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19-005291 Use of Force

On February 9, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Training issues were identified and corrective action was addressed. Link to responsive records- https://cpraazlrshotprod1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/cpraprod1/Mediazip/UOF/UOF.19-005291.zip Please note that due to the size of the files, and depending on download speeds, it could take several minutes for the files to open.

19-012737 Use of Force

On April 3, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the unincorporated area of Fullerton. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Link to responsive records - https://cpraazlrshotprod1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/cpraprod1/Mediazip/UOF/UOF.19-012737.zip Please note that due to the size of the files, and depending on download speeds, it could take several minutes for the files to open.

19-027020 Use of Force

On July 15, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the unincorporated are of La Mirada. The subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Link to responsive records - https://cpraazlrshotprod1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/cpraprod1/Mediazip/UOF/UOF.19-027020.zip Please note that due to the size of the files, and depending on download speeds, it could take several minutes for the files to open.

19-035017 Use of Force

On September 11, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the city of Lake Forest. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Link to responsive records https://cpraazlrshotprod1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/cpraprod1/Mediazip/UOF/UOF.19-035017.zip

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OCSD Bloodhound Remi reunites missing woman with family

The windows were too dark to see in, but K-9 Remi knew what she was looking for was inside. The floppy-eared bloodhound sniffed the silver car then stopped, her nose pressed against the door. Her handler, Deputy Assayag, knew this meant good news. A patrol deputy used his flashlight to...

In-custody death of inmate from Theo Lacy Facility

ORANGE, Ca. (December 18, 2020) –A 68-year-old male inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died this morning at 5 a.m. of medical complications after testing positive for COVID-19.

Off-duty deputies save truck driver after roll-over crash

Two off-duty Sheriff’s Deputies’ quick actions helped save the life of a truck driver trapped in the cab of his vehicle after a roll-over crash. Sgt. Phil Cruz and K-9 Handler Deputy Adam Nauta were driving on the freeway in Artesia at about 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14, when...

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

Welcome to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department - an agency dedicated to providing law enforcement service with integrity. Here, we put our community first and are focused on finding innovative ways to create safer neighborhoods through several public safety initiatives: Proactively preventing crime Reducing the prevalence of drugs in our...

North Investigations

North Investigations consists of general criminal investigations and in-custody court liaison crimes. The seven investigators assigned to this detail are responsible for investigating crimes committed in the contract City of Villa Park, all county facilities, county parks (including Irvine park and Mile Square park), and the following unincorporated areas of...

NEWS RELEASE: Distracted driving enforcement scheduled for San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (January 15, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF