Sgt. Gerry Serrano went from facing potential DUI hit-and-run charges to leading one of the larger police unions in California. Voice of OC is publishing portions of the DUI police report for the first time.
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Police Officials Allege ‘Illegal Scheme’ by Their Union to Oust Santa Ana Police Chief
The suit alleges union president Gerry Serrano held a grudge stemming from then-Police Chief Carlos Rojas’ discipline of Serrano for a 2011 hit-and-run DUI arrest, and later worked to oust Rojas as part of an “illegal scheme.” Serrano and the city deny the claims.
Posted inInvestigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana
DA Investigating Residency Fraud Claims Against Ex-Councilman Roman Reyna
District Attorney investigators served search warrants at multiple locations in recent weeks to obtain documents, including text messages involving Reyna from multiple cell phones.
Posted inEconomy, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Approves $25 Million Police Raise, But Not Funding
Santa Ana City Council members granted raises to police officers and sergeants totaling $25 million over the next two and a half years, without the ability to actually pay the $4.3 million cost for this fiscal year.
Posted inInvestigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana
Roman Reyna to Resign from Santa Ana Council, Potentially Shifting Power Balance
Reyna was facing the likelihood of sworn testimony, in public, by other city officials and one of his family members regarding allegations he falsified residency documents. His resignation sets the stage for a potential shift in power at City Hall.
Posted inGovernment, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
$25 Million in Santa Ana Police Raises Up for City Council Approval
Santa Ana City Council members will vote Tuesday on the largest pay raises for the city’s police officers in more than a decade, totaling $25 million in taxpayer money over […]
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Councilman’s Removal Trial Postponed as He Negotiates Deal
The talks apparently include the possibility of Roman Reyna stepping down from the council.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana
Trial Starts Today on Removing Santa Ana Councilman
Roman Reyna is accused of being ineligible for the seat because he was living outside the ward during a city-required residency period and falsified his election paperwork, which Reyna disputes. The outcome could affect the balance of power on the council.
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Cortes: Police Union Monopoly on Electoral Spending Threatens Santa Ana’s Democracy
Hairo Cortes, executive director of Chispa, writes that the future of Santa Ana is in the hands of the voters and their ability to hold their elected officials accountable.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Projects $17 Million Budget Hole as Labor Costs Skyrocket
The budget pressures are prompting warnings from the city manager that services may have to be cut back, despite growth in tax revenues. The funding gap is projected to grow to $40 million in five years.
