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    Anaheim’s rent-assistance voucher waitlist opens for applications

    Anaheim residents interested in rent assistance can apply to be on a Section 8 voucher waitlist from March 6 through April 14. Read on...
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    Mayor Aitken joins other California mayors to advocate for advanced reforms to address homelessness

    Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken joins mayors from San Jose, San Diego and San Francisco in Sacramento Wednesday to support proposed statewide reforms that would allow Anaheim to better address homelessness and those struggling with mental health disorders. Read on...
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    Latest: Council extends investigation work, requires monthly progress reports

    The city of Anaheim has condemned actions documented in a federal investigation of the city's former mayor and a former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce executive. Here is what has happened, how Anaheim has responded and ongoing updates. Read on...
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    Council fills seat, moves beyond 2022 issues with Council first for women, ongoing Hispanic majority

    Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday returned to a full seven members for the first time in seven months and made history with the city’s first four-woman majority and first Hispanic majority on the Council. Read on...
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    Anaheim recovers fallen Pearson Park tree that caused tragic death, will undergo assessment

    Anaheim has recovered a fallen tree that tragically took the life of a woman in a vehicle at Pearson Park on Sunday and will begin the process of evaluating the tree this week. Read on...
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    Anaheim demolishes once problematic motel in milestone for rebuilding of Beach Boulevard

    Anaheim demolished a closed Beach Boulevard motel Wednesday as part of a larger effort to rebuild the 1.5 miles of Beach Boulevard running through the city. Read on...
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    Detectives Arrest Suspect for Attempted Murder

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 22, 2023) – Detectives have arrested 40-year-old Santa Ana resident Jorge Centeno on suspicion of attempted murder for a shooting that occurred on March 19, 2023. Read on...
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    Homicide Suspect Arrested and Victim Identification

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 20, 2023) – Homicide detectives have arrested 36-year-old Anaheim resident Aaron Romo for a murder that occurred on March 17, 2023. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 16, 2023) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, March 17, 2023 near Beach Boulevard and Ball Road starting at 6:00 P.M. Read on...
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    Death Investigation – Disneyland Resort

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 20, 2023) – Anaheim Police investigate a suspected suicide at the Disneyland Resort after a woman fell from a parking structure. Read on...
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    Detectives Arrest Suspects in 2021 Gang-Related Homicide

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 16, 2023) – Anaheim homicide detectives have arrested Adam Galaviz, 45, and Juan Meza, 26, both of Buena Park, for the fatal shooting of Ernest Fernandez. Read on...
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    Convicted Felon Arrested and Charged with Human Trafficking and Pimping

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 9, 2023) – A convicted felon from Long Beach has been arrested and charged with human trafficking and pimping two women as part of a multi-agency effort. Read on...
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    Detectives Arrest Suspect In 2021 Gang-Related Homicide

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 2, 2023) – Anaheim homicide detectives have arrested Miguel Rodriguez, a 20-year-old Anaheim man, for the fatal shooting of Jonathan Romero. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Chief, Anaheim Police Association joint letter on Tyre Nichols

    On behalf of the Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Police Association, we want to extend our condolences to the Nichols family. When officers use excessive force, it tears at the fabric of our society and violates the oath we are sworn to uphold. Read on...
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    Homicide Investigation

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 28, 2023) – Anaheim Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found unresponsive in the middle of an Anaheim street. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 14, 2022) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, December 16, 2022 within the City of Anaheim, starting at 6:00 P.M. Read on...
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    Non-Fatal Officer Involved Shooting

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (December, 2022) – An Anaheim police officer responding to a nearby call of shots fired at a house party, has shot an 18-year-old man. A gun was recovered at the shooting scene. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Detectives Seek Additional Possible Sex Assault Victims

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 9, 2022) – Anaheim PD sexual assault detectives have arrested 66-year-old, dance studio owner, and Tustin resident, Richard Hirschl for multiple charges of sexual assault on a minor. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Department Awarded $469,000 Grant From the OTS

    Anaheim, Calif. – The safety of everyone traveling is the focus of a grant awarded to the Anaheim Police Department. The $425,000 grant will assist in Anaheim PD’s efforts to reduce deaths and injuries on Anaheim roads. Read on...
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    Anaheim PD Receives Funding for Motorcycle Safety Training Program

    Anaheim, Calif. — The Anaheim Police Department received grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to step up motorcycle safety awareness with free, hands-on rider trainings led by local law enforcement. Read on...
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    Anaheim PD Awarded Grant for Child Safety Seat Education Program to Support Underserved Communities

    Anaheim, Calif. – The Anaheim Police Department received a $91,875 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to educate parents and caregivers in underserved communities on how to properly install and use child safety seats. Read on...
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    Anaheim PD Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program

    Anaheim, Calif. – The Anaheim Police Department received a $52,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) that will fund activities emphasizing the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 2, 2022) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, November 4, 2022 near East Street and Lincoln Avenue starting at 6:00 P.M. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 6, 2022) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, October 7, 2022 near Beach Boulevard and Orange Avenue starting at 6:00 P.M. Read on...
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    Felony Animal Cruelty Warrant Issued for Suspect Seen on Viral Video

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 21, 2022) – Anaheim Police detectives have obtained a felony arrest warrant for a 33-year-old Anaheim resident in connection to a viral video depicting animal abuse against a dog. Read on...
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    Non-Fatal/Non-Hit Officer Involved Shooting

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 2, 2022) – Felony domestic violence suspect uninjured after officer-involved shooting with Anaheim PD officer. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 25, 2022) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, August 26, 2022 near Beach Boulevard and Ball Road starting at 7:00 P.M. Read on...
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    Request for Public Assistance – Impersonating an Officer Arrest

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 4, 2022,) – Anaheim Police Officers have arrested a 35- year-old Tustin man for impersonating a police officer. Read on...
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    Homicide Investigation

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 5, 2022,) – Anaheim Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation after the body of an Anaheim man was located in an Anaheim park. Read on...
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    Stolen Olympic Gold Medal Located

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 29, 2022,) – The 2020 Olympic Gold Medal belonging to Jordyn Poulter, which was stolen on May 25, 2022, has been located. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 29, 2022) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, July 1, 2022 near Red Gum Street and La Palma Avenue starting at 5:00 P.M. Read on...
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    U-Haul Stolen with 63-Year-Old Autistic Male Inside

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 22, 2022) – Anaheim Police Detectives are requesting assistance in locating a stolen U-Haul box truck and a missing 63-year-old autistic male with the mental age of a four-year-old. Read on...
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    Anaheim PD Detectives Arrest Suspect in Connection with Theft of Olympic Gold Medal

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 7, 2022,) – Anaheim Police Detectives have arrested a suspect for the theft of an Olympic Gold Medal. Read on...
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    Detectives Arrest Suspects in 2021 Homeless Man's Homicide

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 17, 2022) – Anaheim PD homicide detectives have arrested Daniel Salazar, 30, and Kaitlyn Stewart, 20, for the November 15 beating of Gilbert Daisaku Johnson. Both Salazar and Stewart are homeless and live in Anaheim. Read on...
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    Detectives Arrest Suspect in Stabbing Murder of Homeless Man

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 13, 2022) – Homicide detectives have arrested 36-year-old Rolando Echenique for the stabbing murder of 53-year-old Jason Randall Dahl; both are Anaheim homeless men. Read on...
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    Victim from Field Homicide Identified

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 12, 2022) – Homicide detectives have identified 53-year-old Jason Randall Dahl, a homeless Anaheim man, as the homicide victim found yesterday in an Anaheim field. Read on...
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    Homicide Investigation

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 11, 2022) – Anaheim homicide detectives are investigating after the body of a subject was located in an Anaheim field. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 10, 2022) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, May 13, 2022 near Harbor Boulevard and La Palma Park Way starting at 6:00 P.M. Read on...
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    Identification of Body Found in Water Basin

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 9, 2022) – Anaheim PD detectives have identified the deceased subject located in an Anaheim water basin as 39-year-old Orange resident, Starwalking-Joseph Wayne Lignowski. Read on...
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    Homicide Investigation: Victim and Suspect Identification

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 9, 2022) – Anaheim Police Department homicide detectives have identified the victim, and suspect from a May 8, 2022 homicide investigation. Read on...
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    Anaheim Detectives Investigating After Body Found in Water Basin

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 8, 2022) – The body of a subject has been located in an Anaheim water basin. Read on...
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    Homicide Investigation

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 8, 2022) – Anaheim Police Department homicide detectives are investigating after the discovery of a man’s body inside a parked vehicle. One subject has been detained. Read on...
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    Homicide Suspect and Victim Identification

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 4, 2022) – Marlon Garcia, a 22-year-old, male Anaheim resident has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his 59-year-old roommate. Read on...
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    Homicide Investigation

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 4, 2022) – A male Anaheim resident in his 20’s has been detained on suspicion of murder after a body was discovered in his residence. Read on...
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    Homicide Victim Identification

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 2, 2022) – Homicide detectives have publicly identified 36-year-old Anaheim resident Gildardo Parrales Gracian as the victim of the May 1, 2022 homicide that occurred at La Palma Park in Anaheim. Read on...
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    Juvenile Suspect Arrested for Homicide

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 1, 2022) – Homicide detectives have arrested a 17-year-old, male, resident of Anaheim for the shooting death of an unidentified male adult at the annual Anaheim Cinco de Mayo Festival. Read on...
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    Double Homicide Suspect Arrested and Victim Identification

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 20, 2022) – Homicide detectives have arrested 26-year-old Irvine resident Ramy Fahim on suspicion of murder for a double-homicide that occurred during the morning of April 19, 2022. Read on...
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    Fourth Suspect Arrested in 2020 Murder

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 13, 2022) – Homicide detectives have arrested Miguel Urbina Pelaez, a 21-year-old Fullerton resident, for the 2020 shooting death of a 28-year-old Anaheim man. Read on...
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    Arrest of Attempted Kidnapping Suspect

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (April 9, 2022) – Anaheim Police investigators have arrested 31-year-old unincorporated Anaheim resident Andrew Pio on suspicion of attempted kidnapping. Read on...
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    Police Pursuit

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (April 8, 2022) – A male suspect, possibly related to an attempted kidnapping on March 31, 2022 in Anaheim, led officers on a high speed pursuit. Read on...
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    Attempted Kidnapping of a 13-Year-Old Student

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (April 1, 2022) – Anaheim Police investigators are asking for the public’s assistance related to the attempted kidnapping of a 13-year-old student. Read on...
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  1. Get free yard and garden compost at giveaway on March 11 at Angel Stadium

    Anaheim residents can get high quality compost for gardens, yards and landscaping at an upcoming free compost giveaway at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Read on...
  2. Anaheim’s rent-assistance voucher waitlist opens for applications

    Anaheim residents interested in rent assistance can apply to be on a Section 8 voucher waitlist from March 6 through April 14. Read on...
  1. Mayor Aitken joins other California mayors to advocate for advanced reforms to address homelessness

    Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken joins mayors from San Jose, San Diego and San Francisco in Sacramento Wednesday to support proposed statewide reforms that would allow Anaheim to better address homelessness and those struggling with mental health disorders. Read on...
  2. Council fills seat, moves beyond 2022 issues with Council first for women, ongoing Hispanic majority

    Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday returned to a full seven members for the first time in seven months and made history with the city’s first four-woman majority and continued its recent first Hispanic majority on the Council. Read on...
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