Body Trust between the public and law enforcement is continually evolving. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) believes it is important to bring to the attention of the public an unfounded mischaracterization by the Orange County Register that attempts to erode that trust, and was not corrected despite numerous requests.

Body Sheriff Sandra Hutchens is encouraging the community to participate in a countywide drive to collect baby essentials for families in need. From now until June 8, HomeAid Orange County, in partnership with the Children and Families Commission of Orange County, will be collecting basic baby essentials such as diapers, wipes...

Body In honor of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab wants to educate the public on the many ways our work impacts the county and makes a difference in the life of the citizens we serve. Making sense of what gets left behind is the crux of the...

Body In honor of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab wants to educate the public on the many ways our work impacts the county and makes a difference in the life of the citizens we serve. Making sense of what gets left behind is the crux of the...

Body Thanks to RapidDNA and fast-acting Investigators a second-degree robbery suspect is behind bars! Last Wednesday, March 21 at around 6:30 a.m. Travis Allard entered Pink Ribbon Donuts in Mission Viejo. He ordered two donuts from the counter before pulling out a knife and demanding cash from the register. Once he...

Body A 41-year-old man was arrested after discharging a laser at Duke 1 pilots as they patrolled over San Juan Capistrano Wednesday night. Duke 1 video captures a man standing outside his car firing the laser at Duke multiple times while the helicopter was overhead at about 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10...

Body TUSTIN, Ca. - A man was arrested at his residence in unincorporated Tustin on Wednesday for possessing explosive devices, fireworks and a large amount precursor materials to make explosive devices.

Body On April 16, 2018, at approximately 1:15 p.m., an autistic adult male used the men’s restroom at the San Juan Capistrano Public Library. Just after the victim entered the restroom, an unknown male entered the restroom carrying papers and a manila envelope. The unknown male sexually assaulted the victim while...

Body It might start something like this: “I’m hosting a party and know nothing about cheese, can you help?” Or “What kind of wine do you think would work best for a fish dish?” Seemingly innocuous grocery store aisle conversation has made victims of multiple people in Orange County as thieves...

Body The Orange County Sheriff's Department Traffic Division will target distracted drivers with enhanced patrol efforts on Friday.