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In-custody death of inmate from Central Men’s Jail

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 8, 2022) – On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, an inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana died at the hospital.

DUI Checkpoint in Ranch Santa Margarita

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Ca. (March 9, 2022): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, March 11, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics...

Church Volunteer Suspected of Sexual Assault

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 9, 2022): On Wednesday, March 2, members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail arrested Terry Lyn Myers, 65, of Garden Grove, for felony aggravated sexual assault. He is currently in custody at the Orange County Jail.

Man arrested for homicide in Mission Viejo

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (March 16, 2022): Yesterday at around 1 p.m., deputies were called to the 28000 block of Via Arriaga in the city of Mission Viejo regarding a deceased female in her 80s inside a residence.

Investigators release new forensic rendering to identify 1983 Jane Doe

Santa Ana, Ca. (March 17, 2022): Orange County Sheriff’s investigators have released an updated forensic rendering of a 1983 Jane Doe in an effort to identify the woman and possibly generate new leads on her homicide case.

Aliso Viejo homicide, investigators seek public’s assistance

ALISO VIEJO, Ca. (March 18, 2022): Just before midnight, deputies responded to an unknown trouble call after residents reported gunshots and an injured man near Via Jacinto and Via San Miguel in Aliso Viejo.

In-custody death of inmate from Intake Release Center

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 19, 2022) – On Friday, March 18, 2022, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at the jail.

Man dies after fight at Dana Point pizza restaurant, suspect arrested

DANA POINT, Ca. (March 24, 2022): On the evening of March 17 at about 7 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Beach Harbor Pizza at 34473 Golden Lantern in Dana Point regarding two men engaged in a physical fight.

OC Sheriff releases Critical Incident Video

LAKE FOREST, Ca. (March 24, 2022): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Lake Forest, Calif., on February 10, 2022.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Dana Point

DANA POINT, Ca. (March 25, 2022): – 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. On Monday, March 28, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...