Body STANTON, Ca. (Aug. 28, 2020) – 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. View PDF

Body MEDAL OF COURAGE: Pursuit of armed bank robber On April 19, 2019 at approximately 3:50 p.m., a robbery occurred in Dana Point. Deputies located the suspect vehicle, but lost sight of it during a high-speed pursuit. About 20 minute later, Deputy Rivas spotted a vehicle matching the suspect’s vehicle on...

Body SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 20, 2020): Based on directives handed down by federal, state and local authorities, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has implemented measures in response to COVID-19 to protect the health and safety of the public, personnel and those in our custody in Orange County Jail facilities. View...

Body SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (September 23, 2020): A deputy-involved shooting occurred today in the city of San Clemente at approximately 1:15 p.m. View PDF

Body Stanton, Calif. (April 18, 2018) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will step up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations in the city of Stanton on Thursday, April 19, with focused enforcement on collision-causing factors involving motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists View PDF

Body LAGUNA HILLS, Ca. (Dec. 16, 2019) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing View PDF

Body ORANGE, Ca. (May 18, 2020) – At approximately 2 p.m. this afternoon, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange was pronounced deceased due to a suspected suicide. The inmate, a male in his 60s, was booked into Orange County Jail in April 2020 by the Newport Beach...

Body SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Feb. 21, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Feb. 21, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of San Juan Capistrano. View PDF

Body MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Feb. 17, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Wednesday, Feb. 19, looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. View PDF

Body $0SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 29, 2019) – With Halloween fast approaching, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding parents to be prepared and keep a close watch on their children as they go through the neighborhood collecting candy and treats.$0 View PDF