Captain AJ Patella serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of Villa Park. The Sheriff's Department has provided police protection to Villa Park since long before its incorporation. The City contracts with the Sheriff's Department enforcement, traffic and criminal investigations. Villa Park has one of the lowest...
TRABUCO CANYON, Ca. (Oct. 6, 2023): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Trabuco Canyon, Ca., on August 23, 2023.
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2023): – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15-21), The Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages teens and their parents to talk about the importance of always following the rules of the road and driving responsibly.
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 18, 2023): Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators have arrested one man on suspicion of shooting a security guard in a residential area. At 11:02 a.m. on Oct. 17, deputies were dispatched to the area of Bridlewood Drive and Saddle Rock Place regarding a report of a...
Aliso Viejo , Ca. (October 28, 2023): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, October 30, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...
Lake Forest, Ca. (November 1, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Friday, November 3, in the city of Lake Forest looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state, many...
San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (November 2, 2023): – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities. On Saturday, November 4, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and...
Aliso Viejo, Ca. (October 31, 2023): – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities. On Thursday, November 2, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 7, 2023) – A John Doe homicide victim discovered 43 years ago in unincorporated North Orange County has been identified through investigative genetic genealogy. In May 1980, skeletonized remains were recovered adjacent to an oil well in the unincorporated area of Tonner Canyon near the city...
Mission Viejo , Ca. (November 1, 2023): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, November 3, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...