Unincorporated Silverado, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department North Operations investigators have arrested a man on suspicion of making criminal threats. On Thursday, Aug. 28, Sheriff’s Department personnel were contacted regarding suspicious, threatening emails sent to St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado Canyon. They learned that the suspect (Joshua...
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2025) – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads.
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2025): – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance of keeping children in the correct car seat for their age and size.
Laguna Hills, Calif. (Sept.14, 2025): – Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Tuesday, September 16, in the City of Laguna Hills looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders.
In October of 2016, a deputy was involved in a use of force at the Central Women's Jail in Santa Ana. The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and discipline issued.
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In April of 2017, 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 of policy with policy violations addressed and discipline issued.
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In January of 2018, a deputy was involved in a use of force at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana. The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and discipline issued.
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In February of 2022, deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting in the city of Lake Forest. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal charges were filed. The officer involved shooting was determined to be within policy.
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Laguna Hills, Calif. (Sep. 20, 2025): A multi-agency officer-involved shooting occurred in Laguna Hills in the early morning of Saturday, Sept. 20.
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2025): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on August 7, 2025, in Lake Forest, Calif.
