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Deputy-Involved Shooting in Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills, Ca. (May 10, 2025): A deputy-involved shooting occurred this morning in a commercial parking lot in Laguna Hills. On Saturday, May 10, at 8:03 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call in the area of Ridge Route Drive and Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. Multiple callers stated that a...

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

Mission Viejo, Ca . (June 17, 2025): On June 19, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department 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...

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Homicide in unincorporated Anaheim, Investigators seek community assistance

Unincorporated Anaheim, Calif. (June 24, 2025): On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at around 12:57 a.m., deputies were called to the 8000 block of Katella Ave. in unincorporated Anaheim outside of 99 Bottles & Cocktails in reference to a shooting.

Fatal hit-and-run in Stanton, investigators seek public’s assistance

STANTON, Calif. (June 25, 2025): On June 22 at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of Katella Avenue and Date Street in the city of Stanton reference a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

Fatal traffic collision in Mission Viejo, driver arrested for DUI

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (June 25, 2025): On Tuesday, June 24, at approximately 8:22 p.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Trabuco Road and Via Victoria in Mission Viejo reference a traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle.

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...