News - City of Santa Ana

SAPD detectives requesting public assistance with information on death investigation

Posted on March 11, 2022

On January 21, 2022, at approximately 4:35 a.m., Marco Ramirez (64) was transported to the hospital from 5100 West Westminster Avenue by medical personnel. On February 28, 2022, the Santa Ana Police Department received notification from the Orange County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office that Ramirez was pronounced deceased. Based on information received, it is possible Ramirez...

#SantaAnaPD #WantedWednesday – February 23, 2022

Posted on March 11, 2022

Wanted Suspect: Carlitos Peralta (33 years old) Wanted Suspect Carlitos Peralta was the Warehouse Manager of “Covid Clinic” located at 3401 W MacArthur Boulevard inSanta Ana. “Covid Clinic” has seven warehouses throughout the nation where they store and ship Covid-19 tests to customers such as clinics, pop-up testing sites, schools and hotels. Peralta had access...

Santa Ana Police Department responds to an alleged bomb threat at Santa Ana High School

Posted on March 10, 2022

On March 10, 2022, at approximately 12:26 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received an alleged bomb threat at Santa Ana High School. The caller further alleged being armed. The Santa Ana Police Department, Santa Ana School Police Department, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad responded to investigate. The school was placed on...

Santa Ana Police Department Statement on Incident at Santa Ana High School

Posted on March 10, 2022

Fatal traffic collision – bicyclist vs. vehicle: 3800 W 1st Street

Posted on February 22, 2022

On February 21, 2022, at 6:59 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a male bicyclist down in traffic lanes in the area of 3800 West 1st Street. Officers from the Santa Ana Police Department along with the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene where the male bicyclist was declared...

DUI / drivers license checkpoint on February 18, 2022

Posted on February 18, 2022

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, February 18, 2022. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at 2:00 a.m. The primary purpose of a DUI Checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, not to increase arrests. All too often, members of our...

Police officer, dog, and children at an event at a park

Police Celebrate National Night Out

Posted on August 13, 2021

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. It helps to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It also provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors...

Marijuana Search Warrant Leads to Human Trafficking Investigation

Posted on August 13, 2021

This week, the Santa Ana Police Department in collaboration with the City’s Code Enforcement Division conducted a search warrant at a possible illegal marijuana cultivation site that led to a much larger investigation. In addition to finding a marijuana packaging facility with large amounts of marijuana, detectives detained 90 individuals and three juveniles who appeared...