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Aliso Viejo explosion being investigated as a crime

SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 16, 2018) - Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol...

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OC Sheriff Sandra Hutchens implores community to help families in need with annual ‘essentials’ drive

Sheriff Sandra Hutchens is encouraging the community to participate in a countywide drive to collect baby essentials for families in need. From now until June 8, HomeAid Orange...

NEWS RELEASE: California Attorney General and Orange County Sheriff’s Department Announce the Arrest of 85 Individuals in Orange County Gang Takedown

SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 2, 2018) - Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens today announced the arrest of 85 individuals; seizure of 36 firearms...

NEWS RELEASE: Improving Motorcycle Safety Aim of OC Sheriff’s Operation

SANTA ANA, Calif. (May 1, 2018)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Thursday, May 3, throughout the...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Inmates and college students tackle criminal justice course with Orange County’s first Inside Out Jail Exchange Program

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is partnering with Vanguard University for a unique college course experience behind the walls of the Intake Release Center.

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

Stanton, Calif. (April 18, 2018) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will step up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations in the city of Stanton on Thursday, April...

NEWS RELEASE: Improving Motorcycle Safety Aim of OC Sheriff’s Operation

Laguna Niguel, Calif. (April 18, 2018) - The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Friday, April 20, in an...

NEWS RELEASE: DUI Checkpoint in San Juan Capistrano this weekend

San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (April 18, 2018) – Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s DUI Enforcement Team will hold a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint this weekend to stop and...

NEWS RELEASE: Improving Motorcycle Safety Aim of OC Sheriff’s Operation

SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 13, 2018)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation Sunday, April 15, in an effort...