Coverage dated October 5, 2026 to October 6, 2026

Video of Santa Ana police pulling man to ground, punching him during arrest prompts use-of-force investigation

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

A video showing Santa Ana officers pulling a man to the ground and punching him during his arrest has prompted a police use-of-force investigation.

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Reports & sources

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KTLA Los Angeles
Video shows Santa Ana police officers punching man repeatedly during arrest, attorney says (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Oct 5, 2026
KTLA Los Angeles's feed description
The Santa Ana Police Department is investigating the actions of two officers who were allegedly caught on camera throwing a man to the ground and repeatedly punching him and striking him with their knees. The arrest, seen in the video player at the top of this story, happened on Oct.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Video of Santa Ana police pulling man to ground, punching him during arrest prompts use-of-force investigation (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Oct 5, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
A video showing Santa Ana officers pulling a man to the ground and punching him during his arrest has prompted a police use-of-force investigation.
Los Angeles Times
'Things got out of control': Video of alleged beating by Santa Ana police spurs investigation (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 6, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Santa Ana authorities are investigating after a video circulated online of officers allegedly beating a man during his arrest.