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John Doe homicide victim ID’d after 43 years

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 7, 2023) – A John Doe homicide victim discovered 43 years ago in unincorporated North Orange County has been identified through investigative genetic genealogy. In May 1980, skeletonized remains were recovered adjacent to an oil well in the unincorporated area of Tonner Canyon near the city...

Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo , Ca. (November 1, 2023): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, November 3, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo , Ca. (October 25, 2023): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, October 27, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

In-custody death of inmate from the Central Men’s Jail

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 23, 2023) – On Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, an inmate housed at the Men’s Central Jail in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The 71-year-old inmate was transferred from state prison and booked into jail on June 24, 2009, for sexual predator-related charges and violating...

OCSD to hold DUI Checkpoint in Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo, Ca. (November 8, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, November 10, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Aliso Viejo. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...

Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills , Ca. (November 4, 2023): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, November 6, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

Fatality Traffic Collision in Dana Point

DANA POINT, Calif. (Nov. 6, 2023) On Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Orange County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an injury traffic collision near the intersection of Coast Highway and Palisades Drive in the city of Dana Point. Deputies arrived and located an adult male victim lying...

OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo, Ca. (November 11, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Monday, November 13, in the city of Aliso Viejo looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo, Ca. (November 18, 2023): – 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.

John Doe homicide victim identified after 49 years

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 28, 2023) – A John Doe homicide victim discovered 49 years ago in unincorporated Laguna Hills, present-day Aliso Viejo, has been identified through investigative genetic genealogy. On September 14, 1974, two subjects were off-roading on a fire road when they discovered a deceased male over the...