Felony Charges Dropped Against Man Involved in Rough Arrest by Santa Ana Police

Man seen in video being punched by Santa Ana police will not face charges in that arrest

A video of the Oct. 1 arrest, recorded by the suspect's sister, shows Santa Ana police officers punching and kicking the 28-year-old man.

OC District Attorney Drops Charges Against Man Violently Arrested by Santa Ana Police

The district attorney has dismissed charges of resisting arrest, blocking the roadway and smoking marijuana near a school against a man who was violently punched and arrested by Santa Ana police officers. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate

DA drops charges against Santa Ana man punched by officers in arrest video

Prosecutors decided instead to pursue a probation violation against Florentino Lopez Jr. based on his guilty plea in January to previous charges.

Felony charges dropped against man involved in rough arrest by Santa Ana police

DA Drops Charges in OC Forced Arrest Case

A 28-year-old man whose filmed arrest in Santa Ana prompted allegations of excessive force had his case dismissed Tuesday, but he will still face a hearing on a probation violation, his attorney said. Florentino Lopez was charged earlier this month with a felony count of resisting arrest, a misdemeanor count of resisting a peace officer, […]

OCDA drops charges against Florentino Lopez Jr. after viral video of brutal Santa Ana Police arrest

The criminal case against Florentino Lopez Jr., the 28-year-old Santa Ana resident whose violent arrest was captured on a viral cellphone video, has taken a dramatic turn after the Orange County District Attorney’s Office dismissed all charges stemming from the October 1 encounter. Prosecutors had initially charged Lopez with felony resisting an executive officer… Source