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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.

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

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, August 9, in the City of San Juan Capistrano, 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...

OC Sheriff Traffic Safety Operation in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Calif. (Aug.10, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will conduct a traffic safety operation on Friday, August 12, in the City of Lake Forest focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Visit Local Music Festival to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (Aug 8, 2024): On Sunday, Aug 10, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit The San Clemente "Music Fiesta" to educate Festival goers on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from 11:00am...

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

Aliso Viejo, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Monday, August 11, in the City of Aliso Viejo 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...

Deputy-Involved Shooting in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2025): On Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, a deputy-involved shooting occurred in a commercial parking lot in Lake Forest. On Thursday, August 7, 2025, deputies were notified of an incident involving the suspect, Ethan Chase Mull, 34, who was involved in a domestic violence incident. The...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Visits Local Fairgrounds to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”

Costa Mesa, Calif. – (Aug 11th, 2025): On Aug 13th, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit The Orange County Fair Grounds to educate Fairgoers on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from 5:00 pm...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Reminds Drivers to Keep the Final Days of Summer Fun, Not Fatal

In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility

ORANGE, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2025) – On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. The 60-year-old inmate, David N. Alcazar, was booked by the Huntington Beach Police Department on August 9, 2025, for PC 422 Criminal Threats, PC 646.9(a) Stalking...