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Deputy rescues stolen horse, reunites with owner

When Deputy Ricketts first was assigned to San Juan Capistrano Police Services about a year ago he had heard tales of a caper who would sneak into horse stables at night, take a horse for a ride, then return the horse safely. Although never proven to be true, the horse...

Take steps to safeguard your cars and valuables during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

Approximately 10 times a day, someone is a victim of vehicle-related property crime in Orange County, according to the latest statistics compiled by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Crime Analysis Detail. From January to June, the department has seen an overall increase in vehicle-related crime in OCSD’s jurisdiction with 1,880...

OCSD arrests man who jumped from Lido Bridge and landed on passing vessel

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Aug. 3, arrested a 27-year-old-man suspected of jumping off Newport Beach’s Lido Bridge and landing on a passing vessel, injuring a 66-year-old woman. OCSD Harbor Patrol responded to the incident at approximately 2:10 p.m. on July 24. A video capturing the incident was...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Awarded $450,370.00 Grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety

SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 30, 2020): The safety of everyone traveling is the focus of a grant awarded to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The $450,370.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will assist in the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s efforts to reduce deaths and injuries on Orange...

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Discovery

The Discovery Bureau is part of Records Division and is responsible for processing discovery requests. Discovery refers to the legal process of obtaining evidence or information from prosecuting attorneys and/or law enforcement agencies which investigated or prepared the case against the defendant. When a discovery request is received, an investigative...

Information Management

The Information Management Bureau consists of eight separate units: Central Warrant Repository (CWR) is a 24/7 operation, responsible for maintaining data in the Automated Warrant Service System (AWSS) for all active warrants issued by all Orange County Courts. CWR provides warrant related support to local/state/national law enforcement agencies, the Orange...

Media Analysis

Established in 2020, the Media Analysis Unit is at the forefront of implementing a Body Worn Camera program throughout the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD). On October 20th, 2017, the Integrated Law and Justice Agency of Orange County (ILAJOC) launched a pilot program led by the Orange County District Attorney’s...

Resources During a Disaster

Event News & Information Public Information Map View Larger Map Airport Fire Debris Flow Planning Click here to access the Airport Fire Debris Flow resources webpage. Hi-Lo Siren Some of the Sheriff's Department's patrol units are now equipped with a new siren feature to alert residents to evacuation orders during...

Temp created by Lawrence- Resources During a Disaster

Event News & Information Novel Coronavirus Response Information Orange County Health Care Agency's Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) web page Orange County Health Care Agency on Twitter: @ochealth Orange County Health Care Agency on Facebook: @ochealthinfo Public Information Map View Larger Map Partner Agencies Orange County Public Works OCPublicWorks.Com on the web...