Press Releases

The Anaheim Police Department provides a full-time Public Information Officer (PIO) to coordinate the release of information to the public via the media. It is our goal to provide prompt and accurate release of information. Media inquiries should be directed to Sgt. Daron Wyatt at - office (714) 765-1521, mobile (714) 497-5633 or via email at dwyatt@anaheim.net.

  1. Sospechoso es detenido por las autoridades y se buscan más víctimas de inspecciones fraudulentas

    Investigadores del departamento de policía de Anaheim detienen a Brian Lee Carsten el viernes por la tarde por un número de cargos basados en inspecciones fraudulentas en nombre del departamento de bomberos. Read on...

  2. Suspect Arrested and Additional Victims Sought in Fraudulent Fire Inspection S

    ANAHEIM, CA – Anaheim Police investigators arrested Brian Lee Carsten late Friday afternoon for a variety of charges stemming from a fraudulent fire inspection scam. Read on...

  3. Suspect Arrested on Attempted Murder and Pimping After Assaulting Female Last Weekend

    ANAHEIM, CA – Thursday morning, Investigators from the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) arrested Deandre Henderson Read on...

  4. Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects

    ANAHEIM, CA – Anaheim Police are seeking the public’s help to identify three suspects involved in an armed robbery last night at a market in the 300 block of N. Brookhurst Street. Read on...

  5. Anaheim PD to Participate In National Car Seat Inspection Day

    ANAHEIM, CA - The Anaheim Police Department will be participating in National Car Seat Check-Up Day this Saturday, September 24, 2016. Read on...

  6. Suspect Arrested in Double Stabbing That Left Man and Woman in Critical Condition

    ANAHEIM, CA – Late Saturday afternoon Investigators from the Anaheim Police Department Gang Detail and Crime Task Force arrested Flavio Marquez Read on...

  7. Suspect Sought in Double Stabbing

    ANAHEIM, CA - Police Officers responded to two stabbing calls within a block of each other and within two minutes late Thursday evening. Read on...

  8. Suspect Sought In Connection With Fraudulent Fire Inspection

    An Anaheim business was fraudulently charged more than $400 for an unauthorized fire inspection on Tuesday September 13th. Read on...

  9. Improving Motorcycle Safety Aim of Anaheim Police Department Operation

    The Anaheim Police Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on September 10 and 11, 2016 in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. Read on...

  10. DUI Enforcement Operations Planned for Next Two Weekends

    ANAHEIM, CA - Officers from the Anaheim Police Department’s Traffic Section will be deploying for the next two weekends to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers in the Department’s ongoing traffic safety campaign. Read on...

  11. DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint Friday, September 2, 2016

    ANAHEIM, CA – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint on September 2, 2016, at State College Blvd and Cerritos Ave between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M. Read on...

  12. Seven Month Investigation Leads to Arrest of Suspect from January Explosion

    Late Wednesday evening, Investigators from the Anaheim Police Department concluded a seven month investigation into a Butane Honey Oil lab explosion which occurred in the 2000 block of W. Blue Violet Ct. earlier this year. Read on...

  13. Crime Stoppers Tips Lead to Arrest of Airbnb Theft Suspect

    ANAHEIM, CA – Late Tuesday evening investigators from the Anaheim Police Department Crime Task Force arrested a 27 year old female suspect for grand theft related to an Airbnb rental theft. Read on...

  14. Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant to Fight Alcohol-related Crime

    ANAHEIM, CA - Police Chief Raul Quezada announced today that the Anaheim Police Department has been awarded a $99,613 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to battle alcohol-related crime. Read on...

  15. Two Suspects Booked for Multiple Felonies Following Officer Involved Shooting

    Late Tuesday evening an armed suspect wanted on suspicion of attempted murder, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, and brandishing a firearm was shot by an Anaheim police officer during a foot pursuit. Read on...

  16. Anaheim Remembers the 15th Anniversary of September 11

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 11, 2016) — Anaheim’s first responders will mark the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11 with an inspiring remembrance ceremony that also offers residents a chance to give back by volunteering for community projects. Read on...

  17. DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint Friday, August 12, 2016

    ANAHEIM, CA – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint on August 12, 2016, at La Palma Ave and State College Blvd between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M. Read on...

  18. DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint Friday, July 22, 2016

    Anaheim, CA – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint on July 22, 2016, at Magnolia Avenue and Crescent Avenue between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M. Read on...

  19. APD to Hold Press Conference Regarding the In-Custody Death of Fermin Valenzuela

    Chief Raul Quezada will hold a press conference this afternoon at 4:30 pm Read on...

  20. Statement from Anaheim Police Chief Raul Quezada

    ANAHEIM, CA - On July 2nd, Anaheim Police Officers contacted Mr. Fermin Vincent Valenzuela while responding to a call of a man who had followed a woman home. Read on...
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