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NEWS RELEASE: Distracted Driving Enforcement in Mission Viejo Monday

The Orange County Sheriff's Department Traffic Division will target distracted drivers with a targeted enforcement this Monday. View PDF

Yorba Linda protests result in arrests, injuries

Protests today in Yorba Linda resulted in two arrests and injuries to multiple people, with a vehicle driving into a crowd, striking and causing major injury to two people. The driver was arrested for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

Distinguished Deputy Medal: Sgt. Randy Sterett

VIRTUAL MEDAL OF VALOR: Every year the Sheriff’s Advisory Council recognizes a member of the Sheriff’s Department for their distinguished service. This year’s honoree, Sgt. Randy Sterett, was recognized for his exemplary service leading the Hazardous Devices Section, also known as the Bomb Squad, for 25 years. Sergeant Randy Sterett...

Medal Of Courage & Lifesaving: Rescued victims from burning home

VIRTUAL MEDAL OF VALOR: Four deputies who rescued a man inside a burning assisted living facility in Mission Viejo were awarded the Medal of Courage and the Medal for Lifesaving at this year’s ceremony. On Nov. 30, 2019 at about 2:45 p.m., Deputies Grumbles, Santo and Tomasko were dispatched to...

The Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving

LAKE FOREST, Ca. (Oct. 16, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, October 19, 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 Theo Lacy Facility

SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 20, 2021) – On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died of a suspected overdose. The inmate was booked into jail on October 18, 2021, on a parole violation. In the early morning, he was found unresponsive in...

OC Sheriff’s Department Awarded $500,500 Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety

SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 21, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will roll out a traffic services program to deter dangerous and illegal driving behaviors that increase the risk of crashes in the community. “Impairment, speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors jeopardize the safety of other people on the road,”...

In-custody death of inmate from Intake Release Center

SANTA ANA, Ca. (November 15, 2021) – On November 14, 2021, a male inmate in his 40s housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died after being found unresponsive in his cell. Deputies and corrections medical staff provided medical attention. The inmate, housed in a single-person cell, was...

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

LAGUNA HILLS, Ca. (November 21, 2021) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Wednesday, November 24, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

The Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Yorba Linda

YORBA LINDA, Ca. (November 27, 2021) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Tuesday, November 30, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...