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Possible lock down at Esqueda Elementary School due to an alleged bomb threat

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We are hearing from our readers that the Santa Ana School Police has lock down Esqueda Elementary on Main And Warner St., in Santa Ana.

One reader tipped us off that there was an alleged bomb threat at Main and Warner. Continue reading→

90-year-old man dies after being struck by a car at Harbor Blvd. and Westminster Ave.

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Tran Nguyen, of Lake Forest, a 90-year-old man died on Sunday after he was hit by a car while crossing an intersection in Santa Ana, according to the O.C. Register.

The accident happened at the intersection of Harbor Blvd. and Westminster Ave. Police received a call on Sunday at 9:24 a.m. and when they arrived at the scene they found the victim lying on the ground. Continue reading→

Man convicted of sexually assaulting a Santa Ana 15-year-old girl for 10 years

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ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE

Case # 14CF1692

Date: March 4, 2016

MAN CONVICTED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING FRIEND’S 15-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER FOR 10 YEARS

FULLERTON, Calif. – A man was convicted today of sexually assaulting a friend’s 15-year-old daughter for a decade. Isidro Medrano Garcia, 42, Bell Gardens, was found guilty by a jury today of three felony counts of lewd acts on a minor. Garcia faces a maximum sentence of fouryears and four months in state prison at his sentencing on April 15, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. in Department N-11, North Justice Center, Fullerton.

The victim testified to the following in trial: Continue reading→

Suspect in stabbing death at Underground DTSA arrested by the SAPD

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: UPDATE – SAPD Detectives Investigating A Stabbing Death

Suspect arrested; Juan Angel Rivera (21) Santa Ana – no booking photo at this time, will update when available. Suspect will be booked for the charge of Murder.

1st UPDATE: Victim has been identified as Nathan Joe Alfaro (23) Westminster.

Summary: Thu, 3/3/16 10:37pm, Officers responded to Underground DTSA (Nightclub) at 220 East Third St. reference a call of a stabbing. The male victim, Nathan Joe Alfara (23) was inside the venue listening to punk music, when an altercation ensued and the suspect, Juan Angel Rivera (21) stabbed the victim in the upper torso. Continue reading→

Man stabbed to death at a Top Acid Thursday punk rock show at Underground DTSA

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It has happened again. A young man, Nathan Joe Alfaro, of Westminster, was murdered in Downtown Santa Ana, this time at a concert venue called Underground DTSA, on Thursday night, according to the O.C. Register.

A 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed when a fight broke out at about 10:30 p.m., inside Underground DTSA, which is located at 220 East Third St., in Santa Ana’s East End Promenade.

The fight broke out as the second of five punk rock bands scheduled to perform Thursday night was playing. “It was just one psycho dude who started a mosh pit,” musician Laena Geronimo said, according to KTLA. Continue reading→

The arrest of 113 Santa Ana gangbangers has reduced shootings by 29%

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Santa Ana Experiences 29% Decrease in Shootings

In response to an increase in gang-related shootings during the month of January, 2016, the Santa Ana Police Department has deployed additional police officers and detectives to conduct proactive crime enforcement. This directed enforcement was purposefully concentrated in areas of our community most impacted by gang activity. The results thus far include 23 guns seized and 113 gang members arrested by SAPD gang detectives, and a 29% decrease in shootings during the month of February alone. Continue reading→

Police looking for a mom who vandalized a meter maid’s car in DTSA after getting a parking ticket

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives Request Assistance Identifying A Female Suspect Who Vandalized A Santa Ana City Vehicle

Suspect: Female/Hispanic 20-30 years old, 5-02 to 5-04, thin build, dark hair, possible blue eyes

Location: 116 W. 4th Street Santa Ana, CA

Synopsis: On 02/04/16, at approximately 1440 hours, a female suspect is caught on video as she vandalized a Santa Ana parking control vehicle after being issued a parking citation.

The suspect keyed the hood of the vehicle with profanity and fled the scene in a black colored 1998 Honda Accord 4 door sedan, California license # 2LPH359. Continue reading→

Santa Ana gangbanger captured after a police pursuit

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Suspect Wanted In Pursuit and Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Police Officer Captured

Arrested: Jesse Angel Ramos (20) Santa Ana

Booking Charges: Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Police Officer, Felony Evading and Hit and Run Collision

Summary: Thursday, 2-25-16, at approximately 3:07PM, a SAPD motor officer attempted to stop a black Ford Mustang for traffic violations in the area of 5th and Jackson when the driver accelerated and failed to yield.

A pursuit ensued during which the suspect vehicle collided with a civilian’s vehicle and continued to flee. At one point, the suspect stopped and began backing directly at the motor officer, using the suspect vehicle as a weapon. The motor officer was able to avoid the suspect vehicle. Continue reading→

Ernesto Canepa’s family is protesting his shooting by the SAPD, in DTSA today

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The family and friends of Ernesto Canepa, a man shot to death by SAPD police officers on February 27, 2015, are holding a protest this afternoon at the corner of 3rd and Shelton in DTSA, according to a Facebook page.

Canepa was suspected of stealing a necklace from a grandmother in Santa Ana, in front of her grandkids.

The OCDA recently announced the results of their investigation into this police shooting and as usual they found the police to be innocent. Continue reading→

KKK members stabbed three counter-protesters at a rally in Anaheim today

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Several people were stabbed, one with a flag pole, during a brawl on Saturday morning between self-described Ku Klux Klan members and counter-protesters at Pearson Park, in Anaheim today, according to the O.C. Register.

The attack happened at around 11 a.m. this morning when five KKK members showed up at Pearson Park. The KKK leaders had announced their intention to rally at the park earlier this week. The clan members drove up in a vehicle and were confronted by protesters right away.

The Anaheim Police claimed that the protesters attacked the Klansmen. Continue reading→

Three Santa Ana gangbangers arrested for 2014 muder

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Detectives Arrest Three Suspects In 2014 Gang Related Homicide

Arrested: Jesus Manuel Nevarez Jr., (18), Santa Ana

Suspects 2 and 3 Male Juveniles

On September 7, 2014, a gang-related murder occurred in the 1400 block of South Center in the city of Santa Ana.

The victim, Edgar Antonio Ojeda 24 year-old, was fatally shot during a gang-related confrontation. Continue reading→

SAPD DUI checkpoint set for this Saturday night

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD conducting DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Sat, Feb 27nd, 2016, 9:00PM to 3:00AM, 2100 S. Raitt Street

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturday, February 27nd, 2016. It will begin at 9:00 PM and is scheduled to conclude at 3:00AM. It will be conducted in the area of 2100 S. Raitt Street, Santa Ana, CA. Continue reading→

Santa Ana man arrested for faking out victims via Craiglist by pretending to be a high end car dealer

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD DETECTIVES ARREST SUSPECT FOR GRAND THEFT SCAM

Santa Ana Police Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division have arrested Michael Garduno, age 25, of Santa Ana, for Grand Theft. Detectives believe Garduno met victims after posting Craigslist ads offering to sell high end vehicles he didn’t actually own at a steep discount. In fact, the vehicles he offered for sale were owned by various local auto dealers and were for sale on their lots. The suspect convinced the victim he was authorized to sell the vehicles, collected cash from the victims, and then fled.

In one incident, the Audi South Coast dealership in the Santa Ana Auto Mall Drive had a 2013 Audi S5 for sale on their used car lot listed at $38,995. Garduno listed this same vehicle for sale on Craigslist for $9,000. The victim contacted Garduno and began corresponding via text message about the vehicle. Garduno claimed the Audi dealership was selling the vehicle for him on consignment. Continue reading→

Santa Ana gangbanger speeds through a neighborhood then escapes after a police pursuit

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A 20-year-old Santa Ana gangbanger was driving 69 mph in a 30 mph zone today, at 3:07 p.m., at 5th and North Jackson Streets, when an SAPD motorcyle officer tried to pull him over, according to the O.C. Register.

Most folks would pull over – but not this gangbanger. He sped off and led the police on a short car chase.

The suspect eventually became trapped in a neighborhood, so of course he put the car in reverse and tried to run over the motorcycle officer. Continue reading→

Gangbanger with past felony convictions pleads guilty to causing a police pursuit in Santa Ana

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Manuel Burciaga, a 42-year-old man sentenced last month to 31 years to life in prison for a gang-related fatal shooting in Santa Ana two decades ago pleaded guilty this Tuesday to triggering the police chase that led him to face justice for the 1993 murder, according to the O.C. Register.

Burciaga admitted to numerous felony charges including evading police, possession of a firearm by a felon, participating in gang activity and possession of a gun in a school zone. His sentence will also be enhanced as he also admitted to allegations of gang activities. he is  set to be sentenced on Aug. 18. Continue reading→