Body 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...

Body TRABUCO CANYON, Ca. (Oct. 6, 2023): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Trabuco Canyon, Ca., on August 23, 2023. Links in this section relate to Body

Body LAKE FOREST, Calif. (June 8, 2026): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on April 24, 2026, in Lake Forest, Calif. The Critical Incident Video is available for viewing at https://youtu.be/rTk2Db9vy9A . In order to foster greater public trust with... Links in this section relate to Body

Body 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... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Orange County’s Homeless Death Review Committee issued its second report today, reviewing deaths of people experiencing homelessness in 2022. Links in this section relate to Body

Body 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. Links in this section relate to Body

Body 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...

Body DANA POINT, Ca. (Feb. 2, 2023): At 3:02 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2023, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Crown Valley Parkway reference a traffic collision and an assault.

Body MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Mar. 22, 2023) – At 4:44 p.m. on Mar. 21, 2023, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 27000 block of Ruisenor in the city of Mission Viejo due to a shooting.

Body Midway City, Ca. (July 28, 2023): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Midway City, Ca., on June 14, 2023. Links in this section relate to Body