Initial Other Event IMP2304-0060.0 Gonzales, Steven 3829_Redacted

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SYNOPSIS On Saturday, April 08, 2023, at approximately 0823 hours, my partner, Officer C. Ruelas #3824, was passenger and I, Officer Gonzales #3829, were working uniformed patrol in the City of Santa Ana. We were working a two-man unit in which Officer Ruelas #3824 was the front passenger and I was driving. We were driving a clearly marked black and white Santa Ana Police vehicle and wearing marked Santa Ana Police uniforms. It shall be noted that during the incident my department-issued Axon 2 body worn camera (BWC) was activated and recording. All statements made below are summarizations of the facts and circumstances that shall not be taken as all-encompassing of the event. For exact dialogue and sequence of events see BWC footage. Watch Three Officers relayed information pertaining to an assault with a deadly weapon (firearm) which occurred on Friday, April 07, 2023. The outstanding suspect vehicle had a description of a two tone brown and black Chevrolet Suburban. We were conducting a patrol check in the area of 1506 W. 3UG Street. While I was driving east, in front of 1506 W. 3rd 6WUHHW , REVHUYHG D WZR WRQHG EURZQ and black 1993 Chevrolet Suburban bearing a California license plate of 4ZMU186 parked along the north curb line facing west. The vehicle matched the description of the suspect vehicle involved in the assault with a deadly weapon incident. The vehicle¶s registered owner was Valdivia, Felipe V with an address of 1318 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, California 92703 which was approximately 856 feet from the location in which it was recovered. The vehicle had a release of liability to Castro, Dante who has an address of 1500 S. Sudene Street, Fullerton, California 92831. Officer Ruelas #3824 and I cleared the vehicle of any persons and disengaged to observe the vehicle from a distance. After further investigation, we determined to secure the vehicle for evidence. I observed a black baseball hat on the front bench seat of the vehicle with the logo of ³D´Based on my training and experience, I know criminal street JDQJV WR ZHDU LQGLFLD ZKHQ FRPPLWWLQJ FULPHV IRU WKH IXUWKHUDQFH RI WKHLU JDQJ Reference Officer Ruelas¶supplemental report for further information pertaining to surveillance footage in the area. Forensic Specialist G. Garcia #3251 captured photographs and sealed the vehicle for evidence. Reference her supplemental report for further information. At approximately 0950 hours, To¶and Mo¶towed the vehicle from 1506 W. 3rd 6WUHHW Approximately 1000 hours, we arrived to the To¶and Mo¶inside storage lot located at 518 N. Poinsettia. During the relocation of the vehicle, Officer Ruelas and I followed the vehicle ensuring it arrived to the destination. I respectfully request this report be forwarded to Investigations for follow up. Gonzales #3829 Field Operations / Patrol Watch 1 / Team 1