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Safe Drives Save Lives: Make the End of Summer Memorable

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2026) – Before the summer season winds down, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department wants everyone to kick off their Labor Day festivities with safety at the forefront. Make the decision that saves lives. Choose safety every time you get behind the wheel and never drive...

Fatal Traffic Collision in San Juan Capistrano, Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2026): On Monday, August 17, 2026, shortly after 12:30 a.m., deputies were in the area of Ortega Highway and La Novia Avenue, San Juan Capistrano, when they discovered an injured male down in the roadway. Deputies found Cesar Amilcar Zuniga Ruiz, a 23-year-old man...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Visits Public Event to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2026) – On August 16, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit the Dana Point Concert in the Park to educate patrons on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from...

Fatal Traffic Collision in Lake Forest, Driver Arrested for DUI

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2026): On Wednesday, August 19, at 5:42 a.m., deputies responded to the area of El Toro Road and Creekside regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle. Deputies arrived and found the motorcyclist, David Matthew Atwood Sr., 55, of Lake Forest, unresponsive. He...

23-031792 Use of Force

In August of 2023, deputies were involved in a use of force that resulted in injury to a suspect involved. The use of force was determined to be in policy.

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24-034772 Use of Force

In October of 2024, deputies were involved in a use of force that resulted in injury to a suspect involved. The use of force was determined to be in policy.

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Fatal Traffic Collision in Mission Viejo, Two Drivers Arrested

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2026): On Thursday, Aug. 20, at 9:41 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Los Alisos Boulevard and Mustang Run in Mission Viejo regarding a solo vehicle traffic collision. Deputies arrived and found Shalia Deciderio, a 21-year-old female from Rancho Santa Margarita, deceased. A preliminary...

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

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2026) The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, Aug 24, in the City of Aliso Viejo focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal...

69-01186-M

CORONER CASE NUMBER: 69-01186-M SEX: MALE RACE: CAUCASIAN DATE of DEATH: 4/13/1969 AGE Est. : 65-75 years old EYES: Unknown HAIR: Grey/Brown (thinning) HGT. Inches: Approximately 68 inches WEIGHT LBS: 175-180 CITY OF DEATH: Placentia (unincorporated at the time) LOCATION FOUND: Railroad tracks about 200 yards east of the intersection...

John Does

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