Police Department | Anaheim, CA

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 4, 2023) – Anaheim Police Officers attempting to arrest a sexual assault suspect fatally shoot a 29-year-old man. A knife was recovered at the scene. Read on...
Man Dies in Police Custody After Traffic Collision

ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 19, 2023) – An armed man who fled from police officers on a motorcycle has died following a traffic collision. Read on...
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 15, 2023) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 18, 2023, near Harbor Blvd. and La Palma Ave. starting at 6:00 P.M. Read on...
Homicide Suspect Arrested and Victim Identification

ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 4, 2023) – Homicide detectives have arrested 72–year-old Anaheim resident Jeffrey Ferguson for the murder of his wife. Read on...
Detectives Arrest Dog Daycare Employee for Felony Animal Abuse

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 7, 2023) – Detectives have arrested 24-year-old Michelle Navarrete for several animal abuse incidents that occurred at a dog daycare/boarding business in Anaheim. Read on...
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 6, 2023) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, July 7, near Lincoln Ave. and Brookhurst St. starting at 6:00 P.M. Read on...
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 13, 2023) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, June 16, 2023, near Euclid St. and Cerritos Ave. starting at 6:00 P.M. Read on...
Anaheim PD/Alcohol Beverage Control Underage Decoy Alcohol Sales Operation

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 13, 2023) – On May 31, 2023, Investigators with the Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation within the City of Anaheim. Read on...
Anaheim and Placentia Police Detectives Arrest Suspects for Robbery Series

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 9, 2023) – The Anaheim Police Department and the Placentia Police Department have arrested ten (10) suspects responsible for a multi-city robbery series that spanned six (6) months. Read on...
Detectives Arrest Suspect for Gardenwalk Shooting Murder

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 2, 2023) – Homicide detectives have arrested 21-year-old Aristeo Martinez for the shooting murder of 32-year-old Deonte Lenin. Read on...
Detectives Seek Information Related to Homicides at Anaheim Gardenwalk

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 22, 2023) – Anaheim homicide detectives are investigating two deaths that occurred yesterday just after 2 a.m. in a parking structure located in the 300 block of W. Katella Avenue. Read on...
Detectives Arrest Suspect for Homicide

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 16, 2023) – Anaheim homicide detectives have arrested Paul Perez, a 36-year-old transient man, for the fatal shooting of Juan Leon. Read on...
Officers Arrest Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Traffic Collision

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 22, 2023) – Anaheim police officers have arrested a man for a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision. Read on...
Two Juvenile Suspects Arrested for Murder

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 17, 2023) – Anaheim homicide detectives have arrested two male juveniles for the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Carleatis Richards. Read on...
Anaheim PD Detectives are Looking for Assistance in Locating a Stolen Urn

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 31, 2023,) – Anaheim Police Detectives are looking for assistance in locating a stolen urn. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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