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Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Ca. (April 27, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, April 29, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone that...

OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. (May 1, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Monday, May 3, in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.

OC Sheriff partners with the OC Health Care Agency to support individuals in crisis

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 15, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with the OC Health Care Agency (HCA), is launching a new program to better serve those experiencing homelessness or mental health disorders.

OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in San Clemente

San Clemente, Ca. (March 14, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Saturday, March 16, in the city of San Clemente looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for San Clemente

San Clemente, Ca. (March 14, 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.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Yorba Linda

Yorba Linda, Ca. (March 14, 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.

OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills, Ca. (March 20, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, March 22, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Hills.

2022 Orange County's Homeless Death Review Committee Report

Orange County’s Homeless Death Review Committee issued its second report today, reviewing deaths of people experiencing homelessness in 2022.

Kidnapping occurs in Midway City, Sheriff’s investigators request public’s assistance

MIDWAY CITY, Calif. (March 22, 2024) The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance to provide additional information about a kidnapping that occurred in Midway City.

Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Laguna Niguel

Laguna Niguel, Ca. (April 6, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, April 8, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone that...