At approximately 7:02 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020 an unintentional weapon discharge by an Orange County Sheriff’s Sergeant occurred in the John Wayne Airport Terminal Administrative Office.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Aug. 26, 2020) – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules and responsibilities.On Saturday, Aug. 29, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians that put roadway users at risk. These violations include drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs and signals or any other dangerous violation.

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SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (Aug. 25, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, Aug. 28, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone that is not hands-free and violates California’s cell phone law. A violation is subject to a $162 fine for the first offense, and at least $285 for a second offense.

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Homicide investigators have arrested a suspect accused of stabbing a juvenile yesterday morning in Aliso Viejo. If you have information regarding this incident, contact OC Sheriff Dispatch at 714-647-7000 or OC Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Aug. 24, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing.

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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Ca. (Aug. 21, 2020) – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules and responsibilities.

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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Ca. (Aug. 21, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone that is not hands-free and violates California’s cell phone law. A violation is subject to a $162 fine for the first offense, and at least $285 for a second offense.

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STANTON, Ca. (Aug. 21, 2020) – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules and responsibilities.

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SANTA ANA, Ca. (August 19, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department would like members of the public to remain vigilant as investigators have seen an increase in thefts from distracted shoppers. Recent investigations show an increase in wallets and personal property being taken from purses while unsuspecting victims are distracted. In most cases, victims are followed through a store until the theft opportunity presents itself.

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DANA POINT, Ca. (Aug. 19, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Aug. 21, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Dana Point.

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