There were 250 crimes reported in Santa Ana for the week ending on Dec. 1, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping.
The most common crime reported was Assaults, with 64 incidents. Here is the entire weekly report: Continue reading
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SAPD arrests two suspects in cold case murder of Juan Manual Diaz
Homicide Detectives working on new leads in the 11-2-2011 Murder of Juan Manual Diaz identified two suspects they believe committed the shooting death. On 12-3-2013 Detectives arrested Steve Moreno (25) Santa Ana during a traffic stop in the City of Santa Ana. The second suspect Emmanuel Vega (29) Eastvale was located at his place of employment in the City of Chino as well as the vehicle belonging to him a 2003 Toyota 4 Runner. Detectives believe the vehicle was used during the murder.
Arrested: Both booked into the SAPD Jail Continue reading
SAPD arrests two for school burglaries and recover stolen iPads and laptops
There were two separate burglaries reported at Hazard Elementary at 4218 West Hazard in Santa Ana. The first burglary occurred sometime between the dates of November 22-26. The second occurred between November 26 and December 2nd. During the two burglaries a total of 69 Apple iPads and nine Apple iMac laptop computers were taken. There was no suspect information at the time of these crimes.
On 12-3-2013 the police department received information that lead officers to a computer repair shop located in the 2600 block of West 17th street. At the business, officers located 18 of the Pads and all nine of the iMac laptops belonging to Hazard Elementary School. Detectives following up on leads obtained during the investigation located suspect #1 Javier Cruz Perez (38) of Santa Ana in possession of 12 additional iPads. Continue reading
Fire causes over $1M in damage at a Santa Ana marijuana growing operation
Scene from the movie The Pineapple Express, which featured the explosion of an indoor marijuana growing operation
A marijuana growing operation was discovered early Sunday morning, at about 1:10 a.m., when a fire broke out at a business complex in Santa Ana, at the Warner/Fairview Business Park in the 2200 block of South Fairview Street, Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said, according to the O.C. Register.
Three out of the nine businesses in the shopping center sustained heavy smoke and fire damage. The cause is under investigation, according to ABC News.
The O.C. Register also reported that: Continue reading
SAPD seeks help locating missing woman named Martha Anaya
Synopsis: 28 year-old, Martha Anaya was reported missing. Martha is known to frequent the areas of 1st and Lyon. Anaya left her residence without her belongings and has not contacted her family, or minor child, which is out of character for her.
nyone with information as to the whereabouts of Martha Anaya is asked to contact: Investigator Velarde-Reyes 714 245-8393 or SAPD Dispatch 714 834-4211. Continue reading
SAPD DUI checkpoint set for Sat., Nov. 30
SAPD Advisory: Police Department conducting DUI/Drivers License checkpoint Saturday Nov 30th 7:30PM – 1:30AM area of 3300 W. 5th
SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT
The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, November 30th, 2013. It will begin at 7:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 3300 W. 5th Street, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading
There were over 320 crimes reported in Santa Ana during the week of Nov. 11-17
There were over 320 crimes reported in Santa Ana during the week of Nov. 11-17, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is how the crime trends broke down:
- 75 Assaults
- 63 Thefts/Larceny
- 39 Drug/Alcohol Violations
- 36 Motor Vehicle Thefts
- 35 Vehicle Break-Ins Continue reading
Suspected burglars arrested after they jump down a 10 story hotel
Officers responded to the Mobile Gas station reference a report of a beer run. The clerk advised that the 2 suspects (males in their early 20s) had been involved in an earlier beer run at about 520 PM and had returned at 620 Pm to do another.
Following the second theft, the clerk followed the two suspects and saw that they entered the Embassy Suites at 1325 E. Dyer. Working with hotel management, officers located the room where the suspects were partying on the 10th floor. Continue reading
SAPD arrests suspects who used a blowtorch and tire iron to assault victims
UPDATE: Officer have learned the suspect arrest Fortino Rueda provided a false name to arresting officers. He used the name of a family member and he has now been identified as Peter Saul Rueda (31) Santa Ana. He has been charged with additional charge of PC 529(a)(1)False Impersonation
Police Department received numerous 911 calls of a large fight 800 North Fairview. Officers found the Victim (42/M) parked his truck loaded with garden equipment, at the location before entering the donut shop to purchase coffee and donuts. A witness (victim’s coworker) drove into the same parking lot to notice the three suspects (M/33 -F/34-M/unk) stealing garden equipment from the victim’s truck. The witness blocked the suspect’s vehicle to prevent escape. Continue reading
SAPD investigating a fatal accident and arrest the driver for DUI
11/21/13 at 0115 am a 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback occupied by five occupants (three males –two females) traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on the 900 block North Fairview Street when the driver lost control and collided with a fence and then into a utility pole .
One of the adult passengers (Male 23) Santa Ana died as a result of the impact, name not released pending notification of family. The driver and three remaining passengers were transported to local trauma centers for their injuries. The Collision Investigation Unit responded to investigate. Continue reading
The SAPD identifies the victim who was shot at the Hidalgo Pool Bar
Update: Victim identified as Salvador Castillo Jimenez, Age 33 of Santa Ana. No picture available.
Synopsis: Officers responded to a report of shooting inside the Hidalgo bar 1808 W. 4th St. When they arrived on scene they located the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue reading
Retired SAPD K9 canine officer Bronco passes away
Retired K9 Bronco of the Santa Ana Police Department crossed over the rainbow bridge this week, according to the Orange County Police Canine Association’s Facebook page. Continue reading
Driver of fatal collision on McFadden and Mohawk identified as Andres Lopez
SAPD Update: Fatal Traffic Collision – Mc Fadden/Mohawk one fatal, three additional persons injured
Update: Driver identified as Andres Renee Lopez, age 30
On Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at 1:48 am, patrol officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of McFadden Avenue and Mohawk Drive. The officers located one vehicle that had three trapped/injured occupants and requested the assistance of OCFA and Medics. The vehicles involved were a ’89 silver Nissan Sentra and a ’06 black Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup truck. Firefighters were required to utilize heavy equipment to extricate the three male adult occupants. Continue reading
Fatal shooting at the Hidalgo Pool Hall
The Santa Ana Police Department is investigating a shooting death that happened at 1808 W 4th St.
Officers responded to a report of shooting inside the Hidalgo Poll Hall 1808 W. 4th St. When they arrived on scene they located the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Santa Ana police Cmdr. Eric Paulson said the victim, a Hispanic man in his 30s, was shot multiple times at Hidalgo Pool Hall at 1808 West 4th St. around 1:20 a.m. and died at the scene, according to the FV Patch. Continue reading
Two women reported missing in Santa Ana
Monique Vargas, a resident of Santa Ana, has been missing since Oct. 24, according to her sister in law, Heather Hernandez, who posted this message on her Facebook page:
CAN YOU PLEASE HELP US FIND MY SISTER IN LAW MONIQUE VARGAS WHO WENT MISSING FROM SANTA ANA, CA LAST MONTH. A FEW OTHER GIRLS HAVE BEEN REPORTED MISSING AROUND THE SAME AREA BUT IT IS UNKNOWN IF THEY ARE ALL RELATED. THE POLICE ARE NOT REALLY ASSISTING US. PLEASE CONTACT US IF ANYTHING….THANK YOU- Continue reading