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OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Stanton

Stanton, Calif. (Dec. 19, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Dec. 19, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Stanton. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Awarded DUID Testing and Training Grant

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Dec. 17, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department – OC Crime Lab has been awarded a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for training and enhanced drug-impaired driving testing. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will use the nearly $160,000 in funding to facilitate the...

16-083 Use-of-Force

In May of 2016, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana. The use of force was determined to be outside policy, and other violations were identified as well. All the violations were addressed and discipline was issued.

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23-026059 Use-of-Force

In July of 2023, a deputy was involved in a use of force while on uniformed patrol in the city of San Clemente. The use of force and actions done during the incident were determined to be outside of policy. The violations were addressed and discipline was issued.

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18-030260 Use-of-Force

In July of 2018, a deputy was involved in a use of force at the Theo Lacy Facility. The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations being addressed and discipline issued.

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Captain Matt Timmins selected as North Patrol Chief of Police Services

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...

Gymnastics coach arrested on suspicion of felony sex charges

YORBA LINDA, Calif. (Dec. 24, 2025) On Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail (SVD) investigators arrested Jacob Alexander Demmin, 25, of Yorba Linda, following allegations he groomed and had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a minor female. In Dec. 2025, Special Victims Detail (SVD) investigators...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2026): – On Jan. 9, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle...

19-027419 Use-of-Force

In July of 2019, deputies were involved in a use of force while on uniformed patrol in the city of San Clemente. As a result of the use of force, the suspect sustained injuries. The use of force was determined to be within policy, but other issues were identified and addressed.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

San Clemente, Calif. (Dec. 27, 2025): On Dec. 29, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle. This...