Santa Ana Police Department

Authorities in Orange County used drones to detect illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend, leading to the seizure of over 1,000 pounds of explosives. The Santa Ana Police Department, along with drone operators and enforcement teams, conducted the operation.

The family of a teen fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis has filed a claim against the city of Santa Ana, alleging that non-lethal alternatives were not used. The claim asserts that the police response failed to address the situation appropriately.

A 38-year-old man turned himself in after hitting and killing a 60-year-old cyclist in Santa Ana on June 19. He was arrested for vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run. The Santa Ana Police Department confirmed the arrest.

A 73-year-old fugitive was arrested for the alleged molestation of his young granddaughter. The suspect, identified as Andres Reyes, had evaded authorities for nearly 20 years. The incident occurred in Santa Ana in 2008 when the victim was 8 years old.

A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed by the Santa Ana Police Department following a family dispute on Sunday evening, according to authorities.

A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed by the Santa Ana Police Department following a family dispute on Sunday evening. Authorities confirmed the incident involved a family disturbance.

Police in Santa Ana are investigating a man accused of harming turtles at Centennial Park. The claim originated from a social media neighborhood watch group, which reported the man using a fishing pole to catch and release the turtles.

A Santa Ana teenager was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Chipotle worker in a viral video. The incident occurred on May 12 at a Chipotle in a shopping center on W. 17th Street, according to police.

A 45-year-old man with a traumatic brain injury is missing from his home in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Alberto Cortes Cristano, who was last seen around 9 p.m. after leaving his residence on the 1900 block of Sherry Lane.

Police in Santa Ana, Orange County, released a video of an unidentified woman throwing food at a restaurant worker and are seeking public assistance to identify her.

Santa Ana police are seeking public help to identify a woman who assaulted a Chipotle worker by throwing her food at them on May 12. The incident occurred at the restaurant on the 1300 block of W. 17th Street, with the woman described as having long, dark hair and being aged 18 to 25.

Two individuals were arrested in Santa Ana after police recovered packaged fentanyl during a narcotics operation. The Santa Ana Police Department conducted proactive enforcement on May 20 near the 400 block of North Grand Avenue, leading to the arrests.

An arrest has been made in connection with a nearly two-year-old stabbing murder at Delhi Park in Orange County. The victim was a 46-year-old Santa Ana resident. The incident occurred on October 22, 2024.

Two fugitives were arrested in connection with a stabbing attack in Santa Ana, leaving two people hospitalized. The incident occurred on September 6, 2025. Santa Ana police responded to the scene and found two male victims suffering from stab wounds.

A cyclist was hit and killed by a vehicle in Santa Ana on Sunday near the intersection of Fairview and 12th streets. The incident occurred at about 12:09 p.m. and the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Thieves stole valuable bronze plaques from the historic Ebell Club in Santa Ana, and police are seeking help to identify two suspects caught on surveillance video. The incident occurred on April 30. Police released the video to aid in the identification process.

A man was arrested for attempted murder after an eight-hour standoff at a Santa Ana motel room. The arrest is connected to a January 2 assault with a deadly weapon. The Santa Ana Police Department made the arrest.

Homicide detectives in Santa Ana arrested an individual in connection with the 2019 fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man and his family’s dog. The incident occurred on November 22, 2019, in the 2800 block of an unspecified location, and the arrest was made possible by an anonymous tip nearly six and a half years later.