At approximately 7:02 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020 an unintentional weapon discharge by an Orange County Sheriff’s Sergeant occurred in the John Wayne Airport Terminal Administrative Office.

Slides from the murder scene flipped onto the screen – one grotesque shot after another. The students briefed on the infamous 2005 “Fortune Teller Murders” weren’t fazed by the blood-soaked and paint-splashed scene; they leaned in. They learned about the complexities of processing the detailed scene and how forensic scientists...

On September 19, 2019 at 6 a.m., Motor Deputy Stephen Baker was on his way to work in Aliso Viejo when he came across a car that was partially blocking the right lane of the 15S/91W connector bridge. As Deputy Baker got closer to the vehicle, he noticed a woman...

Trust between the public and law enforcement is continually evolving. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) believes it is important to bring to the attention of the public an unfounded mischaracterization by the Orange County Register that attempts to erode that trust, and was not corrected despite numerous requests.

Sheriff Sandra Hutchens is encouraging the community to participate in a countywide drive to collect baby essentials for families in need. From now until June 8, HomeAid Orange County, in partnership with the Children and Families Commission of Orange County, will be collecting basic baby essentials such as diapers, wipes...

In honor of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab wants to educate the public on the many ways our work impacts the county and makes a difference in the life of the citizens we serve. Making sense of what gets left behind is the crux of the...

In honor of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab wants to educate the public on the many ways our work impacts the county and makes a difference in the life of the citizens we serve. Making sense of what gets left behind is the crux of the...

Thanks to RapidDNA and fast-acting Investigators a second-degree robbery suspect is behind bars! Last Wednesday, March 21 at around 6:30 a.m. Travis Allard entered Pink Ribbon Donuts in Mission Viejo. He ordered two donuts from the counter before pulling out a knife and demanding cash from the register. Once he...

A 41-year-old man was arrested after discharging a laser at Duke 1 pilots as they patrolled over San Juan Capistrano Wednesday night. Duke 1 video captures a man standing outside his car firing the laser at Duke multiple times while the helicopter was overhead at about 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10...

TUSTIN, Ca. - A man was arrested at his residence in unincorporated Tustin on Wednesday for possessing explosive devices, fireworks and a large amount precursor materials to make explosive devices.