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Man shot and killed by SAPD police officers during a robbery investigation

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Roman Reyna, Santa Ana 2 Comments

Police fatally shot a man in Santa Ana on Friday morning during a robbery investigation, in the area near Third and South Shelton streets, according to the O.C. Register.

SAPD police officers found a car in the 1000 block of West Third Street, in Santa Ana, between 10 and 11 a.m. on Friday that that matched the description of a vehicle that was involved in an earlier robbery. They had been searching for the vehicle and a suspect.

As the officers approached the car they encountered a man and he was subsequently shot and killed by the officers. Police believe the shooting occurred outside of the Charger. Continue reading→

Man robs a Santa Ana 96 Cent Store and steals the employee’s car too

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the 96 Cents Up Store in the 1500 block of West First Street, on Tuesday morning, at around 9:35 a.m., according to the O.C. Register.

A man with a knife not only took the money from the store’s cash register – he also grabbed the keys to the store employee’s 2007 Toyota Highlander, and used it to get away, on West First St. Continue reading→

Young, tattoed woman a person of interest in hotel robberies

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Hotels, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: UPDATE: Detectives Request Additional Media and Public Assistance in Identifying Female of Interest

On Tuesday, January 6, 2015, Santa Ana Police Department detectives initiated an investigation after an attempted robbery at the Double Tree Hotel located at 201 E. MacArthur in the city of Santa Ana.

Detectives suspect Christopher Herrera approached the victim from behind as he entered his room and demanded money. After the victim refused, Herrera physically assaulted the victim before fleeing the area of the room and exiting an elevator with two unknown females. Continue reading→

Police seek additional victims of robbery suspects who targeted hotels

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Investigators Seek Additional Victims of Robbery Suspects

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTBx20c3lHE

SANTA ANA, Calif. – (February 13, 2015) –On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, Sandy Cacero, 24, La Palma and Christopher Herrera, 27, Bell Gardens, were arrested in connection with robbery that occurred in the city of Dana Point. Cacero and Herrera were arrested in the city of La Palma following an investigation immediately following the incident.

On Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Orange County Sheriff’s investigators began investigating a robbery at the Best Western Hotel located at 34280 Pacific Coast Highway in the city of Dana Point. Investigators suspect Herrera and Cacero arrived at the hotel to meet the victim after corresponding on the website Backpages.com. During the contact at the hotel, Herrera and Cacera physically assaulted, peppered sprayed and robbed the victim of his cash, cellular phone and tablet. They were last seen leaving the hotel in a white, 2013 Nissan Maxima, CA license plate #6XCC446 (photo attached). Continue reading→

Police seek man who robbed the RA Food Store, in Ward 1

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana, Vince Sarmiento Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Santa Ana Police Robbery Detectives request Media and Publics assistance in identifying armed Robbery Suspect

Location: RA Food Store, 2225 South Main Street

Occurred: Monday 02/02/2015 at 10 p.m.

Suspect: Male Hispanic, 28-32 years old, 6ft to 6’-7”, 170 to 180 lbs., medium build with brown hair and eyes, goatee, medium brown complexion. Suspect was wearing a red long sleeve button up shirt, gray beanie, black denim pants, black sneakers and was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. Continue reading→

Christmas burglar arrested after homeowner wounds him with a shotgun

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Fullerton Leave a comment

Picture courtesy of ABC News

Anaheim Police Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 25, 2014
Released by: Lt. Bob Dunn, Contact: (714) 497-6330

Subject: Suspect Arrested in Anaheim Hills Residential Burglary

At about 11:30 p.m. on December 24, 2014, Anaheim Police were called to the 8300 block of E. Quiet Canyon Court for a burglary in progress. A homeowner saw a male with a ski mask trying to break into a downstairs window of his home. Before police arrived, the suspect fled on foot and was not located during an area search.

On December 25, 2014 at about 3:30 a.m., Anaheim Police were called to a residence in the 900 block of S. Country Glen Way reference a burglary in progress. A homeowner found a male wearing a black ski mask inside his home. The male resident confronted the suspect and a physical altercation ensued. During the altercation, the suspect struck the male resident with a metal object – believed to be a wrench. The male resident retrieved a shotgun kept inside the home. As the suspect began to flee, the male resident fired one shot at the suspect. The suspect continued to run and was quickly out of sight. Continue reading→

Two men arrested for a home invasion robbery in Councilwoman Martinez’ Ward 2

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Michele Martinez, Santa Ana 8 Comments

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD ROBBERY DETECTIVES ARREST TWO FOR HOME INVASION ROBBERY

DETECTIVES BELIEVE ARRESTEES MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OTHER REPORTED AND UNREPORTED ROBBERIES

Arrested:

1. Alfonso Cisneros (35) Santa Ana
2. Javier Cabezas (46) Santa Ana

On Tuesday 12/16/14, at 9:20 a.m., three victims were sleeping in the rear garage of an apartment unit in the 600 block of South Sycamore Street. They woke up to find two suspects with handguns in the room. All three victims were restrained with zip ties; one of the victims was also pistol whipped across the head and face resulting in a three-inch laceration to his head and facial swelling. The victims were robbed of cell phones, a small amount of money and a gold chain. Robbery detectives responded to assist with the investigation. Continue reading→

Investigators seek iPhone thieves who robbed a Verizon store in south O.C.

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2014

Contact: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org

Investigators Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspects

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at approximately 7:20 p.m, a robbery occurred at the Verizon 4G Wireless store located at 120 North El Camino Real. The suspects entered the store and demanded iPhones that were being stored in the back of the store. No weapon was seen or threatened by the suspects and they were seen leaving the location in a late model, grey or light blue, Toyota mini-van.

The suspects are described as male, Hispanics or Asians, 5 feet 7 inches tall, medium build, hoodie sweatshirts, dark colored pants and black ski masks. One suspect was wearing a red baseball cap. Continue reading→

The SAPD is seeking help in identifying man who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Robbery Detectives Request Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Bank Robbery

Location: Wells Fargo Bank 3925 South Bristol Street

Suspect Description: Male, Black, 25-31 years old, 5’7”, wearing a grey beanie and grey sweat pants

Details: On November 5, 2014 at 12:07pm the suspect entered the Wells Fargo Bank at 3925 South Bristol Street. Once inside the suspect handed a note to a teller demanding money from her cash drawer. The teller complied with the suspect’s demand and gave him an undetermined amount of US currency from her cash drawer. The suspect fled the bank on foot. Continue reading→

Investigators looking for armed man who robbed La Pico Market

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County, Stanton Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org/Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Investigators Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect

STANTON, Calif. – (October 15, 2014) – On Tuesday, September 14, 2014 at approximately 11:35 p.m., an armed robbery occurred at the La Pico Market located at 10480 Beach Boulevard in the city of Stanton. The suspect brandished a knife and threatened both the store employee and customers. The loss was an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and a bottle of alcohol. Continue reading→

Burglary suspects who crashed in north Santa Ana identified

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org/Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Burglary Suspects Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. – (October 9, 2014) – On Wednesday, October 8, 2014, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Harold Nathaniel Reese, 28, Los Angeles; Antwain Travon Smith, 28, Los Angeles; Raven Samone Queen, 19, Compton and John Smith, 24, Los Angeles, in connection with a residential burglary that occurred in the Nellie Gail Ranch community of Laguna Hills.

On October 8, 2014 deputies were conducting saturated patrols in the area of the Nellie Gail Ranch community following multiple residential burglaries over the last several months. During the course of saturated patrol effort, deputies observed a vehicle occupied by four subjects, believed to be connected to a recent residential burglary. Deputies initiated a traffic stop of the vehicle on Oso Parkway; however, the vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit ensued onto the northbound Interstate 5 freeway. Continue reading→

The Food 4 Less robbery suspect has been arrested

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Robbery Detectives Identify Suspect in Food 4 Less after community members sees suspect during TV News story.

Arrested: Antonio Delgado Juarez (35) Santa Ana

Details: On 9/25/14, SAPD Robbery Detectives requested the media and community’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the 9/18/14 robbery of a Food 4 Less grocery store. After the story aired on television (unknown which Station), detectives received a tip from a community member who advised that they had watched the story and believed they knew who the suspect was. Detectives were provided information that led them to suspect Antonio Delgado Juarez. The Detectives found that suspect Juarez was already in SAPD custody on an unrelated incident. On 9/22/2014, Juarez was taken into custody by SAPD for Burglary, Battery and Possession of Burglary Tools. Continue reading→

The SAPD needs help tracking down a man who robbed a Food 4 Less on S. Bristol

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Robbery Detectives Request Media and Public Assistance In Identifying Robbery Suspect

SYNOPSIS: On 09/18/14 at about 0957 hours, the above depicted suspect entered the Food 4 Less grocery store. After entering the store, the suspect used a handicap motorized scooter to ride around the store. The suspect dismounted the scooter, approached the store manager from behind and placed him in a headlock. The suspect forced the manager to the front office. Inside of the office, the suspect ordered the manager and bookkeeper to fill his backpack with cash. The manager and bookkeeper complied. The suspect also ordered the manager to handover his vehicle keys. The manager complied and gave the suspect his vehicle keys. The suspect then grabbed the manager by the arm and walked him to his vehicle.

After reaching the manager’s vehicle, the manager fled as the suspect entered the vehicle. As of 09/24/14, the manager’s vehicle is still outstanding. Continue reading→

SAPD detectives need your help to find an armed robber

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Robbery Detectives request media and Public assistance identifying suspect in armed robbery

Location: Auto Zone, 810 S. Harbor Boulevard

Suspect: Male, Hispanic, 28-38 yrs. old, 5’6”-5’8” tall, 150-170 lbs., black mustache, tattoos on arms and legs; wearing black baseball hat with white logo, sunglasses, white/brown checkered shirt, black sleeve on left arm, beige shorts, white sneakers; and carrying small dark blue-colored bag

Suspect Vehicle: Silver 2002-2007 Mitsubishi SUV 4-door

Weapon: Black semi-automatic handgun Continue reading→

Sheriff’s Department searching for Mission Viejo home invasion robbery suspect

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County Leave a comment

The above sketch of the suspect is based on the victim’s description

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Investigators Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Residential Robbery Suspect

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. – (August 22, 2014) – On Friday, August 22, 2014 at approximately 11:30 a.m., a residential robbery occurred at 23300 block of Via Linda, Mission Viejo. The suspect forced open the front door of the residence and confronted an 82 year old female victim while she was lying in bed watching television. The suspect looked at the victim and told her “don’t move” while he ransacked her bedroom as well as other rooms in the residence.

The suspect is described as a male, Caucasian, 25-30 years old, 5’6” to 5’8” tall, 150-160 lbs., brown normal length hair, wearing a white t-shirt, black pants and no facial hair. No weapon or vehicle was seen. Continue reading→