Body ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2026) The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, Aug 24, in the City of Aliso Viejo focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal...

Body SANTA ANA, Ca. (Dec. 23, 2025): Captain Matt Timmins has been selected as the new North Patrol Chief of Police Services, serving the city of Villa Park and the county’s northern unincorporated areas. He will begin his new assignment Friday, Dec. 26. “I look forward to working alongside the dedicated...

Body 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...

Body LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2026): On Thursday, Sept.10, at 8 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Portola Parkway and Market Place in Lake Forest regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Deputies arrived and found an 83-year-old male, on the ground with severe injuries. He...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sep. 18, 2026) – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by using the correct car seats, booster seats and properly fitted seat belts. This annual campaign takes place from September...

Body LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2026) The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, Aug 31, in the City of Laguna Woods focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal...

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