Body What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)? In September of 2003, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was signed into law. PREA is a federal mandate of “Zero Tolerance” to sexual assaults on a national forum. PREA is the first national law to be passed addressing sexual assault behind...

Body GKN Aerospace HazMat Incident Beginning Tuesday, June 16, Small Business Administration customer service representatives will be on hand at the following Business Recovery Center to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process, and help each individual complete their application. Walk-ins are welcome but in-person appointments can...

Body DANA POINT, Calif. (June 13, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Monday, June. 15, 2026 in the City of Dana Point 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...

Body The Court Operations division offers cost effective, professional civil process services. Every effort will be made to serve documents in a timely manner and to make what is often a difficult situation manageable. Instructions for Service of Process Each request for civil process services must include instructions signed by the...

Body Inmates are permitted to send and receive unlimited correspondence. The only exception is when there is reasonable cause to justify limitations for reasons of public safety or facility order, or to prevent violation of state or federal law. All incoming/outgoing mail is subject to search prior to being delivered. Facility...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2026): Orange County Sheriff investigators have arrested three suspects allegedly running an ATM distraction theft operation involving multiple counties and at least a dozen victims across the state of California. North Operations investigators on Jan. 6 arrested three Romanian nationals on suspicion of multiple distraction...

Body ALISO VIEJO, Ca. (Dec. 31, 2024): Captain Ryan Buhr has been selected as the new Chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services. He began his new assignment Friday, Dec. 27. “I look forward to serving alongside the men and women who remain dedicated to providing exceptional policing services to the city...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (May. 01, 2026) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives. “Motorcyclists... Links in this section relate to Body

Body ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2026) – On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 31-year-old inmate, Dennis Gomez, was remanded by the courts to the custody of the Sheriff and booked on Feb. 2, 2026, for PC...