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$1.8 Million Insurance Fraud Not Smart
SANTA ANA — One could say that stealing over $1.8 million is not smart. 41-year-old Brian Smart, who used to sell life insurance, now finds himself in state prison for
Church Handyman Arrested for Sexual Assault of 4-Year-Old
SANTA ANA – SAPD describes him as a transient, church handyman and now, a suspect of lewd acts. Jose Trinidad Tavarez (51) is under arrest and being held on $1000,00
Twice in One Day – Santa Ana Gang Detectives Seized Guns off the Streets
Photo: Seized gun SANTA ANA – Early this morning, Santa Ana Gang Detectives seized their first of two illegal guns from gang members. First, Santa Ana Gang detectives contacted an
Lyft Passenger Charged with Carjacking, Assaulting, Robbing Driver
GARDEN GROVE – The Orange County District attorney announced a pending future for a “Lyft” passenger who turned his ride into a living nightmare. Luis Alberto Zaragoza (27) of Garden
Arrest in the Main Street Murder in May
Photo: Carlos Alexander Gonzalez SANTA ANA – The Santa Ana PD made an arrest in the Main Street murder that occurred on May 19. AT 3:40 am on that day,
Attempted Robber Shot by a Customer at Cozy Corner Restaurant
Photo: Steve Rodriguez SANTA ANA – Detectives believe transient Steve Rodriguez (60) may have a vast and varied past. Most noteworthy, it includes being shot by a customer while brandishing
Driver Ran Down a Family of Four, Kills the Mom
Photo: scene of deadly DUI accident IRVINE – A pleasant evening stroll with the family turned deadly yesterday. An SUV veered off the road and the driver ran down a
Much Brandishing, No Bullets
Photo: Gonzalo Barajas SANTA ANA – On May 3 22-year-old Gonzalo Barajas left his residence in the 600 block of S. Ross in his gray BMW with his assault rifle in
Public Tip Assists Fatal Hit and Run Arrest
Photo: Kelvin Ta Anaheim – Last night, Traffic Investigators of Anaheim Police Department announced the arrest of the fatal pedestrian hit-and-run suspect, Kelvin Ta (47). The search was launched via
Burglar Shows Up at Same Apartment Twice within 28 Hours
Photo: Isaias Vargas-Martinez SANTA ANA – Monday night the SAPD received a call about a burglary in progress and they responded to a local condo. Two residents came upon a
