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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Seek Information Related to Homicides at Anaheim Gardenwalk

Detectives Arrest Suspect for Homicide

Officers Arrest Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Traffic Collision

Two Juvenile Suspects Arrested for Murder

Anaheim PD Detectives are Looking for Assistance in Locating a Stolen Urn

Detectives Arrest Suspect for Attempted Murder

Homicide Suspect Arrested and Victim Identification

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

Death Investigation – Disneyland Resort

Detectives Arrest Suspects in 2021 Gang-Related Homicide

Convicted Felon Arrested and Charged with Human Trafficking and Pimping

Detectives Arrest Suspect In 2021 Gang-Related Homicide

Anaheim Police Chief, Anaheim Police Association joint letter on Tyre Nichols

Homicide Investigation

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

Non-Fatal Officer Involved Shooting

Anaheim Police Detectives Seek Additional Possible Sex Assault Victims

Anaheim Police Department Awarded $469,000 Grant From the OTS

Anaheim PD Receives Funding for Motorcycle Safety Training Program

Anaheim PD Awarded Grant for Child Safety Seat Education Program to Support Underserved Communities

Anaheim PD Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

Felony Animal Cruelty Warrant Issued for Suspect Seen on Viral Video

Non-Fatal/Non-Hit Officer Involved Shooting

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

Request for Public Assistance – Impersonating an Officer Arrest

Homicide Investigation

Stolen Olympic Gold Medal Located

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

U-Haul Stolen with 63-Year-Old Autistic Male Inside

Anaheim PD Detectives Arrest Suspect in Connection with Theft of Olympic Gold Medal

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