CRIME & SAFETY
Man arrested for fatally stabbing roommate during fight in Santa Ana
A man has been arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing his roommate during a fight at their Santa Ana home on Sunday. Police were dispatched to the scene located in the 1500 block of S. Lowell Street at around 8:30 a.m. after learning of a disturbance at the home, according to a statement from the Santa Ana Police Department. Officers arrived to find 26-year-old William Stephen Nared suffering from a stab wound to the upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The suspect, who has since been identified as 25-year-old David James Espinosa, is said to have fled from the area on a bicycle. He was found a few blocks from the location by police. "Homicide detectives assumed the investigation and processed the crime scene. Subsequent interviews unveiled that the victim and the suspect were roommates," said SAPD in a statement. "Within the residence, a conflict arose between them, leading to a physical altercation and homicide."Espinosa was booked on suspicion of murder.Anyone with further details is asked to contact investigators at (714) 245-8390.
Firefighters Employ 'Jaws of Life' in Predawn Rescue After Santa Ana Truck Accident
In the early hours of a quiet morning in Santa Ana, the piercing sound of sirens shattered the calm as firefighters raced to a grisly scene. A single truck had slammed into a pole at the intersection of S. Main & W. Highland, leaving three victims in its wake, two of whom were ensnared within the twisted metal confines of their vehicle. According to a post by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) posten on X, firefighters deployed the "jaws of life" to pry the injured free while simultaneously administering critical care.
3 boys accused of beating homeless man in Long Beach arrested
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Three young boys were arrested in Long Beach Saturday after allegedly attacking a homeless man. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Long Beach police officers were called out to the 100 block of Pacific Avenue. Police said a group of three boys — a 15-year-old, a...
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