Sometimes in crisis it’s not encouraging words, prolonged hugs or a sympathetic shoulder squeeze that provides the most comfort. $0 $0For some, it’s the nuzzle of a wet nose, a furry head resting on a lap or the quiet presence of a four-legged friend that just sits and stays for...

MEDAL OF COURAGE: Stopped attempted attack with knife On April 11, 2019 at about 3:30 p.m., Deputy Zachary Bieker was dispatched to a bank in Yorba Linda for a call of a man with a knife. Bank employees had advised dispatch the subject was threatening them with a knife and...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday means great deals, but it also means packages arriving at your door and thieves lurking for the perfect opportunity. With the majority of deliveries left on doorsteps and not requiring a signature for release, package theft is expected to be on the rise this holiday...

Property crime continues to be the most reported crime in Orange County, but there are many steps you can take to safeguard your home. While the Sheriff’s Department is a proponent of installing home security systems and surveillance cameras, these are not always cost-effective solutions for everyone. This doesn’t mean...

Two suspects are in custody after stealing a commercial truck and burglarizing a drive-up ATM. At about 3:40 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, deputies were dispatched to the 26000 block of Crown Valley Parkway in Mission Viejo after a caller reported two suspects breaking in to a drive-up ATM. The...

Highlight on Emergency Management Director Donna Boston Happy International Women’s Day! This year we wanted to put the spotlight on Donna Boston, Director of the County’s Emergency Management Program. Donna is an incredible asset to the Sheriff’s Department and the County as a whole. Her career in Emergency Management spans...

Every year, thousands of pounds and millions of dollars’ worth of illegal drugs are confiscated during investigations throughout Orange County. But when the case has closed and there is no longer any legal reasons to keep these narcotics, where do they go? Several times a year, personnel from the Orange...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators believe there may be more victims of a suspect they arrested who exposed himself to female bus riders on at least three occasions in Orange County. Deputies at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, responded to a report of indecent exposure aboard an Orange...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department and law enforcement agencies across the county, along with members of the community, will gather to commemorate the dedication and service of the county’s fallen officers. Irvine Police Chief Mike Hamel, president of the Orange County Chiefs’ of Police and Sheriff’s Association, will deliver the keynote...

With holiday season quickly approaching and Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, chances are you are starting to order presents over the phone, via the Internet, or by mail. Most people have packages delivered straight to their front porch. The majority of deliveries do not require a signature...