On December 7, 1985, the Sheriff’s Department was notified around 7 a.m. about a blue nylon bag with a possible body inside located on the side of Jeffrey Road in North Irvine. A young woman’s body was contorted in the bag. Through fingerprints, it was determined that the woman was...
On Oct. 30, 1984, 25-year-old Darrell Attardo and 20-year-old Stephanie Anderson were found deceased in a small home on 9th street in Sunset Beach by Sheriff’s Department investigators. The victims had each been stabbed multiple times and were restrained in one of the bedrooms of the house. Their home had...
In early May, 1987, restaurant owner Joe Luis Avila was found shot to death in his black 1985 Porsche Cabriolet Carrera. He left his “El Ranchito” restaurant on Mesa Drive and Irvine Blvd at about midnight. Avila was found deceased a mile away from his restaurant, on May 7, 1987...
The Emergency Management Division promotes, facilitates and supports the County of Orange and the Operational Area (OA) efforts to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. The division provides emergency management and preparedness services to the unincorporated areas of Orange County and supports the efforts of the Orange County...
Gain valuable career- building skills and experience As an Explorer, young adults have the opportunity to assist the Orange County Sheriff's Department in community and civic events such as parades, health fairs and charitable events. In addition to gaining a working knowledge of police work, the participants have the opportunity...
On May 1, 1980, a Shell Oil company worker was checking water lines for leaks when he discovered human remains down a small hill adjacent to one of the oil wells. The oil worker notified police of the discovery and OC Sheriff homicide personnel soon arrived to initiate their investigation...
In early June 1980, the Patterson family had relocated from the city of Cerritos to the 1700 block of Peacock Lane in the city of Fullerton. On June 26, 1980, 15-year-old Kerry Louise Patterson went for a walk to a nearby store to buy candy and ice cream. She was...
The Records Division consists of five bureaus: Discovery , Information Management , Inmate Records, Media Analysis , and Property & Evidence Discovery is responsible for case and records information processing required for the prosecution of offenders for the Orange County District Attorney’s office. Information Management maintains departmental records such as...
There are numerous tricks criminals use to get money or property from you. Their tactics and approaches change often. If you have become a victim of check fraud, bank card or credit card fraud, immediately report the incident(s) to the financial institution and request a new account be issued If...
Name: Jose Lomela Morett Wanted For : Murder DOB: 12/18/1975 Gender: Male Race: Hispanic Height: 5'4" Weight: 140lbs. Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Distinguishing features: Unknown Misc Info: Known associate: Cesillo Segura (AKA "Cartoon" or "Sessy") AKA: "Moreno" May have fled to Jalisco, Mexico On October 20th, 1996, Robert Fierro was...