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OCSD warns residents of thieves targeting unattended purses left in shopping carts
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It might start something like this: “I’m hosting a party and know nothing about cheese, can you help?” Or “What kind of wine do you think would work best for a fish dish?” Seemingly innocuous grocery store aisle conversation has made victims of multiple people in Orange County as thieves...
The Orange County Sheriff's Department Traffic Division will target distracted drivers with enhanced patrol efforts on Friday.
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The Orange County Sheriff's Department Traffic Division will target distracted drivers with enhanced patrol efforts on Friday.
The Crime Lab makes a difference by ... leaving an imprint on the criminal justice system
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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. Dating back to the late 19th century, fingerprinting served as one of...
Executive Command
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The success of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is not just from the efforts of one individual, or even a few, but the hard work and dedication of all of its members. The Sheriff’s Executive Command and staff support the mission of the Sheriff’s Department and work to maintain a...
Statement from Sheriff Barnes
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SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 4, 2021): Please see the statement below from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of former Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. In November 2012, Sheriff Hutchens was diagnosed with breast cancer. She courageously fought this disease while still leading this department. Her fight was successful for eight years. Unfortunately, the cancer recently returned and Sheriff Hutchens passed this morning with her loved ones by her side. “
James A. Musick Facility
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Construction of the new James A. Musick facility is complete, employing an innovative custody model focused on increased rehabilitation services, enhanced safety and greater access to education and health services. The 324,000 square-foot, 896-bed facility will house minimum and medium-security incarcerated persons under a direct-supervision model, which marks a departure...
Inmate released by judge in ACLU lawsuit escapes electronic monitoring, re-arrested less than 24 hours later
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SANTA ANA, Ca. (Jan. 19, 2021): An inmate ordered released by Orange County Judge Peter Wilson escaped at-home confinement by removing her electronic monitoring device and was re-arrested less than 24 hours later. The inmate, Sandy Gonzalez, 28 years old, was booked into custody in March 2020 by the Fullerton Police Department for felony armed robbery, shoplifting, possession of a controlled substance, child endangerment and resisting arrest.