O.C. Agencies Unite to Prove the Power of Collaboration

Orange County agencies unite to prove the power of collaboration in identifying and assisting human trafficking victims.

The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force Releases 2019 Victim Report on Human Trafficking

WHO: Waymakers Director of Victim Assist...

Woman Arrested for Gross Vehicular Manslaughter and DUI Following Fatal Collision

ANAHEIM, CALIF (February 10, 2019) – A 47 year old La Mirada woman was arrested for suspicion of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs Causing Bodily Injury after a late night collision i...

Anaheim Police Arrest Three After Four-Month Murder Investigation; N0 2018 Unsolved Cases Remain

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 30, 2019) – Anaheim Police homicide detectives have arrested three suspects in connection with the September shooting death of a 36-year-old Placentia resident, clearing the city’s last 2018 unsolved homicide.

Ar...

Anaheim Police Arrest Suspect in Road Rage Attack

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 25, 2019) – Anaheim Police detectives have arrested Joshua Robert Dalton, 28, of Anaheim, after he was identified as the suspect on a video that showed him climbing on the hood of a woman’s vehicle and smashing ...

Anaheim Police Seeking Information on Suspect in Road Rage Attack

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 24, 2019) – Anaheim Police detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who climbed on the hood of a woman’s vehicle and smashed her windshield with his fist at the culmination of a...

Anaheim Police Identify Man Killed In Gang Shooting

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 23, 2019) – Around 9 a.m. today, Anaheim Police responded to an apartment complex breezeway in the 400 block of S. Kroeger Street to investigate a report of a dead body. When officers arrived, they found Charlie Uriostegu...

Anaheim Police Seek Information in Gang Murder

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 23, 2019) – Around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Anaheim Police responded to the area of E. Park Lane and N. Lawrence Avenue to investigate a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found Jose Allan Martinez, a 23-year-ol...

Anaheim Police Arrest Burglary Suspect Inside Local Bank

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 21, 2019) – Anaheim Police arrested a 29- year-old transient for commercial burglary and vandalism after he was found inside a local bank attempting to open offices, drawers and a vault. 

Around 2 p.m. today, offi...

Anaheim Police Investigating Series of Sexual Batteries Near Savanna High School

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 15, 2019) – Anaheim Police Sexual Assault detectives have released a composite sketch of the man they believe assaulted at least three teenage girls since late last week near Savanna High School, 301 N. Gilbert St. The mo...

Anaheim Police Arrest Suspect in Christmas Eve Homicide

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 8, 2019) – Anaheim Police homicide detectives have identified Miguel Reveles Villegas, a 35-year-old Placentia resident, as the suspect arrested for murder following a pursuit that terminated in San Diego Tuesday morning....

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 13, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday December 14, 2018 on Anaheim Blvd at Lincoln Ave between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

T...

Outstanding Investigation Leads to Arrest in Fatal Hit and Run

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 30, 2018) – Less than a week after an 18 year old pedestrian was struck and killed near Haster and Leatrice in Anaheim, Traffic Investigators have arrested the driver of the suspect vehicle. Osvaldo Soto-Juarez, a 20-yea...

Anaheim Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Person of Interest in Hit and Run Collision

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 24, 2018) – APD Traffic Investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle of interest from a serious hit-and-run traffic collision that hospitalized a woman.

Around 8:49 p.m. on Saturday, Nove...

Anaheim Police Arrest Homicide Suspect

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 20, 2018) – Around 9:30 a.m., Anaheim Police responded to a call of a man attacking a woman inside a residence at 1268 N. Siesta Street. Officers found a deceased woman inside the residence and took a male into custody w...

Anaheim Police Department Reminds Drivers and Passengers to Wear a Seat Belt

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 16, 2018) –This Thanksgiving, Anaheim Police Department is joining the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to remind people how important it is to wear a seat belt, and the potentially deadly consequences of not bu...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 1, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday November 2, 2018 on Euclid Street at Cerritos Ave between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

T...

Two Police Officers Seriously Injured During Attempted Arrest of Suspect

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 27, 2018) – Two Anaheim Police Department (APD) officers were seriously injured during an attempted arrest of an assault and battery suspect. Both officers were transported to a local trauma center, where they are currently...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 19, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight, Friday October 19, 2018 on Ball Road at East Street between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A...

Suspect Arrested in Anaheim Homicide

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 18, 2018) – Anaheim Police have arrested a suspect in the October 16, 2018 homicide of Raymond Tovar in the 2800 block of W. Lincoln Avenue. Investigators from the Crime Task Force arrested Daniel Perez, a 38-year-old Stant...

Anaheim Police Department Seeks Public's Help in Identifying Robbery Suspect

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 17, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department seeks the public’s help in identifying a suspect who committed two armed robberies within 20 minutes.

On Tuesday morning at 3:56 am, the suspect entered Winchell’...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 11, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department (APD) has been awarded a $539,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a yearlong program to augment the City’s ongoing commitment to promote and i...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Education Program

ANAHEIM, CALIF (October 11, 2018) – The safety of people who use roadways to walk or ride their bike is the focus of a bicycle and pedestrian safety education program with Anaheim Police Department.

A $60,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Saf...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Child Passenger Safety Education and Training Program

ANAHEIM, CALIF (October 11, 2018) – A $50,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will fund child passenger safety education and training programs aimed at helping parents and caretakers make sure their child is riding safel...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, CALIF (August 3, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday August 3, 2018 near Harbor Boulevard and La Palma Avenue between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A...

Officer Involved Shooting

ANAHEIM, CA – On Saturday, July 21, 2018 at about 0936 hours, officers responded to the 500 block of S. West Street in the City of Anaheim. Family members of Eliuth Penaloza Nava, a 50 year old resident of Anaheim, called Anaheim Police Department (APD) D...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, CALIF (July 12, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday July 13, 2018 near La Palma Avenue and Kraemer Boulevard between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 1:00 A....

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operations

ANAHEIM, CA (July 3, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted Minor Decoy Operations at a combined 11 Anaheim locations on June 18 and June 28, 2018. The operations resulted in two citations.

Decoy Operations target r...

Anaheim Police Release Identity of Suspect Arrested in Domestic Violence Murder

ANAHEIM, CALIF (June 28, 2017) – Anaheim Police homicide detectives have identified Mark Lawrence Jennings, a 46 year old Anaheim resident, as the suspect arrested for killing his girlfriend early Wednesday morning.

Around 7:30 am, Wednesday morn...

Man Displaying Erratic Behavior Dies in Police Custody

ANAHEIM, CALIF (June 24, 2018) – A 46 year old male was pronounced deceased at a local hospital Saturday night following a very brief contact with APD officers. Around 5:36 pm last night, APD received numerous calls reporting a male acting bizar...

APD Detectives Seek Witnesses to Series of Vicious Attacks

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 31, 2018) – Anaheim PD Homicide Detectives are looking for witnesses who may have seen all or portions of a series of vicious attacks which occurred earlier today. At 10:43 am, APD received calls of a subject being assaulted ...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (March 29, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation at six Anaheim locations on May 25, 2018. The operation resulted in four citations for purchasing alcohol for a minor.Read on...

Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 21

Anaheim law enforcement will show zero tolerance

As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Californians. Each year, the highways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To h...

Motorcycle Awareness Month in May

ANAHEIM, CALIF — In order to reduce motorcycle crashes and save lives, Anaheim Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) are teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this May for the ann...

APD Arrests Suspects in Multiple Residential Burglaries

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 10, 2018) – Detectives from the Anaheim Police Department Burglary/Auto Theft Detail have arrested two parolees for committing multiple residential burglaries in Anaheim Hills. Detectives believe the suspects have been involv...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

ANAHEIM, CA. (May 3, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Minor Decoy Operation at 10 Anaheim locations on May 2, 2018. The operation resulted in one citation for a clerk at a convenience store selling alcohol to a minor.

Decoy Ope...

May is Bicycle Safety Month

With the California weather warming up the Anaheim Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) are highlighting how bicycling is a great way to stay in shape, save money on gas, reduce pollution and when visiting recreational areas...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Responsibly Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving

ANAHEIM, CA (May 3, 2018) — In the United States, the Cinco de Mayo holiday is often associated with parties and alcohol. If you’re celebrating with friends and family this weekend, remember that at the end of the night, you need to ha...

Anaheim Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Person of Interest

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 3, 2018) – APD Traffic Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a serious motorcycle accident. The attached photographs were taken from a convenience store and show the i...

Public Tip Leads to Arrest of Suspect from Fatal Hit and Run

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 3, 2018) – Anaheim Police Department Traffic Investigators have arrested a 47 year old male for the death of a pedestrian during a hit and run collision on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Kelven Ta was arrested Tuesday afternoon af...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 19, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday April 20, 2018 on Euclid Street south of La Palma Avenue between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 ...

SUSPECT WOUNDED IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IDENTIFIED

ANAHEIM, CALIF (April 13, 2018) – The suspect injured in an Officer Involved Shooting early Friday morning has been identified as Petrica Peter Muntean, a 24 year old Anaheim resident. Anaheim Police Officers tried to contact Muntean in a parkin...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

ANAHEIM, CALIF (March 13, 2018) The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation at six Anaheim locations on March 10, 2018. The operation resulted in six citations for purchasing alcohol for a minor and one citation ...

Video From March 8 Press Conference Regarding Use of Force

ANAHEIM, CALIF (March 9, 2018) – You're invited to watch the video from our March 8 press conference regarding a recent use of force incident.

During the press conference, Acting Chief of Police Julian Harvey discussed details from the incident. ...

Press Conference to Be Held by Anaheim Police Department Regarding Use of Force

ANAHEIM, CALIF (March 6, 2018) – Acting Chief of Police Julian Harvey will address the media during a press conference at 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2018, regarding a use of force by APD officers on March 2, 2018. APD received questions from FOX TV thi...

DUI/DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec.14, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday Dec. 15, 2017 on Harbor Blvd. and La Palma Ave. between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and preventiv...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department (APD) has been awarded a $70,000 grant to improve the City’s ongoing commitment to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists.

APD will use ...

Suspect Sought for Murder in Love Triangle Death

ANAHEIM, CALIF (October 31, 2017) – Anaheim Police Department homicide detectives seek the public’s help in locating Humberto Rodriguez-Martinez, a 30 year old Anaheim man wanted in connection with the stabbing death of his jilted lover’s new boyfriend.

Ju...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention

ANAHEIM, CA (Oct. 12, 2017) - The Anaheim Police Department (APD) has been awarded a $403,200 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program to augment the City’s ongoing commitment to promote and improve roadway safety. ...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2017) - The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday October 6, 2017 on S State College Blvd. and Lincoln Ave. between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and...

Anaheim Police Department Join the 2017 Pink Patch Project

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2017) –- The Anaheim Police Department, along with over 110 other public safety agencies, is proud to announce their inaugural 2017 partnership with the Pink Patch Project. The program centers on vibrant pink versions of the Dep...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, CALIF (September 14, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday September 15, 2017 on Ball Rd. East of Beach Blvd. between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint Friday August 18, 2017 at the intersection of Lincoln and Monterey between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and preventive effects of DUI chec...

Email Threats to Canyon High School Student-Body a Hoax

At 11:58 p.m. on April 16, an unsubstantiated email was sent to all Administration at Canyon High School targeting the student-body.  Anaheim Police Department responded quickly to investigate and determined the threats were not credible. &nb...

APD SWAT Teams Serve Simultaneous Warrants Related to Gang Shooting - Suspected Arrested

ANAHEIM, CA (MARCH 16, 2017) – Late Wednesday evening, Anaheim Police SWAT personnel, assisted by the Orange County Sheriff’s SWAT Team, served simultaneous search warrants at three Anaheim residences: 1200 block of N. East Street, 600...

Four Suspects Arrested in Gang Related Shooting That Injured Two in Front of High School

ANAHEIM, CA (FEBRUARY 2, 2017) – Three juveniles and one adult have been arrested for a shooting that left two men with non-life threatening gunshot wounds in front of Gilbert High School Tuesday afternoon.  The APD Gang Detail made the arrests W...

Assault With a Deadly Weapon Suspect Fatally Shot in Officer Involved Shooting

A suspect being sought for assault with a deadly weapon was fatally shot during a confrontation with Anaheim Police just after 9:00 pm Saturday night.  Anaheim police officers were assisting officers from the California Highway Patrol in searchin...

Suspect Arrested for Possession of Explosive Materials

A 57 year old man is in custody after Anaheim Police officers found several pounds of dangerous materials in his room. Anaheim Police were first called to an assisted living facility in the 200 block of N. Dale Ave around 10:00 am this morning regarding...Read on...

Anaheim Police Sponsor Gun Buy Back This Saturday

This Saturday, July 9, 2016, the Anaheim Police Department will hold a gun buy back at La Palma Park. Between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, people who would like to dispose of their unwanted firearms are encouraged to come to the north side of La Palma Park and m...Read on...

Community Tip Leads to Seizure of Nearly 600 Pounds of Dangerous Fireworks

Last night, acting on a tip from a member of the community regarding the sale of dangerous fireworks, Anaheim Police Crime Task Force investigators completed a probation search at a residence in the 1500 block of E. Benmore Lane. Nearly 600 pounds of com...Read on...

Presidential Candidate Visits to Anaheim Convention Center

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 23, 2016) - In an effort to facilitate media access to the Anaheim Convention Center for the planned visits of Presidential Candidates Bernie Sanders on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 and Donald Trump on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, the Anaheim Po...Read on...

ANAHEIM GANG INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN 5 FEDERAL INDICTMENTS AND 29 CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS

On Wednesday March 23, 2016 the Anaheim Police Department, with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigati...Read on...

Officer Involved Shooting – Updated Information

At approximately 4:45 pm on Saturday, February 20, 2016, three Anaheim police officers were involved in a fatal Officer Involved Shooting of an armed attempted murder suspect. The incident occurred when officers were called to the 2000 block of W. Cris Av...Read on...

Butane Honey Oil Extraction Discovered in Burned Condominium

At approximately 11:40 p.m. last night, Anaheim Fire & Rescue received multiple calls of a garage fire in the 2000 block of W. Blue Violet Court. Upon arrival, fire personnel found the garage of a two story detached condominium was fully involved and...Read on...

O.C. Agencies Unite to Combat Human Trafficking

WHAT: Orange County law enforcement, transportation officials and the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) will hold a joint news conference to discuss the state of human trafficking in Orange County. OCHTTF, which was founded and is admini...

Anaheim Police Department to Conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on August 15, in the 1100 block of S. Harbor Blvd. between the hours of 8:00 PM and 3:00 AM.
The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in r...Read on...

Anaheim Police to Honor Ten Anaheim Youths for Doing the Right Thing

Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at 11:00 A.M., the Anaheim Police Department will recognize twelve Anaheim youth who demonstrated they will do the right thing! As part of the “Do The Right Thing” (DTRT) Program twelve youth from across Anaheim will be...Read on...

Click It or Ticket Campaign to Begin May 18, 2015

Once again, the Anaheim Police Department is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. As part of the national seat belt enforcement campaign, law enforcement agencies around the country will be stepping up enforcement May 18-31...Read on...

Officer Involved Shooting: 200 Block E. Lincoln Avenue, City of Orange

On April 4, 2015, at approximately 7:45 A.M., Anaheim Police Officers received information that a woman who was sought on an arrest warrant the previous day by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was at her residence in the 2800 block of E. Lincoln Avenue...Read on...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned This Saturday

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on March 28, at Cerritos Avenue and Euclid Street between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.
The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resour...Read on...