A suicidal meth user armed with an AR-15 was arrested by the SAPD

Earlier this week, patrol officers responded to a critical call regarding a suicidal man seated inside a parked vehicle near 2400 W. 1st Street, according to the SAPD.

When the police officers arrived, they observed an AR-15-style rifle lying between the man’s legs.

The man was immediately taken into custody without incident, and officers recovered:

  • A loaded assault rifle
  • Four .22-caliber rounds
  • 63.3 grams of methamphetamine packaged in a Ziploc bag

The suspect was arrested and booked at the Santa Ana Jail on multiple felony charges, including possession of a controlled substance while armed and various weapons violations…

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