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

SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 27, 2024) – On Friday, January 26, 2024, an inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana died. The inmate was booked into jail on December 21, 2023, by the Santa Ana Police Department for rape and kidnapping. His name is being withheld pending...

John Doe identified after 25 years

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Feb. 6, 2024) – A John Doe discovered 25 years ago in a remote area of southeastern Orange County has been identified through investigative genetic genealogy. On Aug. 29, 1998, a research biologist for the Rancho Mission Viejo Company discovered what he believed to be human remains...

OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. (Jan. 24, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Jan. 26, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics...

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

SANTA ANA, Ca. (February 5, 2024) – On Monday, February 5, 2024, an inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The inmate was booked into jail on February 2, 2024, by the Fullerton Police Department for possession of illegal weapons and drug...

OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in Stanton

Stanton , Ca. (Feb. 8, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Saturday, February 10, in the city of Stanton looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state, many road...

Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo , Ca. (February 8, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, February 9, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in San Clemente

San Clemente , Ca. (February 8, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Saturday, February 10, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

In-custody death of inmate from the Intake Release Center

SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 5, 2024) – On Friday, January 5, 2024, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The 28-year-old inmate was booked into jail on November 30, 2023, by the Westminster Police Department for a supervisory release probation violation...

OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano , Ca. (February 13, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Thursday, February 15, in the city of San Juan Capistrano looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in...

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for San Clemente

San Clemente, Ca. (Feb. 15, 2024): – 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 Saturday, February 17, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...