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The City of Santa Ana is monitoring a chemical leak in Garden Grove that has resulted in evacuation orders. The incident is not affecting Santa Ana, please avoid the area. Garden Grove has a map of the evacuation zone at ggcity.org/emergency. See this update from OCFA.

#SantaAnaPD #TrafficThursday On April 19, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., a 44-year-old Santa Ana resident was riding an e-scooter northbound on Lincoln Ave. at 20th St. when he was struck from behind by a dark-colored SUV. The driver failed to stop and fled the scene. The victim sustained severe injuries as a result of the collision. The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigation Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle and driver involved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Police Investigative Specialist J. Soto at (714) 245-8214 or email at JSoto5@santa-ana.org.

Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a theft that occurred on 04/07/2026. The suspects entered a business, concealed multiple shirts and jeans, and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspects fled the area in an unknown direction. Anyone with information regarding the identities or whereabouts of the suspects is encouraged to contact Police Investigative Specialist V. Hernandez at (714) 245-8372 or via email at VHernandez@santa-ana.org. #SantaAnaPD #WantedWednesday

#SantaAnaPD #PublicAdvisory #SAPDTraffic (May 14, 2026) — On Friday, May 15, 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 15 de mayo de 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.

#SantaAnaPD #PressRelease (May 14, 2026) – Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Detectives have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man at Delhi Park in 2024.   On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at approximately 7:20 a.m., Santa Ana Police Communications received a report of an unresponsive adult male at Delhi Park. Responding officers located the victim deceased from apparent stab wounds to his body.   The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner later identified the victim as Eduardo Rigoberto Bustamante, 46, of Santa Ana. UPDATE:   Following an extensive investigation, Santa Ana Police Homicide Detectives identified Luis Buenrostro, 34, as the suspect responsible for the homicide.   On May 13, 2026, Santa Ana Police Gang Detectives located and arrested Buenrostro in the area of the 3300 block of South Bristol Street in Santa Ana. He was taken into custody without incident.   The Santa Ana Police Department would like to thank the Orange County AB109 Task Force, the U.S. Marshals Service, Irvine Police Department, and Anaheim Police Department for their assistance during the investigation and apprehension.   Buenrostro was subsequently booked into the Santa Ana Jail for murder, in violation of California Penal Code § 187(a).   Anyone with additional information is asked to call SAPD Homicide Section Detectives at (714) 245-8390, or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

#SantaAnaPD #TrafficThursday 🚲 The Santa Ana Police Department is reminding motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians to share the road responsibly during National Bicycle Safety Month this May. From children riding to school to adults commuting to work or staying active, bicycling remains an important and popular form of transportation and recreation throughout California. With increased bicycle traffic on local roadways, the Santa Ana Police Department is encouraging everyone to remain alert and practice safe roadway behaviors to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1,166 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes on U.S. roads in 2023, with an estimated 49,489 bicyclists injured nationwide. In California alone, 145 bicyclists lost their lives in motor vehicle-related crashes during the same year. Throughout the month of May, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct focused traffic safety enforcement operations targeting violations and unsafe driving behaviors that place bicyclists and pedestrians at risk. These violations include speeding, illegal turns, failure to yield the right-of-way, and stop sign or red-light violations. The Santa Ana Police Department remains committed to improving roadway safety for everyone who uses our streets. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

#SantaAnaPD #PressRelease (May 10, 2026) – An adult male bicyclist was struck by a vehicle at Fairview and 12th St.  The bicyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.   On May 10, 2026 at approximately 12:09 pm, the Santa Ana Police Department received several calls regarding a vehicle vs. bicyclist traffic collision at Fairview and 12th St.  Officers, along with Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), responded to the scene.  The bicyclistwas pronounced deceased at the scene by Orange County Fire Authority personnel.     Preliminary investigation revealed the bicyclist was riding his bicycle across Fairview, not in a crosswalk, when he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound Fairview St. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.  Impairment does not appear to be a factor in this collision.   The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) is investigating this collision. Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Detective K. Briley (714) 245-8215or the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200.

UPDATE: Lanes are cleared

PUBLIC ADVISORY #SantaAnaPD #SIGAlert Traffic Advisory: North and southbound lanes on Fairview Street from Civic Center Drive to 17th Street will be closed due to a fatal traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.

UPDATE #SantaAnaPD PUBLIC ADVISORY: Madelyn Montalvo was located by @SealBeachPolice

#SantaAnaPD #WantedWednesday Detectives are attempting to identify the pictured suspect who stole two bronze plaques worth over $2,000. On April 30, 2026, the suspects removed the historic plaques that the City of Santa Ana presented to the EBell Club located at 718 N. Mortimer Street. They then rode off on bikes and fled the area. Anyone with information about the suspects or the incident is asked to contact Detective R. Wilson at (714) 245-8551 or rashadwilson@santa-ana.org.

#SantaAnaPD #PublicAdvisory On January 2, 2026, officers responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon. The victim reported being beaten by the suspect, later identified as Joseph Angel Palacios (37) of Santa Ana. This morning, May 3, 2026, patrol officers located Palacios at a Motel 6 located at 1501 N. Harbor Blvd. When officers attempted to contact him, he barricaded himself inside the room and refused to surrender. SWAT and Crisis Negotiators responded and confirmed he was inside with a woman who was a willing participant. After approximately eight hours of negotiations and SWAT operations, both the woman and Palacios surrendered. Palacios was taken into custody and booked at the Santa Ana Jail for attempted murder. #SAPDPIO

12:20PM UPDATE After approximately eight hours of negotiations and SWAT operations, the suspect ultimately surrendered and is now in custody. There is no threat to the community. Please expect traffic delays in the area for the next few hours.

2nd UPDATE 11:55AM - The woman stepped out of the room and was taken into custody. The suspect remains barricaded inside and continues to refuse to exit. SWAT and Crisis Negotiators remain on scene.

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