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Hit-and-run in Dana Point, investigators seek public’s assistance

Dana Point, Calif. (June 30, 2025): On June 27 at approximately 10:05 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of La Cresta Drive and Silver Lantern Street in the city of Dana Point reference a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

OC Sheriff to hold DUI checkpoint in Laguna Niguel July 11, 2025

Laguna Niguel, Ca. (July 9, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, July 11, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Niguel. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Reminds Drivers: Speeding Catches Up With You

Santa Ana, Calif. (July 09, 2025): Focused on eliminating driving behaviors that contribute to traffic-related fatalities on our nation’s roads, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) calls on drivers to recognize speeding as an aggressive driving behavior that endangers all road users and to put...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on Traffic Violations by Drivers and Motorcycle Riders

Laguna Hills, Calif. (July 10, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Thursday, July 12, in the City of Laguna Hills looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations, driving...

OC Sheriff Traffic Safety Operation in Laguna Niguel

Laguna Niguel, Calif. (July 5, 2025) : The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Monday, July 7, in the City of Laguna Niguel, focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making...

OC Sheriff releases Critical Incident Video

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (July 7, 2025): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on May 10, 2025, in Laguna Hills, Calif. The Critical Incident Video is available for viewing at https://youtu.be/ihbmhUvlIHY. In order to foster greater public trust with the...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Lake Forest, Calif. (On July 7, 2025): On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a...

Homicide in Stanton

Stanton, Calif. (July 7, 2025): On Saturday, July 5, 2025, shortly before 2 p.m., deputies were called to the 11000 block of Court Street, Stanton, in reference to a shooting. Several callers described two male juveniles who had been shot. Deputies arrived and located the two subjects suffering from gunshot...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Laguna Woods, Calif. (July 12, 2025) : On July. 14, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on Traffic Violations by Drivers and Motorcycle Riders

Dana Point, Calif. (July 12, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, July 14, in the City of Dana Point looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations, driving...