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Multi-Location Search Warrant Takes Down Catalytic Converter Theft-Ring
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2026): On Sept. 3, 2026, members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with several assisting agencies, served multiple search warrants in connection with a catalytic converter theft-ring. The discovery was the result of a three-month long investigation completed by the North Investigations Unit...
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24
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Teen driver safety depends on parent and guardian action SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2026) – Safe driving starts long before anyone gets behind the wheel. This National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages parents and guardians to discuss safe driving habits with their teens before...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Awarded $561,700 Grant for Speeding and Reckless Driving Program to Increase Safety on Roads
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2026) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. “We...
In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility
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ORANGE, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2026): On Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 , an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died at a local hospital. The 47-year-old male inmate was booked by the Westminster Police Department on Sept. 25, 2026, on a warrant for arrest for H&S 11377(a) Possession...
Orange County Sheriff Launches ‘Drone as a First Responder’ Program
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2026)– The Orange County Sheriff's Department will launch the first phase of its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program in October 2026, bringing a new public safety resource to the contract cities of Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, and Stanton. The program utilizes Unmanned Aerial...
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Homicide in Stanton, Suspect Arrested
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STANTON, Calif. (September 25, 2026): On Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at around 6:15 p.m., several 911 calls were received, reporting a man chasing another man with a knife. Deputies responded to the area of Beach Boulevard and Chapman Avenue, in Stanton, where they located a man with serious injuries. Witnesses...
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month
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Drivers are urged to slow down and be alert for people walking SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 06, 2026): October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind drivers to take extra precautions to help protect people walking. “In Orange County, we’re committed to...
National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day is Here
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Help our community champion safe trips to school SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 06, 2026): This October 7, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages schools, families and students to join in this year’s National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day to support and reinforce healthy and safe travel habits for...
Homicide in San Juan Capistrano
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2026): On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Calle Santa Barbara and Los Rios Street in the city of San Juan Capistrano after witnesses reported seeing a subject on the ground, suffering from multiple stab wounds...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2026) On Oct. 23, 2026 The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, in the City of Laguna Woods focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding...