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Fatality Traffic Collision in Dana Point

DANA POINT, Calif. (Nov. 6, 2023) On Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Orange County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an injury traffic collision near the intersection of Coast Highway and Palisades Drive in the city of Dana Point. Deputies arrived and located an adult male victim lying...

OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo, Ca. (November 11, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Monday, November 13, in the city of Aliso Viejo looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo, Ca. (November 18, 2023): – 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.

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Awarded DUID Testing and Training Grant

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Dec. 20, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department – OC Crime Lab has been awarded a $141,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for training and enhanced drug impaired driving testing. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will use the funding to facilitate the efficient...

Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Dana Point

Dana Point , Ca. (December 27, 2023): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, December 29, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano , Ca. (December 27, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Friday, December 29, 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...

Investigators seeking additional victims of sexual assault suspect

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Jan. 16, 2024): OC Sheriff Special Victims Detail investigators are seeking additional victims after arresting a 36-year-old man in connection with several sexual assaults in the cities of Stanton and Long Beach. On Nov. 26, 2023, the suspect attempted to solicit sex from a 19-year-old female victim...

OCSD seeking community’s assistance in fatal traffic collision in Mission Viejo

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Jan. 12, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the community’s assistance to provide additional information about a fatal traffic collision in Mission Viejo. On Friday, Jan. 5, at approximately 10:30 p.m. a pedestrian was killed in the area of Alicia Parkway and Jeronimo Road. Deputies...

In-custody death of inmate from the Intake Release Center

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Jan. 15, 2024) – On Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, an inmate slated to be housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The 34-year-old male was hospitalized on Jan. 9 due to injuries sustained in a traffic collision following a pursuit...

Homicide suspect arrested in San Clemente

San Clemente, Ca. (Jan. 22, 2024): Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies have arrested a man on suspicion of stabbing an 18-year-old male. At 12:17 a.m. on Jan. 20, deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of Avenida Del Presidente regarding a report of a stabbing. On arrival, the deputies located...