Anaheim Police (March 2026)

Three Dead in Fiery Crash

A single-car crash early Monday morning left three dead in Anaheim, in a gruesome incident under investigation by police. The crash was so severe that police at first had trouble identifying how many people were inside the car. According to Anaheim police, a patrol car saw the white Mercedes sedan speeding southbound down Harbor Boulevard just before 2 a.m. The driver of the car then lost control of the vehicle, and went airborne through the intersection. The Mercedes then hit a brick wall with so much impact that the car split in half, police said. The car then burst into flames and sheared a fire hydrant. That fire hydrant sent water shooting into powerlines above the street, according to police, energizing the water and causing some explosions. Speed was a factor in the crash, police said. Rendering aid was difficult due to the flames in the car, police said. They were able to pull one person out of the car, and they attempted to perform CPR, but the individual did not survive. Orange County Mar 26 Man Accused in Two Unprovoked Attacks in Anaheim Arrested Orange County Mar 25 Man Punched at Anaheim Central Library Orange County Mar 6 Anaheim Police Department Fundraise for Investigator With Brain Tumor The three occupants of the car all died at the scene, according to police. They are believed to have been young adult men. The intersection was shut down while police investigated and cleared the wreckage (https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/three-dead-in-fiery-crash-in-anaheim/2857440/)

A single-car crash early Monday morning left three dead in Anaheim, in a gruesome incident under investigation by police. The crash was so severe that police at first had trouble identifying how many people were inside the car. According to Anaheim police, a patrol car saw the white Mercedes sedan speeding southbound down Harbor Boulevard just before 2 a.m. The driver of the car then lost control of the vehicle, and went airborne through the intersection. The Mercedes then hit a brick wall with so much impact that the car split in half, police said. The car then burst into flames and sheared a fire hydrant. That fire hydrant sent water shooting into powerlines above the street, according to police, energizing the water and causing some explosions. Speed was a factor in the crash, police said. Rendering aid was difficult due to the flames in the car, police said. They were able to pull one person out of the car, and they attempted to perform CPR, but the individual did not survive. Orange County Mar 26 Man Accused in Two Unprovoked Attacks in Anaheim Arrested Orange County Mar 25 Man Punched at Anaheim Central Library Orange County Mar 6 Anaheim Police Department Fundraise for Investigator With Brain Tumor The three occupants of the car all died at the scene, according to police. They are believed to have been young adult men. The intersection was shut down while police investigated and cleared the wreckage

Anaheim Police Seek Help Arresting Man in Attempted Teen Kidnapping

Anaheim police on Friday asked for the public’s help tracking down a suspect who tried to push a 13-year-old girl into his pickup. Police were called around 2:45 p.m. Thursday about a man attempting to kidnap a girl in the 2600 block of West Ball Road as she was walking home from Dale Junior High School, according to Anaheim police Sgt. Jacob Gallacher. Several witnesses who saw what was happening called police, and the suspect gave up trying to get the girl into the passenger seat of his pickup, Gallacher said. The girl escaped injury, he added. The suspect is a Latino man about 25 years old with a thin build and short, thin hair, who was wearing a gray hoodie. He was driving a white pickup with a gray tool rack in the bed. It was possibly a Toyota Tundra or Ford F-150. Anyone with information was asked to call Detective Jacob Medina at 714-765-1419. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS. (https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/anaheim-police-seek-help-arresting-man-in-attempted-teen-kidnapping/2861308/)

Anaheim police on Friday asked for the public’s help tracking down a suspect who tried to push a 13-year-old girl into his pickup. Police were called around 2:45 p.m. Thursday about a man attempting to kidnap a girl in the 2600 block of West Ball Road as she was walking home from Dale Junior High School, according to Anaheim police Sgt. Jacob Gallacher. Several witnesses who saw what was happening called police, and the suspect gave up trying to get the girl into the passenger seat of his pickup, Gallacher said. The girl escaped injury, he added. The suspect is a Latino man about 25 years old with a thin build and short, thin hair, who was wearing a gray hoodie. He was driving a white pickup with a gray tool rack in the bed. It was possibly a Toyota Tundra or Ford F-150. Anyone with information was asked to call Detective Jacob Medina at 714-765-1419. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.

Three Killed in Anaheim Crash

March 29, 2022 Three people were killed in a major fiery car crash in Anaheim. It happened shortly before 2 a.m. Monday near Harbor Boulevard and La Palma Avenue, according to the Anaheim Police Department. This is probably one of the most significant crashes I’ve ever seen in my 20 years, one Anaheim (http://lmlamplighter.com/three-killed-in-anaheim-crash/)

March 29, 2022 Three people were killed in a major fiery car crash in Anaheim. It happened shortly before 2 a.m. Monday near Harbor Boulevard and La Palma Avenue, according to the Anaheim Police Department. This is probably one of the most significant crashes I’ve ever seen in my 20 years, one Anaheim

Zachary Pickrell Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old Friend

Zachary Pickrell was arrested Monday, the day after the shooting in the 1700 block of North Holbrook Street. Anaheim police say Pickrell initially told officers he and the 17-year-old boy, whom he identified as a friend, had been the victims of a drive-by shooting. (https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/09/10/zachary-pickrell-anaheim-arrested-fatal-shooting-17-year-old-friend/)

Zachary Pickrell was arrested Monday, the day after the shooting in the 1700 block of North Holbrook Street. Anaheim police say Pickrell initially told officers he and the 17-year-old boy, whom he identified as a friend, had been the victims of a drive-by shooting.

Transient Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of Security Guard Joseph Gomez In Anaheim

Transient Arrested Fatal Stabbing Security

Andrew Isaiah Godinez, 24, was taken into custody shortly after stabbing, which happened at about 10:15 p.m. at a strip mall in the 1800 block of West Lincoln Avenue. Anaheim police say Godinez was arrested as he was trying to leave the scene. (https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/09/11/transient-arrested-fatal-stabbing-security-guard-joseph-gomez-anaheim/)

Andrew Isaiah Godinez, 24, was taken into custody shortly after stabbing, which happened at about 10:15 p.m. at a strip mall in the 1800 block of West Lincoln Avenue. Anaheim police say Godinez was arrested as he was trying to leave the scene.

Anaheim Police Searching For Missing Teenager With Autism

Anaheim Police Searching Missing Teenager

Anaheim Police are seeking public assistance in locating a 14-year-old boy whom they believe went missing in the Fullerton area this morning. He has autism and ADHD, and was last seen wearing a black Adidas sweatshirt and black pants. (https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2022/02/05/anaheim-police-searching-for-missing-teenager-with-autism/)

Anaheim Police are seeking public assistance in locating a 14-year-old boy whom they believe went missing in the Fullerton area this morning. He has autism and ADHD, and was last seen wearing a black Adidas sweatshirt and black pants.

Man arrested, charged with murder after San Marcos crash

A man taken into custody last week after he was involved in a San Marcos crash and authorities discovered a dead body in his pickup truck has been arrested for murder and turned over to Anaheim Police. (https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/north-county-news/man-arrested-charged-with-murder-of-anaheim-woman-after-san-marcos-crash)

A man taken into custody last week after he was involved in a San Marcos crash and authorities discovered a dead body in his pickup truck has been arrested for murder and turned over to Anaheim Police.

Three dead after car slams into brick wall in Anaheim

Three people died Monday morning in Anaheim after their car crashed into a brick wall and erupted into flames, according to police.Shortly before 2 a.m., Anaheim police observed a Mercedes (https://fontananewsroom.com/three-dead-after-car-slams-into-brick-wall-in-anaheim/)

Three people died Monday morning in Anaheim after their car crashed into a brick wall and erupted into flames, according to police.Shortly before 2 a.m., Anaheim police observed a Mercedes

Man Arrested In Garden Grove For Alleged Attack On Wife At Youth Sports Game

A 43-year-old Anaheim man was arrested in Garden Grove for allegedly attempting to kill his estranged wife who was watching their son play sports, Garden Grove police reported Saturday. (https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/05/15/man-arrested-in-garden-grove-for-alleged-attack-on-wife-at-youth-sports-game/)

A 43-year-old Anaheim man was arrested in Garden Grove for allegedly attempting to kill his estranged wife who was watching their son play sports, Garden Grove police reported Saturday.

PD Plans To Expand Bait Package Program

Officers from Anaheim Police Department are ramping up their bait package program to catch thieves with stolen valuables as Christmas quickly approaches. (https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/12/22/anaheim-police-department-plans-to-expand-bait-package-program/)

Officers from Anaheim Police Department are ramping up their bait package program to catch thieves with stolen valuables as Christmas quickly approaches.

Homeless Woman Struck, Killed In Anaheim; Two Drivers Sought

Anaheim police released photos of two vehicles they believe fatally struck a homeless woman minutes apart from each other. (https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/12/24/homeless-woman-struck-killed-in-anaheim-two-drivers-sought/)

Anaheim police released photos of two vehicles they believe fatally struck a homeless woman minutes apart from each other.

Brandon Lopez, Cousin Of Santa Ana Councilman, Shot And Killed After Pursuit, 4-Hour Standoff

SWAT teams used tear gas to get him out of the car before Anaheim police opened fire on him. (https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/09/29/brandon-lopez-cousin-of-santa-ana-councilmember-shot-killed-after-pursuit-4-hour-standoff/)

SWAT teams used tear gas to get him out of the car before Anaheim police opened fire on him.

Homicide Suspect Fatally Shot By PD

A homicide suspect was shot and killed by police in Anaheim Tuesday. (https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/08/31/homicide-suspect-fatally-shot-by-anaheim-police/)

A homicide suspect was shot and killed by police in Anaheim Tuesday.

Armed Man Shot, Killed After 5-Hour SWAT Standoff

A gun was recovered by Anaheim Police at the scene. (https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2022/03/03/suspect-shot-killed-by-anaheim-police/)

A gun was recovered at the scene.

Anaheim Police Asking For Help In Finding Attempted Abduction Suspect

(https://patch.com/california/orange-county/anaheim-police-asking-help-finding-attempted-abduction-suspect)