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In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility
ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2026) – On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 31-year-old inmate, Dennis Gomez, was remanded by the courts to the custody of the Sheriff and booked on Feb. 2, 2026, for PC 594 Vandalism and PC 186.22...
Sheriff Barnes: Public Safety Outlook 2026
Orange County remains one of America’s safest communities, thanks to the dedicated work of our first responders and the strong partnerships we have with community organizations, businesses, and our elected representatives. Maintaining that safety requires continued action against evolving threats...
OC Sheriff arrests suspects in distraction theft crimes
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2026): Orange County Sheriff investigators have arrested three suspects allegedly running an ATM distraction theft operation involving multiple counties and at least a dozen victims across the state of California. North Operations investigators on Jan. 6 arrested three...
In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the Central Men’s Jail
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2026): On Sunday, February 1, 2026 , an inmate who was housed at the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The 77-year-old male inmate was booked by the Tustin Police Department on December 17, 2025, for PC 422 Criminal Threats and PC 417.4 Brandishing...
