Kevin Ferguson Shooting Presented to OCDA for Review

ANAHEIM, CALIF (June 16, 2017) – A shooting case involving an off-duty LAPD officer was presented to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office Friday morning for review.  On February 21, 2017, Kevin Ferguson discha...

DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint Friday, June 16, 2017

ANAHEIM, CALIF (June 15, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint tomorrow night, June 16, 2017, on Magnolia St south of Crescent Ave between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:0...

Two Students Arrested for Alleged School Violence Plot

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 25, 2017) – Two Savanna High School students have been arrested for allegedly plotting to commit acts of violence on campus, including the placing of bombs and committing shootings. School administrators contacted APD early T...

Anaheim Resident Arrested for Multiple Murders

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 18, 2017) – Anaheim PD homicide detectives have arrested a suspect in the murders of two homeless men in October 2016 and January 2017. Marvin Magallanes, a 25 year old resident of Anaheim was arrested early Friday morning May 12th aft...

DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint Friday, May, 19 2017

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 18, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint tomorrow night, May 19, 2017, at Anaheim Blvd and Lincoln Ave between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and p...

DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint Friday, April 28, 2017

ANAHEIM, CALIF, (April 27, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint tomorrow night, April 28, 2017, on Ball Road between East St and State College Blvd between the hours of...

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...

Anaheim Police Identify 5th Victim of Serial Murderers

ANAHEIM, Calif - (April 13, 2017) - After three years of investigation, Anaheim Police homicide detectives have identified the fifth victim of serial murderers Steven Gordon and Franc Cano. During the initial stages of the investigation information was o...Read on...

Anaheim Police Department Hires Assistant Public Information Officer

ANAHEIM, CA (MARCH 20, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department is excited to announce the hiring of Kristina Hamm as the Department’s full-time Assistant Public Information Officer.

Kristina Hamm is an innovative communications and marketing professional wit...

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...

This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party!

ANAHEIM, CA - St. Patrick’s Day has become one of the nation’s favorite holidays to celebrate and party. Unfortunately, too many people are taking to the roads after drinking, making the holiday one of our most dangerous. According to ...

Search Warrant Served by SWAT After Tip Regarding Explosives in Anaheim Residence

ANAHEIM, CA (March 6, 2017) – Anaheim Police SWAT Team members and investigators from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad served a search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of South Clementine St just after noon Mond...

Two Juveniles Arrested Following Confrontation with Off-Duty LAPD Officer – Update

ANAHEIM, CA – (February 22, 2017) - Yesterday afternoon around 2:40 pm, an off-duty LAPD officer was involved in a confrontation in front of his residence with several juveniles. The confrontation began over ongoing issues with juveniles walking...

Two Juveniles Arrested Following Confrontation With Off-Duty LAPD Officer

ANAHEIM, CA – (February 21, 2017) – Two juveniles have been arrested following a physical confrontation during which an off-duty LAPD officer discharged his firearm. Nobody was struck by the gunfire and the Anaheim Police Department Homicide Detail is inv...

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...

Anaheim Man Arrested For Stabbing Girlfriend To Death

ANAHEIM, CA (JANUARY 20, 2017) – Homicide detectives have arrested a 27 year old man for fatally stabbing his girlfriend Thursday afternoon in the 100 block of E. Wilken Way. Frank Moseley, a resident of Anaheim was booked late last night for one count of...

Anaheim Police Department Adopts Nextdoor, the Private Social Network for Neighborhoods

Anaheim Police Department announced today a partnership with Nextdoor (www.nextdoor.com), the private social network for neighborhoods, to build stronger, safer communities with the help of residents.

This integration with Nextdoor will enable the Anaheim ...

Investigators Seek Public’s Help In Unlawful Fire Investigation

Anaheim, CA (December 28, 2016, 10:00 am) – Surveillance video from a nearby residence shows a fire in the 700 block of N. Bush Street Monday night was likely caused by illegal fireworks. Around 9:15 pm, December 26, 2016, Anaheim Fire & Rescue respon...

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...

DUI/DRIVERS’ LICENSE CHECKPOINT TONIGHT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016

ANAHEIM, CA – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint tonight, November 18, 2016, at Euclid St and La Palma Ave between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and preventive effects of...Read on...

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Anaheim Woman

ANAHEIM, CA – Anaheim Police Homicide Detectives have arrested a 23 year old female for first degree murder stemming from a fatal stabbing last Saturday evening at Edison Park. Late Thursday, Detectives arrested Jessica Ventura, a 23 year old transient. V...

Suspect Arrested in Child Sexual Assault

ANAHEIM, CA – Anaheim Police detectives arrested Daniel Martinez Wednesday morning for a variety of charges stemming from a child sexual assault investigation. Martinez is alleged to have had inappropriate physical contact with two young girls, ...

Child Located and Mother Arrested in Parental Abduction of Eight Year Old Girl

ANAHEIM, CA – Anaheim detectives have located an eight year old girl who was the victim of a parental abduction nearly a week ago. The child’s mother, Deja Hallett, a 24 year old resident of Downey, is in custody and has been booked at...

Man and Woman Affiliated with Angelic Secrets Online Escort Agency Arrested on Human Trafficking Cha

ANAHEIM, CA - In mid-October of 2016, a parent contacted the Costa Mesa Police Department reporting concerns about his 17 year old daughter, who was a runaway, possibly being a victim of human trafficking. The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (O...

Anaheim PD to Offer Free Child Safety Seat Inspections

ANAHEIM, CA - The Anaheim Police Department will again be offering free child safety seat inspections and fittings this Saturday, November 5, 2016. This Child Passenger Safety Check will allow parents and caregivers of young children to have their car sea...

Residential Burglar Caught on Video Arrested After Tips from Public

ANAHEIM, CA – A residential burglar caught on a home security video was arrested after tips from the public led police to his identity. On October 24, 2016, Anaheim Police responded to a residential burglary in the 1200 block of N. Lighthouse La...

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 DEPARTMENT RECEIVES GRANT FOR SPECIAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND CRASH PREVENTION

The Anaheim Police Department has been awarded a $536,452 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcements and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic related deaths and injuries. The Anaheim Pol...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts “Minor Decoy” Operations

ANAHEIM, CA – Over the past two months, the Anaheim Police Department Vice Detail has conducted two “minor decoy” operations in Anaheim in accordance with a nearly $100,000 grant awarded by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Each minor, under t...Read on...

Anaheim Police Department to Join Anaheim Elementary School District for National Walk to School Day

ANAHEIM, CA – The Anaheim Police Department will partner with all 24 Anaheim Elementary School District schools as they join schools from around the country to celebrate National Walk to School Day on October 5, 2016, to send unified traffic safety messag...Read on...

Anaheim Police Chief Raul Quezada to Host Forum on Legalization of Marijuana

ANAHEIM, CA – Anaheim Police Chief Raul Quezada invites members of the community and the media to attend a panel discussion on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, regarding the legalization of marijuana in California. This is an important issue which will appear on...Read on...

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

ANAHEIM, CA – 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. C...

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. Carsten is alleged to have falsely impersonated a fire official on at least fiv...

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, a 26 year old resident of Tustin, for attempted murder, robbery and pimping. The arrest stems from an incident...

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. Three suspects entered the market at 10:13 pm Thursday ...

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. This Child Passenger Safety Check will allow parents and caregivers of young children to have their car seat(s) checked ...

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, a 35 year old resident of Anaheim, on two counts of attempted murder related to a double stabbing which occurr...Read on...

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. The first call was received at 7:59 pm reporting a male on the sidewalk in the 1100 block of W. Ball Rd suffering from...Read on...

Suspect Sought In Connection With Fraudulent Fire Inspection

ANAHEIM, CA – An Anaheim business was fraudulently charged more than $400 for an unauthorized fire inspection on Tuesday September 13th. A male subject entered the business in the 1600 block of S. State College Blvd posing as a representative from the Sta...Read on...

Improving Motorcycle Safety Aim of Anaheim Police Department Operation

ANAHEIM, CA - 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. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by moto...Read on...

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. DUI Saturation Patrols will d...Read on...

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.

The deterrent and preventive effects...Read on...

Seven Month Investigation Leads to Arrest of Suspect from January Explosion

ANAHEIM, CA – 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. The inve...

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. Investigators arrested Julianne Marie Lavin, a 27 year ...

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.

“This grant will provide my Department and...Read on...

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. The suspect was transported to a local hospita...Read on...

Anaheim Remembers the 15th Anniversary of September 11

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 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.

The 9/11 National...Read on...

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.

The deterrent and preventive effects o...Read on...

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.

The deterrent and preventive effects of ...Read on...

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 in the Anaheim Police Department Training Auditorium to provide information regarding the recent in-custody death of Fermin Valenzuela. During this briefing, credentialed media will...Read on...

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. Valenzuela engaged the officers in a lengthy physical confrontation and as officers attempted to ...Read on...

Anaheim Police Sponsor Gun Buy Back

ANAHEIM, CA – Today, Saturday, July 9, 2016, the Anaheim Police Department sponsored a Gun Buy Back at La Palma Park. The Police Department offered a $100 gift card, per firearm.

At the conclusion of today's event, 676 firearms were collected. Chief Qu...Read on...

Suspect Arrested in Anaheim with Stolen Property Connected to Anaheim Storage Burglaries

ANAHEIM, CA – On Thursday, July 7, 2016, detectives from the Anaheim Police Department Burglary/Auto Theft Detail, along with investigators from the Crime Task Force arrested Paul Muna, 30, in West Anaheim for possession of a stolen firearm. Fur...

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...

Suspect who fought with Officers Suffered Medical Emergency

ANAHEIM, CA - On July 2, 2016 at 9:15 am, Anaheim Police Department received a call of a suspicious male who had followed a woman to her home in the 2600 block of W. Broadway Ave. Officers responded and contacted Fermin Vincent Valenzuela, a 24 year old r...Read on...

Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested After Brief Standoff

ANAHEIM, CA – A suspected bank robber was arrested this morning after a nearly one hour standoff. Anaheim Police received a 9-1-1 call from an employee inside the Wells Fargo bank in the 1600 block of N. Raymond Ave. at 9:09 am reporting a possi...

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...

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

Tomorrow, Friday, June 24, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., the Anaheim Police Department will recognize twelve Anaheim youths who demonstrated they will do the right thing! As part of the “Do The Right Thing” (DTRT) Program twelve youths from across Anaheim will be ...Read on...

DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint Friday, June 17, 2016

Anaheim, CA – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint on June 17, 2016, at Anaheim Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and preventive effects of...Read on...

Vehicle Burglary Suspect Shot in Anaheim Hills

ANAHEIM, CA – At about 05:08 a.m. on June 6, 2016, Anaheim Police responded to the 100 block of S. Eucalyptus Drive for a shooting. A resident saw a male inside his vehicle which was parked in the driveway of his residence. He exited his residence with a ...Read on...

Anaheim Police Chief Warns Protestors There Is No Place for Violence in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA – In advance of today’s scheduled political rally by Presidential Candidate Donald Trump at the Anaheim Convention Center, Police Chief Raul Quezada warns protestors there is no room for violence in Anaheim. “While we recognize and respect the...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...

New “Coast to Coast” Seat Belt Enforcement Effort Aims to Increase Click It or Ticket

Anaheim CA – From May 23 to June 5, 2016, local law enforcement personnel will participate in the national Click It or Ticket campaign in an effort to save lives through increased seat belt use. This education enforcement period comes ahead of the Memoria...Read on...

Anaheim Police Department Announces the Passing of K9 Bruno

ANAHEIM, CA – It is with great sadness the Anaheim Police Department announces the passing of K9 Bruno at 5:55 am this morning. Bruno was admitted to Yorba Regional Anaheim Hospital late Saturday afternoon after experiencing medical complications related ...Read on...

Suspect Identified in Peralta Canyon Park Homicide

ANAHEIM, CA – Anaheim Police Homicide Detectives have announced the arrest of a suspect in Thursday afternoon’s shooting death in the parking lot of Peralta Canyon Park. Humberto Servin, 49 years of age, and a resident of Orange, has b...

Internet Sexual Predator Arrested in Anaheim Sting Operation

ANAHEIM, CA – In March 2016, APD Sexual Assault detectives investigated a report of a 13 year old girl who had been sexually assaulted in late 2014 by a then 26 year old male. The incident began when the suspect, Moonjun Kim, began communicating with the ...

Suspect who Used Fake Pipe Bombs during Anaheim Bank Robberies Arrested

ANAHEIM, CA – On April 13, 2016, detectives from the Anaheim Police Department Robbery Detail, with the assistance of investigators from the APD Crime Task Force and FBI’s Orange County Bank Robbery Apprehension Team (BRAT), arrested a...

Residential Burglary Arrest – Update

ANAHEIM, CA – On April 5, 2016, Jonas McClanahan was arrested at his Whittier home during the service of a search warrant related to a burglary which occurred in Anaheim Hills on January 4, 2016. During a search of McClanahan’s home, a...

Two Suspects Arrested in Separate Pharmacy Burglaries

On Friday, April 8, 2016, detectives from the Anaheim Police Department Burglary/Auto Theft Detail, along with investigators from the Vice Detail and Crime Task Force arrested Joey Baldovinos, 20, at his home located at 2745 S. Fremont Street #4 in Alhamb...

Suspect Arrested in Whittier with Property Stolen in Anaheim Hills Residential Burglary

ANAHEIM, CA – A 12 week investigation into an Anaheim Hills residential burglary has resulted in an arrest and the recovery of tens of thousands of dollars of stolen property. On January 14, 2016, a residence in the area of Santa Ana Canyon Road and Imper...

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...

Suspect Arrested in Anaheim Pipe Bomb Incidents

ANAHEIM, CA – In November and December of 2015, three separate pipe bomb incidents were reported in Anaheim. The first incident occurred on November 13, 2015 at the Lowe’s store in the 1500 block of N. Lemon in Anaheim. Patrons at the ...

Loara High School Threat

ANAHEIM, CA – Late Friday afternoon the Anaheim Police Department was made aware of threats made to Loara High School via the OGLE application. An investigation was launched immediately, which continued through the night and ultimately led to th...

DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint Saturday March 19, 2016

Anaheim, CA – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint on March 19, 2016, at Ball Road and Euclid Street between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and preventive effects of DUI che...Read on...

Takeover Robbery Suspect Shot in Officer Involved Shooting

ANAHEIM, CA – Shortly after 2:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, the Anaheim Police Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from inside the Subway restaurant at 1131 W. Lincoln Avenue in Anaheim. The female caller was whispering and the call taker could not u...

Anaheim Murder Suspect Featured on America’s Most Wanted Arrested after Four Year Manhunt

ANAHEIM, CA - On January 17, 1998, California Corrections Officer Elizabeth Begaren was brutally murdered on the on ramp to the eastbound 91 freeway from East Street in Anaheim. The case went cold and was unsolved for nearly 15 years. In February 2012, th...

12 Arrested After Violence Erupts at Pearson Park Protest.

ANAHEIM, CA - At approximately 12:10 pm on Saturday, violence erupted when six suspected members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) arrived on the south side of Pearson Park for a planned walking protest. Initial reports indicate a group of approximately 30 counte...

Update to KKK Protest Violence

ANAHEIM, CA – Detectives from the Anaheim Police Department Homicide/Major Assaults Detail have been working around the clock to determine the facts surrounding the violence which erupted just after noon on Saturday at a planned walking protest by the KKK...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...

One Juvenile and Two 19 Year Old Human Trafficking Victims Rescued

Suspects Arrested:Suspect 1: Ariel Guizar, 35, San JoseSuspect 2: Araceli Mendoza, 23, San Jose

ANAHEIM, CA - On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) received information from concerned family members regard...

Neighbor’s Observations Lead to Arrest of Package Thieves

ANAHEIM, CA – On January 20, 2016, Detectives from the Anaheim Police Department’s Burglary/Auto Theft Detail arrested two suspects for grand theft. The suspects were captured on surveillance video stealing packages from residential do...

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...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Saturday December 26, 2015

Anaheim, CA – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers’ License Checkpoint on 12/26/15, at 1100 N. Euclid St. between the hours of 8 P.M. and 2:30 A.M.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in r...Read on...

Anaheim Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Home Invasion Robbery Suspects

On December 10, 2015 at approximately 9:45 am, a black vehicle believed to be a 2000-2003 BMW 330ci with tinted brake lenses and an aftermarket trunk and rear bumper, stopped in front of a residence in the 200 block of S. Hillcrest in Anaheim Hills. A mal...

Anaheim Detectives Arrest Suspect in 1998 Cold Case Murder

On December 8, 2015, Anaheim homicide detectives arrested John Augustin, a 52 year old transient from Fullerton, for the 1998 cold case murder of Irene Ruelaz.

Ruelaz was reported missing by family members on April 24, 1998. Approximately one week later, o...

Community Meeting

To our Anaheim Community:

In response to the senseless, horrific massacre in San Bernardino, the Anaheim Police Department (APD) expresses its deep sorrow for those who lost their lives and to those families and individuals impacted by this tragedy. A...Read on...

Arrest of Suspects in Ponderosa Park Homicide

On November 14, 2015, at approximately 12:49 a.m., officers from the Anaheim Police Department responded to a 911 call of a shooting in the 200 block of E. Orangewood Ave. When officers arrived, they located Eduardo Curiel Molina, 36, of Anaheim with a gu...Read on...

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

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on November 20, 2015, at Ball Rd. and Brookhurst St. between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resour...Read on...

Anaheim Police Department is Awarded California Office of Traffic Safety Grant

The Anaheim Police Department has been awarded a $385,180 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcement and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic related deaths and injuries. The Anaheim Poli...

Suspect Arrested Following Officer Involved Shooting

On October 15, 2015, at approximately 1:20 pm, Anaheim Police Officers attempted to arrest a wanted felony probationer at the request of the Orange County Probation Department. The suspect had been convicted of Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Peace Offi...

Voluntades of OC Coalition

Domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking are public health problems that affect all layers of our community in Orange County, which require a comprehensive approach to mitigate their effects and to better serve victims.
To address these pr...Read on...

Anaheim Police Department Appoints Dan Cahill

The Anaheim Police Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Cahill to the newly created second Deputy Chief position in a ceremony held this morning in the City Council Chambers. Deputy Chief Cahill was recently selected for the position ...Read on...

Homicide – Seeking Information

The Anaheim Police Department Homicide Detail is seeking the public’s help regarding a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of September 20, 2015. On Sunday morning, September 20, 2015, just before 3:00 a.m., a 22 year old male victim was...Read on...

Anaheim to Host September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

WHAT: Media, together with the public, is invited to join Anaheim Fire & Rescue, the Anaheim Police Department, and the City of Anaheim in paying tribute to all who perished on September 11, 2001.

WHERE: Grand Plaza of the Anaheim Convention Center; co...

Retired Teacher Arrested for Child Molestation and Possession of Child Pornography

On September 8, 2015, Detectives from the Anaheim Police Department Sexual Assault Detail arrested David Bruce, a 65 year old retired middle school teacher during the service of a search warrant at his residence in unincorporated Anaheim. Bruce was booked...

Join as Anaheim Pays Tribute to All Who Perished on September 11

Anaheim’s first responders will honor the thousands of individuals who perished, including 403 emergency personnel, on September 11, 2001 with a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to be held in the Grand Plaza of the Anaheim Convention Center. Residents, visitors,...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...