Santa Ana’s criminals sure love their guns. In fact they rarely leave them at home. Unfortunately for these cirminals our local SAPD police officers are always keeping an eye out for armed suspects. This definitely helps to keep our Santa Ana City Jail full!
SAPD police officers recently contacted two known gang members in the area of East Occidental Street and S. Oak Street. During the investigation, a loaded firearm was discarded by the subjects into a nearby yard. Of course the officers were able to recover the weapon.
One of the suspects, a juvenile, was booked at the Orange County Juvenile Hall. The other suspect, an adult, got a free ride to the Santa Ana City Jail.
Both of these suspects were booked on outstanding warrants and multiple felony-related charges. Apparently they have not learned from their past mistakes.
Recently SAPD police officers conducted a traffic stop after observing several California Vehicle Code Violations committed by a vehicle leaving a location known for narcotics activity. (Note to our criminals – if you are going to commit crimes don’t drive like a fool as that will not end well for you!).
During the ensuing police investigation and a subsequent search of the vehicle, the officers located a loaded 9mm handgun…