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National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24

Teen driver safety depends on parent and guardian action SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2026) – Safe driving starts long before anyone gets behind the wheel. This National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages parents and guardians to discuss safe driving habits with their teens before...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Awarded $561,700 Grant for Speeding and Reckless Driving Program to Increase Safety on Roads

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2026) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. “We...

In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility

ORANGE, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2026): On Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 , an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died at a local hospital. The 47-year-old male inmate was booked by the Westminster Police Department on Sept. 25, 2026, on a warrant for arrest for H&S 11377(a) Possession...

Orange County Sheriff Launches ‘Drone as a First Responder’ Program

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2026)– The Orange County Sheriff's Department will launch the first phase of its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program in October 2026, bringing a new public safety resource to the contract cities of Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, and Stanton. The program utilizes Unmanned Aerial...

Homicide in Stanton, Suspect Arrested

STANTON, Calif. (September 25, 2026): On Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at around 6:15 p.m., several 911 calls were received, reporting a man chasing another man with a knife. Deputies responded to the area of Beach Boulevard and Chapman Avenue, in Stanton, where they located a man with serious injuries. Witnesses...

23-038480 Use of Force

In October of 2023, deputies were involved in a use of force that resulted in injury to a suspect involved. The use of force was determined to be in policy.

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23-011422 Use of Force

In March of 2023, deputies were involved in a use of force that resulted in injury to a suspect involved. The use of force was determined to be in policy.

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24-020785 Use of Force

In June of 2024, deputies were involved in a use of force that resulted in injury to a suspect involved. The use of force was determined to be in policy.

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22-016338 Use of Force

In May of 2022, deputies were involved in a use of force that resulted in injury to a suspect involved. The use of force was determined to be in policy.

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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

Drivers are urged to slow down and be alert for people walking SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 06, 2026): October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind drivers to take extra precautions to help protect people walking. “In Orange County, we’re committed to...