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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Mission Viejo, Ca . (June 17, 2025): On June 19, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Dana Point, Ca. (June 21, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law on June. 23, 2025.

OC Sheriff to hold DUI checkpoint in Laguna Niguel July 11, 2025

Laguna Niguel, Ca. (July 9, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, July 11, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Niguel. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents...

Man arrested for homicide in Orange

Orange, Calif. (June 14, 2025): On Friday, June 13, 2025, at around 1:24 a.m., deputies were called to the area of Rancho Santiago and Hewes Street in unincorporated Orange, in reference to several individuals screaming and possibly fighting.

Homicide in unincorporated Anaheim, Investigators seek community assistance

Unincorporated Anaheim, Calif. (June 24, 2025): On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at around 12:57 a.m., deputies were called to the 8000 block of Katella Ave. in unincorporated Anaheim outside of 99 Bottles & Cocktails in reference to a shooting.

Fatal traffic collision in Mission Viejo, driver arrested for DUI

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (June 25, 2025): On Tuesday, June 24, at approximately 8:22 p.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Trabuco Road and Via Victoria in Mission Viejo reference a traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle.

Fatal hit-and-run in Stanton, investigators seek public’s assistance

STANTON, Calif. (June 25, 2025): On June 22 at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of Katella Avenue and Date Street in the city of Stanton reference a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

Hit-and-run in Dana Point, investigators seek public’s assistance

Dana Point, Calif. (June 30, 2025): On June 27 at approximately 10:05 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of La Cresta Drive and Silver Lantern Street in the city of Dana Point reference a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

OC Sheriff Traffic Safety Operation in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Calif. (Aug.10, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will conduct a traffic safety operation on Friday, August 12, in the City of Lake Forest focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding...

OC Sheriff Traffic Safety Operation in Laguna Niguel

Laguna Niguel, Calif. (July 5, 2025) : The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Monday, July 7, in the City of Laguna Niguel, focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making...