A community-oriented department committed to: high quality services,innovative leadership,problem prevention,through highly trained & professional employees.
EOW from the hospital for
#SantaAnaPD
#K9
Officer Galeana & Puskas ... ready for pampering and lots of belly runs, Dr. orders 😉👍🏼 Thank you all for staying tuned and for all your support!
#SAPDPIO
It is w/ great sadness we share the passing of retired K9Max due to deteriorating health conditions. Max retired 11/12/16 after 7yrs of services w/ a career full of quality apprehensions & narcotics seizures. Max’s handler, Sgt. McCarthy & family were by Max side💙
#RIP
#goodboy
🐾
After a night of civil unrest and senseless property damage, it is our very own Santa Ana community that has come out early this morning to help with the clean up efforts, along with
@CityofSantaAna
crews
#SantaAnaSTRONG
Due to large response about
#SantaAnaPD
#K9
Puskas we are providing an
#update
- During last night's suspect apprehension Puskas lost all of his upper & lower teeth, w/ the exception of his canine teeth. He is currently in surgery
@yorbaregionalah
to repair the damage💙
#SAPDPIO
It is with great sadness to share that our beloved retired K9 Puskas has passed away. Puskas served as a
#SantaAnaPD
K9 for 7 years and spent his 2 1/2 years of retirement with his handler Corporal Galeana and his family.
Suddenly & unexpectedly SAPD Mounted Unit horse Bonita passed away yesterday. Bonita, Cpl. Verdugo’s partner was a member of the unit for the past 6-years. Chief Valentin “on behalf of the SA Community, I appreciate Bonita’s years of service & that of her partner, CPL. Verdugo.
During last night’s shooting that resulted in a homicide, one of the bullets went through a nearby apartment, hitting the resident’s tv causing it to shatter.
#SantaAnaPD
officers collected money, bought the resident a new tv and delivered it to his home this afternoon.
It’s official! After a VERY successful career
#SantaAnaPD
#K9Puskas
🐾 has retired. 10 year-old Puskas has taken many criminals off the streets & making
#SantaAna
a safer community 👍🏼 Join us in wishing him a happy retirement & restful days to come!
#lastrollcall
#10
-7
#SAPDK9
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends & our brothers/sisters of
@chp_riverside
💙 sending our deepest condolences to the family of the fallen officer
#fallenhero
After 52 days in the COVID-19 ICU,
#SantaAnaPD
SGT. McCarthy was released from the hospital! We are grateful for all the thoughts & prayers in support of his recovery; & to
@ProvCalifornia
& all the incredible lifesaving frontline medical care providers fighting this pandemic.
#SantaAnaPD
is proud to announce the selection of our next Public Information Officer (PIO)Corporal Sonia Rojo. Corporal Rojo is the first bilingual female Hispanic officer to serve in this critical public relations role.
It is with great sadness we share the passing of retired K9 Renzo. Renzo retired on 02/18/18 with countless suspect apprehensions & narcotic seizures under his belt. He spent his final days with his handler Ret. Officer Saunders by his side💙
#SAPDK9
#RIP
#goodboy
🐾
#SantaAnaPD
welcomes its newest member, K9 Shadow, 2yr blk Lab w/ her extensive training, she will serve SAPD as a
#therapydog
to provide comfort/emotional support to staff/community during life’s difficult moments/experiences. Shadow will live at the PD FT. Welcome
#31Shadow
🐾
Five year old Ewinn, wanted
to meet a police officer for his bday. A couple of our Watch 2 officers stopped by Ewinn’s party to say hi, swear him in as a Jr. Officer and deliver some gifts.
#Community
#OurFuture
#SantaAnaPD
Gang Detectives stopped a vehicle for traffic violations in area of McFadden & Center. The driver of the vehicle was a documented gang member on parole for felony evading & narcotic sales. A search of vehicle revealed a loaded 9mm semi-auto pistol & high capacity mag.
#SantaAnaPD
along with hundreds of law enforcement agencies payed respects to Davis PD, Officer Natalie Corona this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and the Davis, CA community
#RIPOfficerNatalieCorona
Our brother, Mike Kreza passed away early this morning. Words alone cannot describe the immeasurable heartache felt by his friends & family, including his fire family.
No further information will be provided at this time.
RIP brother Mike, we love you!
From all of us at
#SantaAnaPD
are sending our thoughts & prayers to
@LASDHQ
as 2 of their deputies were ambushed & shot last night. They are now are fighting for their lives.
On behalf of SAPD, our thoughts & prayers are with the family, friends &
@sacsheriff
as they mourn the loss of a 6yr Deputy. The Deputy & his K9 succumbed to their injuries after being shot following a vehicle pursuit. We wish the 2nd Deputy who was also shot a speedy recovery.
The Good Samaritan began talking to the jumper, who was standing on the ledge. When the jumper turned around to jump, the Good Samaritan grabbed him and held onto to him until SAPD officers arrived. Together they helped bring him over the ledge
#WorkingTogether
#SavingALife
#SantaAnaPD
Officers attend a local birthday party for a little girls wish to have police officers celebrate her special day! Family & many other on lookers at Morrison park were appreciative of SAPD’s visit & gifts for the special birthday girl!
#CommunityAndService
#ItsWhatWeDo
#PublicAdvisory
#SantaAnaPD
has received information that Cary Jay Smith is currently located at a healthcare center in Santa Ana. SAPD is committed to public safety & will continue to monitor the situation & collaborate with our law enforcement partners &
@OCDAToddSpitzer
🐾 He is 9 years old
🐾 He is a Dutch Shepherd from Holland 🇳🇱
🐾 Sleeps at the edge of the bed (always ready for anything)
🤫 Shhh … loves it when his mommy sneaks him French bread 🥖
We thank you for your service, now go enjoy your retirement … YOU DESERVE IT!
#SantaAnaPD
#K9Puskas
Update - Puskas had a little set back & needed an additional minor surgery. All is good but this will delay his return back to work a week or two. Once again thank you to
@yorbaregionalah
for your continued outstanding care 👍🏻 Stay tuned 4 more updates🐾
Today
#SantaAnaPD
Motor Ofc. Alan Berg met this young patient at CHOC hospital, who has dreams of one day becoming a Motor Officer. Ofc. Berg certainly helped make this child’s day a special one!!
#dreambig
#sapdleadstheway
We have a BIG announcement!!!
Join
#SAPDK9
Unit in welcoming their newest member 🥁
#K9MOJO
🐾 Mojo & his partner
#SantaAnaPD
Officer Galeana have completed their training are out on patrol 💪🏼 Here are some fun facts on
#K9Mojo
🐾 2 yr old Dutch Shepherd
🐾 Tallest in the unit
Gang Detectives observed two males standing next to a parked truck recognized and knew them to be on parole. The detectives saw a loaded AR-15 rifle, two ski masks and two high capacity magazines in the bed of the truck. The two suspects were arrested for firearm and gang charges
While out in the field, Parking Control Officer Leal noticed 2 kids were riding their bikes without helmets on and she gave them helmets to wear. Just another example of our continued commitment to keeping the Santa Ana community safe!
#SantaAnaPD
#CommunityFirst
Last Night
#SantaAnaPD
Gang Dets. conducted an investigation into a convicted felon's residence & located 8 firearms, 10,000+ rounds of ammo & body armor. Firearm detection K9 Aslan helped locate add. handguns & ammo. The case will be submitted to
#OCDA
for review & filing.
While Ofc. Galeana was out recovering from an on-duty injury,
#K9Puskas
continued to train for his return to duty. We are so happy to have both of them back at work today!
Patrol Officers responded to 1600 Block of N. King regarding a shots fired call. Officers located & arrested 2 involved suspects in possession of an AK-47 assault rifle. Both suspects were booked on numerous firearm violations. The AK-47 was stolen. Great work by patrol officers!
#SantaAnaPD
Officers currently conducting zero-tolerance enforcement for anyone engaging in activities associated with cruising ❗️please stay clear of the area
#ZeroTolerance
#StayHomeStaySafe
Officers assigned to work the “Block Party" observed a large fight at 4th / French. While breaking up the fight, they observed a hand grenade in close proximity. The area was evacuated. The OCSD Bomb Squad responded and determined the grenade was inert.
#TongueOutTuesday
👅Due to the high volume of inquiries received regarding an update on the dog who was involved in the fatal traffic collision (Metrolink Train vs Vehicle) last night, we are happy to report Pecas (Freckles)🐾 he has been reunited with his family & is recovering
#SantaAnaPD
officers/staff along w/
#31sapoa
came together to help single mother of 3 who had her car stolen yesterday w/ her kids sport equipment inside. Going above & beyond the call of duty a donation of $1500 was awarded to the family today👍🏼!
#SAPDLEADSTHEWAY
#givingback
Last night the world suddenly lost a hero, a protector and a friend. Arco served
#OCSheriff
for three years. He was a dual purpose K9 trained in patrol & narcotics. He worked in all areas of Orange County and deployed with Swat,
@ocsdairsupport
&
@ocsdharborpatrol
.
Traffic Advisory: Several hundred people have gathered in the area of Bristol St. and McFadden Ave. in celebration of Mexico's win over Germany in the World Cup. Officers have responded and have closed Bristol St. Between 1st St. and Edinger Ave
While engaged in their daily duties officers came across a family with a 7-month old child in need and on the verge of homelessness. Today, Officer Alvarez with some friends stopped by to provide a little relief for the family.
Early this morning OC Violent Gang Task Force executed multiple arrest warrants primarily in Santa Ana. All subjects are in custody. Officers are okay and investigation continues ...
Dispatch received several calls of a male adult on the freeway ledge of the 17th Street & I-5 freeway overpass. As
#SantaAnaPD
officers were responding, a Good Samaritan who observed what was happening ran to help the jumper.
#PressRelease
Extremely violent and dangerous subject who absconded release conditions from Santa Ana, has been arrested today.
Arrestee: Ike Nicholas Souzer (18) Garden Grove
Aka: Jacob Souzer
While attempting to conduct a traffic stop
#SantaAnaPD
Gang Detectives were led on a short pursuit. The driver fled carrying a large rifle case containing 2 assault rifles. A search of the vehicle revealed 3 loaded semi-automatic pistols. Driver was arrested for weapon violations
From all of us at
#SantaAnaPD
we send our thoughts & prayers to the family, friends &
@elmontepolice
as they mourn the loss of two of their officers who were tragically killed in the line of duty this evening
#restinpeace
Today we mourn the loss of
#HawaiiPD
Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who was shot in the line of duty Tuesday night. He leaves behind a wife and three children. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones & Department.
#RIP
#hero
#thinblueline