58 PM, the suspect entered the 7-Eleven store at 103 S. Harbor Blvd., in Santa Ana, and used the ATM inside multiple times. The suspect fraudulently withdrew $1,000.00 from a victim’s bank account.

Suspect appears to be wearing a shirt that says “Basketball Never Stops” and red shoes. The suspect is believed to have made fraudulent withdrawals at 7-Eleven ATMs in Upland and Westminster as well. Continue reading→

Santa Ana mother of four arrested for suspected child abuse

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Detectives Arrest Mother Of Four For Child Abuse – 13 Month Old Child In Critical Condition

Sacil Lucero (26) Santa Ana, a 26-year-old mother of four, was arrested Sunday for physically abusing her 13-month-old twins. Sacil Lucero, currently pregnant with her fifth child, was arrested after her daughter was taken to UCI Medical Center unresponsive and lifeless. Lucero claimed her child fell in the bathroom but the victim had major trauma to her head and had signs of physical abuse. The victim had multiple injuries and is listed in critical condition. Continue reading→

The SAPD has arrested a suspect in yesterday’s murder of a woman in DTSA

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Detectives Make Arrest In Homicide -300 Block East Fourth Street

SAPD Detectives Make Arrest In Homicide -300 Block East Fourth Street

Victim/DECEASED: Shannon Pearce Likens, (38), Santa Ana.

Suspect/ARRESTED: Prentis John Hill (39), Santa Ana.

On Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 11:33 AM, SAPD officers responded to a domestic violence call at 316 West 4th Street, #209. Upon arrival, they found the apartment door closed. There was no answer. Neighboring tenants reported a violent altercation and that the male suspect fled the building prior to the arrival of police. Continue reading→

A woman was murdered in her Downtown Santa Ana apartment today

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives Investigating Homicide – 300 Block Of West Fourth Street

On Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 11:33 a.m., SAPD police officers responded to a domestic violence call at 316 West 4th Street #209. Upon arrival, they found the apartment closed. There was no answer at the door. Neighboring tenants reported a violent altercation and the male half fleeing the building prior to the arrival of police. Continue reading→

Santa Ana car thieves led police on a pursuit before crashing near Corona on Friday night

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Three people in a stolen car were arrested Friday night, Dec. 15, after a police pursuit that began in Santa Ana and ended near Corona, according to the O.C. Register.

SAPD police officers tried to pull over a stolen Nissan Sentra near the intersection of Broadway and Cubbon St. just before 9 p.m. on Friday night, but the suspects sped off staring a pursuit that proceeded north on the 5 Freeway and then East on the 91 Fwy. Continue reading→

A man was shot dead while driving near Mater Dei High School on Friday night

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Advisory: Detectives Investigating Homicide – 1300 Block Of South Bristol

On Friday, December 15, 2017, at 10:42 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department received reports of shots fired and a traffic collision in the area of Bristol Street and McFadden Avenue. Officers responded to the area and located the scene of an apparent single vehicle traffic collision. Officers observed a compact pick-up truck on the green belt east of the east sidewalk at 1300 South Bristol Street. Continue reading→

The SAPD is looking for a total loser who tried to rob Craig Liquor

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives Requesting Media And Community Assistance In Identifying Attempt Robbery – Assault And Battery Suspect

Location: Craig Liquor, 1200 W. MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana, CA

A robbery suspect attempted to steal by force a twelve pack of beer and fought with the clerk. The suspect threw several beer cans at the clerk, striking him. The suspect ran out of the store and left the location in a green SUV. Continue reading→

A burglary suspect allegedly on drugs crashed while fleeing from the SAPD

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The SAPD had their hands full on Friday night, Dec. 8, when they arrested Leoncio Gutierrez, a suspect thought to be on drugs who was driving on the wrong side of the road when he ran a red light and crashed into two cars – all while he was fleeing from the police, according to the O.C. Register.

The pursuit happened as the SAPD was responding to a commercial burglary on South Lyon St. A witness had reported seeing 80 suspects breaking into a building. Apparently there was a rave going on nearby. Continue reading→

The SAPD is conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on 12/9

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD conducting DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint Sat, December 9th, 2017, 9:30PM – 2:30AM, 3500 W 5th Street

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturday December 9th, 2017. It will begin at 9:30 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at 2:30 a.m. It will be conducted in the area of 3500 W 5th Street, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading→

The SAPD is investigating an early morning fatal gang-related shooting

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives Investigating Homicide 300 Block East 17th Street

Victim: Pending Notification – Male (36)

On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at 1:41 AM, the Santa Ana Police Department received reports of a shooting and a man down in the parking lot of the 7-11 convenience store at 302 East 17th Street. Officers arrived and found a 36 year-old male suffering a gunshot wound to his upper body.

Orange County Fire Authority personnel arrived, treated, and transported the victim to a local trauma center for treatment. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 2:12 AM. Continue reading→

A man died after being shot early this morning in Santa Ana

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Advisory: SAPD Detectives Investigating Homicide -900 Block South Standard Avenue

Victim: Raul Rios (26) Santa Ana

On 12-3-17 at approximately 2:03 a.m. the Santa Ana Police Department received reports of a man down in the alley behind 923 S. Standard Avenue. Officers arrived and found a 25 year-old male victim of a gunshot wound. OCFA personnel arrived and transported the victim to a local trauma center for treatment.

The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 4:19 a.m. Continue reading→

Four suspects arrested after the fatal shooting of Mariano Labra Ramos

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Advisory: SAPD Detectives Investigating Homicide – 1900 Block West Myrtle -Four Suspects In Custody

Victim: Mariano Labra Ramos (36) Santa Ana

On 12-1-17 at approximately 1:28 p.m. the Santa Ana Police Department received reports of a man down in the alley behind 1909 W. Myrtle Street. Officers arrived and found Mariano Labra Ramos, a 36 year-old male victim of a gunshot wound. OCFA personnel arrived and transported the victim to a local trauma center for treatment. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 2:55 p.m. Continue reading→

A man was shot and killed this afternoon near Santa Ana’s Kidworks

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A 36-year-old man was shot and killed in Santa Ana this afternoon, according to the O.C. Register.

The shooting happened at about 1:30 p.m. at the 1900 block of West Myrtle Street, according to the SAPD. That is right by Santa Ana’s Kidworks, a non-profit that employs Santa Ana City Councilman David Benavides.

Police found the victim in an alley with a gunshot wound in his lower torso. Continue reading→

The SAPD is looking for a man suspected of rape in DTSA

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Detectives Request Media And Community Assistance In Locating Wanted Suspect In Attempted Rape Case

Suspect: Gildardo Cortez Martinez (29) believed to be in Orange County area

Synopsis: On 05/21/2017, at 3:34 a.m. , a 25 year-old victim was walking northbound on Broadway Street where she was pulled down the stairwell to the Copper Door and was sexually assaulted. The above suspect has been identified through evidence collected at the scene, as Gildardo Cortez Martinez (29). Martinez has an outstanding warrant for driving under the influence. Continue reading→

The SAPD is looking for witnesses who saw yesterday’s fatal motorcycle accident

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Collision Investigation Unit Looking For Any Potential Witnesses To Fatal Auto vs Motorcycle Collision

Deceased: Reno Nicklaus Carothers (26) Santa Ana

On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at approximately 5:30 p.m., our officers responded to the intersection of Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue in regards to a motorcycle vs. vehicle collision with the motorcyclist reported to still be in the roadway. OCFA responded and briefly treated the motorcyclist at the scene before pronouncing him deceased. Continue reading→