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Fatal Traffic Collision in Mission Viejo, Two Drivers Arrested
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2026): On Thursday, Aug. 20, at 9:41 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Los Alisos Boulevard and Mustang Run in Mission Viejo regarding a solo vehicle traffic collision. Deputies arrived and found Shalia Deciderio, a 21-year-old female from Rancho Santa Margarita, deceased. A preliminary...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2026) The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, Aug 24, in the City of Aliso Viejo focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal...
Captain Matt Timmins selected as North Patrol Chief of Police Services
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SANTA ANA, Ca. (Dec. 23, 2025): Captain Matt Timmins has been selected as the new North Patrol Chief of Police Services, serving the city of Villa Park and the county’s northern unincorporated areas. He will begin his new assignment Friday, Dec. 26. “I look forward to working alongside the dedicated...
Captain Matt Stafford selected as Stanton Chief of Police Services
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STANTON, Ca. (March 3 , 2026): Captain Matt Stafford has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for the City of Stanton. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 6. “I’m honored to stand beside the men and women who deliver exceptional service to the great city of...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2026) The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, Aug 31, 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, making illegal...
Protecting Pedestrians: California Urges Drivers to Stay Alert This September
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sept. 01, 2026) – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads. By always taking extra precautions, you can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk...
2022 Orange County's Homeless Death Review Committee Report
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Orange County’s Homeless Death Review Committee issued its second report today, reviewing deaths of people experiencing homelessness in 2022.
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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Addresses DOJ Report
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SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 13, 2022): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) received the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) report focused on the use of jailhouse informants from 2007 through 2016. The Department takes this matter very seriously and has worked diligently to address the issues.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
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Join us at 11 locations throughout Orange County on Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. to dispose of unwanted, used and expired prescription medication. Free and anonymous, no questions asked. We will not be accepting “sharps.” Dana Point Dana Point City Hall 33282 Golden Lantern St. Dana...
OC Sheriff releases Critical Incident Video
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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...
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