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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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DANA POINT, Calif. (June 13, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Monday, June. 15, 2026 in the City of Dana Point 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 arrests suspects in distraction theft crimes
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2026): Orange County Sheriff investigators have arrested three suspects allegedly running an ATM distraction theft operation involving multiple counties and at least a dozen victims across the state of California. North Operations investigators on Jan. 6 arrested three Romanian nationals on suspicion of multiple distraction...
Captain Ryan Buhr selected as Chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services
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ALISO VIEJO, Ca. (Dec. 31, 2024): Captain Ryan Buhr has been selected as the new Chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services. He began his new assignment Friday, Dec. 27. “I look forward to serving alongside the men and women who remain dedicated to providing exceptional policing services to the city...
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (May. 01, 2026) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives. “Motorcyclists...
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In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility
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ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2026) – On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 31-year-old inmate, Dennis Gomez, was remanded by the courts to the custody of the Sheriff and booked on Feb. 2, 2026, for PC...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (June 20, 2026)– On June. 22, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s 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 vehicle. This...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (June 20, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Monday, June. 22, 2026 in the City of San Clemente 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...
In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the James A. Musick Facility
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Irvine, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2026) – On Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, an inmate housed at the James A. Musick Facility in Irvine died. A 54-year-old female inmate was booked by the Anaheim Police Department on Feb. 26, 2026, for H&S 11377-Possession of a Controlled Substance and H&S 11364 Possession of...
OC Sheriff celebrates promotions for 26 personnel
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (March 4, 2026): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday celebrated the promotion of 26 personnel, including two new commanders, in a ceremony held at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. “This is always an exciting time of year as we express gratitude for those who...
Captain Matt Stafford selected as Stanton Chief of Police Services
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STANTON, Ca. (March 3 , 2026): Captain Matt Stafford has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for the City of Stanton. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 6. “I’m honored to stand beside the men and women who deliver exceptional service to the great city of...