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Man saved after deputies administer Naloxone, bringing total number of lives saved to 30 since the program's inception

A 27-year-old man is recovering after deputies administered a dose of Naloxone to pull the man out of the throes of a drug overdose. Deputies Fisher and Tomasko at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, responded to a Mission Viejo shopping center after a caller reported a man overdosing on...

Cupcake business with sweet sentiment inspires support for those with autism

Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department were in for a sweet surprise Sept. 11 when a local family showed their gratitude for first responders with a special delivery. North Operations Lt. Pat Rich, who leads the Sheriff’s Department’s security operations for the Orange County Fair, was looking for a...

Let’s Talk Vaping

Let’s talk vaping. Smokeless doesn’t mean harmless. E-cig usage by high school students rose 78% between 2017 and 2018. That’s close to double the kids exposed to nicotine in a single year. The flavors make it easy to hit. The devices make it easy to hide. The nicotine makes it...

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 deputy was conducting a patrol check in the business area of Lake Forest Drive and Rockfield Avenue in the city of...

NEWS RELEASE: OCSD seeks additional victims of a contractor arrested for grand theft

SANTA ANA, Ca. – A woman, hired by multiple clients as a home organizer, has been arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’sDepartment (OCSD) on suspicion of felony grand theft. Investigators believe there may be additional victims, and are seeking community members to come forward.

15 arrested in DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Division arrested 15 people at Friday night’s DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint in the city of Dana Point. Nearly 450 cars drove through the checkpoint, with 410 of those being screened for impaired or unlicensed drivers. Three people were arrested on suspicion of driving...

Medal For Lifesaving: Deputies rescue man from burning house

On January 27, 2019 at about midnight, Deputies Fletcher, Giroux and Medina were dispatched to a possible house fire in Northeast Orange County. Upon arrival the deputies immediately ran to the front door and started banging on it. The door was ajar, and Deputy Medina began making announcements inside the...

Check Twice for Motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 2, 2022): During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. “Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so being extra careful before changing lanes is always good practice,” Sergeant Shane Stewart said. “Motorcycle riders are out...

May is Bicycle Safety Month: Share the Road and Look Out for One Another

SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 2, 2022): May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides. “The days are longer, and the weather is pleasant, making for ideal conditions to go on a...

OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in San Juan Capistrano

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (April 21, 2022): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Saturday, April 23, in the city of San Juan Capistrano looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the...