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Man arrested for possession of explosives in Tustin

TUSTIN, Ca. - A man was arrested at his residence in unincorporated Tustin on Wednesday for possessing explosive devices, fireworks and a large amount precursor materials to make...
Drug Walk 2018 Dep. A. Deedrick with a horse

OCSD mourns the loss of Police Service Horse, Cloud

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Enforcement Unit (MEU) is saddened to announce the tragic passing of Police Service Horse Cloud after he suffered a medical emergency...

NEWS RELEASE: Court reveals GTL recorded additional inmate attorney-client privileged calls

SANTA ANA, Ca. (November 9, 2018) - In June 2018, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) became aware of an issue with attorney-client privileged phone calls between inmates...
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Observant deputy thwarts commercial burglary attempt leading to the arrest of three suspects

Two men are in custody after keen observation by an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy interrupted a commercial burglary in progress. At approximately 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, a...

NEWS RELEASE: Statement from Sheriff Hutchens regarding election of next Orange County Sheriff

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 7, 2018) – Please see the statement below from Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. “I congratulate Sheriff-elect Don Barnes on a well-earned victory! He is...

NEWS RELEASE: OC Sheriff to Conduct Bike and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation

STANTON, Calif. (Nov. 6, 2018) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will step up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations in the city of Stanton on Monday, Nov. 12...

NEWS RELEASE: Orange County Sheriff's Department Awarded DUID Enhanced Testing Grant

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 2, 2018) - The Orange County Sheriff’s Department – OC Crime Lab has been awarded a $316,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for...

Fighting Fentanyl: How OCSD is fighting the opioid crisis

Across the nation, the opioid crisis continues to ravage communities and claim new victims every day, including here in Orange County. The most dramatic change law enforcement has...
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

National Cyber Security Awareness Month Tips from OCSD

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages you to take steps to protect yourself from cyber-attacks and fraud. Cyber...