Body Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators believe there may be more victims of a suspect they arrested who exposed himself to female bus riders on at least three occasions in Orange County. Deputies at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, responded to a report of indecent exposure aboard an Orange...

Body Orange County Sheriff’s Department and law enforcement agencies across the county, along with members of the community, will gather to commemorate the dedication and service of the county’s fallen officers. Irvine Police Chief Mike Hamel, president of the Orange County Chiefs’ of Police and Sheriff’s Association, will deliver the keynote...

Body With holiday season quickly approaching and Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, chances are you are starting to order presents over the phone, via the Internet, or by mail. Most people have packages delivered straight to their front porch. The majority of deliveries do not require a signature...

Body The Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s OCTA Transit Police Services participated in a week-long campaign to remind pedestrians and cyclists to keep railroad tracks clear. In recognition of Rail Safety Week September 22-28, OCSD posted up near the rail crossing at Red Hill and Edinger avenues in the city of Tustin...

Body Scam Smart: Selling Items Online The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is warning citizens of an internet scam targeting people looking to sell items online through sites such as Craigslist, Let Go, Offer Up or Close 5. Here’s how it works: • A bogus buyer reaches out to the seller with...

Body Warrant for your Arrest Scam The suspects in this scam call you, identify themselves as law enforcement officers and then direct you to pay a bail or fine to prevent arrest. The reasons for the warrant vary and most recently have been because you supposedly did not report for jury...

Body October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages you to take steps to protect yourself from cyber-attacks and fraud. Cyber scammers use internet services or software to steal your identity, credit card information, or place malware on your computer. Suspects of cybercrime use many...

Body June marks National Safety Month – a nationwide campaign promoted by the National Safety Council that encourages residents to adopt practices focused on preventing injuries or death at work, on the road and at home. This month, commit to implementing at least one additional measure to help keep you, your...

Body 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.

Body 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...