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May 1980: Dorothy Jane Scott
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In June 1980, Santa Ana Register City Editor, Pat O. Riley received a phone call from an anonymous caller. “Dorothy Jane Scott…she was my love. I caught her cheating with another man…she denied having another man…I killed her,” said the unknown male caller. A 32-year-old female by the name of...
25-04719-RK
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CORONER CASE NUMBER: 25-04719-RK SEX: Male RACE: White/Hispanic DATE of DEATH: 10/11/2025 AGE Est. : 25-40 Years Old EYES: Unknown HAIR: Unknown (possibly brown-short length) HGT. Inches: 5' 10" to 6' WEIGHT LBS: UNK CITY OF DEATH: Anaheim LOCATION FOUND: Santa Ana River Trail; Yorba Linda Regional Park, Unic Anaheim...
John Does
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John Does 1970 to Present Click on the images for more details, dental charts, prints and artist's sketches. Some of the photos and information in this section may be disturbing to some viewers.
Investigations
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The Investigations Division is comprised of the Criminal and Special Investigations Bureau. The division is designated to investigate specific criminal actions which have occurred within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Department as well as supporting investigations at the local, state and federal level through cooperation with partner agencies. At the...
Reporting Law Enforcement Contact
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Department wants Orange County CCW license holders to be informed of the safe and proper way to interact with law enforcement officers while being in possession of concealed firearms. For CCW License Holders in Vehicles Remain calm If driving, safely yield, roll down both front windows...
North Operations
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North Operations, based at Sheriff’s Headquarters in Santa Ana, is responsible for patrol services in the north Orange County unincorporated areas and contract police services for the cities of Yorba Linda , Stanton , and Villa Park . North Operations is responsible for specialized law enforcement functions including the Security...
Civil Process Services
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The Court Operations division offers cost effective, professional civil process services. Every effort will be made to serve documents in a timely manner and to make what is often a difficult situation manageable. Instructions for Service of Process Each request for civil process services must include instructions signed by the...
Professional Standards
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The Professional Standards Division functions include all pre-employment processing and the maintenance of personnel records on all Sheriff-Coroner Department employees. The Command coordinates employee records with County Personnel; ensures the department's compliance with State and Federal employment laws and statutes; receives and processes applications for and issues various county licenses...