Body MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Feb. 17, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Wednesday, Feb. 19, looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. View PDF

Body $0SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 29, 2019) – With Halloween fast approaching, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding parents to be prepared and keep a close watch on their children as they go through the neighborhood collecting candy and treats.$0 View PDF

Body National Blood Donor Month January is National Blood Donor Month and we encourage you to help out those in need by donating blood. Did you know that every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood? According to Red Cross, around 36,000 units of blood are needed each day. To...

Body SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Aug. 26, 2020) – 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.On Saturday, Aug. 29, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...

Body SANTA ANA,Ca. (January 11, 2019) – Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators arrested a man yesterday suspected of committing multiple rapes in the 1990s, including the kidnapping and rape of a9-year-old girl in Lake Forest. The man was identified utilizing techniques similar to the methods used to identify the Golden State...

Body SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Aug. 7, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF

Body SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 12, 2019) – St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions across the country, often culminating in parties where drinking is involved. Sadly, this leads to tragedies on our roadways because of drivers who choose to leave parties impaired. View PDF

Body Medal for Merit: OCSD Sergeant grows program focused on school safety Sergeant Darren Braham was assigned to the Juvenile Justice Services Bureau where he oversees the School Mobile Assessment and Resources Team (SMART) and serves as the Department’s School Resource Officer (SRO) Coordinator. After being sworn into office, Sheriff Barnes...

Body YORBA LINDA, Ca. (March 6, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Monday, March 9, looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. View PDF

Body SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (July 3, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF