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OC Sheriff to hold DUI checkpoint in San Clemente June 6, 2025

San Clemente, Ca. (June 4, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, June 6, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of San Clemente.

Sheriff’s Department Traffic Enforcement in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Ca. (June 7, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Monday, June 9, in the City of Lake Forest looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders.

Sheriff’s Department Traffic Enforcement in Dana Point

Dana Point, Ca. (June. 14, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Monday, June 16, in the City of Dana Point focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.

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.

Hate Crimes

It is the right of every person regardless of race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, to be secure and protected from fear, intimidation, and physical harm caused by the activities of violent groups and individuals. All reported cases of hate crimes are fully investigated by the Sheriff's Department...

Custody Operations Command Policies

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...

Sheriff’s Department to Conduct Traffic Enforcement in San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (June 12, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, June 14, in the City of San Juan Capistrano looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders.

Sheriff’s Department Traffic Enforcement in San Clemente

San Clemente, Ca. (June 19, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Monday, June 21, in the City of San Clemente looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations, driving...

Sheriff’s Department Conducts Traffic Safety Operation In San Clemente

San Clemente, Ca. (June 19, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, June 21, in the City of San Clemente focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal...