The Santa Ana Police Department successfully merged technology and traditional policing on July 3, 2026, leading to a high-risk arrest in a local neighborhood. Patrol officers initially responded to a call regarding a suspicious person loitering near the 1130 block of West Brook Street.
To safely assess the situation from above, police deployed tactical drone operators. While monitoring the area, the drone operators spotted several individuals explicitly targeting the aircraft by shining high-powered flashlights and a laser directly at it.
Ground officers quickly moved in, detaining five adults at the scene. During the subsequent investigation and search, officers discovered and recovered a loaded revolver hidden in the waistband of a documented street gang member…