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National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24
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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...
In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility
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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
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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...
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OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Mission Viejo
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2026): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Mission Viejo. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2026)On Oct. 31, 2026 The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, in the City of Laguna Hills focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making...
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In December of 2023, deputies were involved in a use of force that resulted in injury to the suspect involved. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Language was determined to be outside of policy and was addressed.
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