#SantaAnaPD PUBLIC ADVISORY (July 24, 2026) #SAPDPIO

#SantaAnaPD #PressRelease Update on Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation (July 24, 2026)

Remember this #WantedWednesday suspect? Thanks to the overwhelming response from our community, our Robbery Detectives were able to positively identify and arrest him. The juvenile suspect was taken into custody and booked into Juvenile Hall. #SantaAnaPD

#SantaAnaPD PUBLIC ADVISORY- UPDATE: 16-year-old Melanie Garcia has been located and reunited with her family. Thank you to everyone in our community who shared this information and helped spread the word.

#SantaAnaPD #WantedWednesday Can you identify this man? The suspect entered the TJ Maxx store at 3900 S. Bristol St. carrying two black shoulder bags. He went to the shoe department, selected four pairs of shoes, concealed them inside the bags, and exited the store without paying. Suspect description: male, white, 5’10, medium build, brown hair, and wearing a gray jacket, black pants, and gray shoes. If you recognize him or have any information about his identity, please contact Police Investigative Specialist D. Velarde-Reyes at (714) 245-8415 or [email protected].

#SantaAnaPD #PressRelease Fatal Traffic Collision – Vehicle v. Motorcyclist (July 14, 2026) – A 43-year-old motorcyclist died after his motorcycle and a vehicle collided. On July 14, 2026, at approximately 7:02 a.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls reporting a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist at the intersection of First Street and Center Street. Officers, along with Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), responded to the scene and located the motorcyclist, Calvin Williams (43) of Costa Mesa, lying in the roadway with significant upper-body trauma. Despite lifesaving efforts, Williams was pronounced deceased at the scene by OCFA. Based on the preliminary investigation, Williams was riding his motorcycle eastbound on First Street when a vehicle traveling in the adjacent lane changed lanes, causing the two vehicles to collide. As a result of the collision, Williams was ejected from his motorcycle. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, cooperated with the investigation, and did not appear to be impaired. The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) is investigating this incident. Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Detective Corporal M. Pardo at (714) 245-8208 or the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200.

#SantaAnaPD PUBLIC ADVISORY: 8:10 a.m.-Fatal Traffic Collision First Street, between Sullivan Street and Townsend Street, is closed due to a fatal traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.

#SantaAnaPD #WeeklyFirearmSeizures 07/04/2026 – 07/10/2026 #GunsOffTheStreets

#SantaAnaPD #PublicAdvisory #SAPDTraffic (July 9, 2026) — On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/driver’s license checkpoint. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the City of Santa Ana.   Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.   ———   El viernes 10 de julio del 2026, el Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana llevará a cabo un punto de control de manejo bajo la influencia del alcohol y/o drogas (DUI) y licencias de conducir. El operativo comenzará a las 6:00 p.m. y concluirá a la 1:00 a.m. en un lugar no revelado dentro de la ciudad de Santa Ana.   Los conductores acusados de un DUI por primera vez enfrentan un promedio de $13,500 en multas y sanciones, así como la suspensión de su licencia.

Detectives need the public’s assistance in identifying multiple suspects who assaulted and robbed a 24-year-old man near 17th and Fairview Streets. The victim was walking to Little Caesars when he was approached by a group of suspects. The victim felt someone grab his gold chain from behind and rip it off his neck. Multiple suspects then pushed the victim to the ground and began punching and kicking him. Additional suspects joined the assault before all suspects fled the area. The victim described the suspects as Black males wearing dark clothing. Some of the suspects were wearing ski masks. If you have any information about the incident or suspects, please contact Detective Corporal C. Miranda at (714) 245-8373 or [email protected]. #SantaAnaPD #WantedWednesday

Thanks to the teamwork between our Drone Operators, patrol officers, Directed Enforcement Team, QOLT, and Gang Unit we seized 🧨 1,296 pounds of illegal fireworks throughout the @cityofsantaana this Fourth of July weekend.   Today, @ocsdbombsquad assisted our department with safely disposing of the fireworks. According to @ocsdbombsquad , this was the largest fireworks seizure in Orange County. Our enforcement efforts also included: 🚁 107 drone citations 👮‍♂️ 64 patrol citations 🚔 6 Directed Enforcement citations 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 6 QOLT citations #santaanapd #31eagle

🚔 Join us for #SantaAnaPD National Night Out! Come out to Jerome Park to meet the officers in your community, connect with community partners, and enjoy an evening with your neighbors/friends🤝 🎉 FREE community event! 🎒 The first 100 kids will receive a goodie bag (while supplies last). 📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Jerome Park | 2115 W. McFadden Ave. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙 #WeAreSAPD #NationalNightOut #SantaAnaCommunity

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! As we celebrate 250 years of America’s freedom, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Independence Day #4thofjuly with family and friends. Please remember to celebrate responsibly‼️ The possession or use of illegal fireworks is against the law and may result in a $1,000 fine and/or up to six months in jail. If you witness the use of illegal fireworks, please report it through our non-emergency line ☎️ (714) 245-8665 Help us keep 911 available for emergencies. Have a fun, safe, and responsible Fourth of July #SantaAnaCommunity ! 🎆🇺🇸 #WeAreSAPD #SantaAnaPD #250yearsoffreedom

Directed Patrol Officers, with the assistance of the Vice Unit, served two search warrants at separate residences involved in the possession of illegal fireworks. During the searches, #SantaAnaPD officers seized approximately 550 illegal fireworks weighing an estimated 650 pounds, with a combined retail value of approximately $8,000.   Both homeowners were issued $1,000 administrative citations for possessing illegal fireworks.   Reminder‼️: The possession and use of illegal fireworks in the City of Santa Ana can result in a minimum $1,000 fine and/or up to 6 months in jail. Help keep our #SantaAnaCommunity safe by leaving illegal fireworks out of the celebration.

Patrol officers responded to a suspicious person call near 1130 W. Brook Street. Drone operators spotted several individuals shining flashlights and a laser at the drone. Officers detained 5 adults and recovered a loaded revolver from the waistband of a documented gang member. He was arrested and booked into the Santa Ana Jail. Boots on the ground and technology working together to keep our community safe. #WeAreSAPD #SantaAnaPD #droneaction #31eagle

TWO MORE OFF THE STREETS 🚗💨   This time, 2️⃣ vehicles took to Bristol St. and McFadden Ave. to do burnouts after Tuesday’s World Cup game.   Despite covering up their license plates and thinking they’d get away with it, our Traffic Unit identified both vehicles and impounded them this morning. The drivers, Yobany Lucero (26) and Bryan Ladino (20) both from Santa Ana, were also arrested for reckless driving.    ‼️A reminder: covering your license plates doesn’t make you anonymous, and turning our streets into your personal racetrack comes with consequences. #WeAreSAPD #SantaAnaPD #zerotolerance