Body LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (May 23, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, May. 25, 2026 in the City of Stanton 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...

Body Captain Naomi Hernandez serves as the Chief of Police Services for South Patrol. South Patrol provides law enforcement services to the 80,000 residents of the South County unincorporated areas of Coto De Caza, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Wagon Wheel, Rancho Mission Viejo and the rural neighborhoods located in the Rose...

Body LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (June 6, 2026)– On June. 8, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s 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 vehicle. This...

Body LAKE FOREST, Calif. (June 8, 2026): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on April 24, 2026, in Lake Forest, Calif. The Critical Incident Video is available for viewing at https://youtu.be/rTk2Db9vy9A . In order to foster greater public trust with... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) I am a resident of a U.S. state or territory other than California; can I apply? Yes, you can apply if you plan to spend time within Orange County, California, during the next 12 months. For more details, please click the following link: Non-Resident Instructions... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Submit the following documents with your application: California Residents Valid California driver’s license or California ID card (An ID card will only be accepted if you do not possess a driver’s license from another state.) One recent color photograph (passport-style or a selfie on a well-lit white background, taken within...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (Jun. 27, 2026) – Orange County Sheriff’s Department along with agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have cited one clerk for selling alcohol to minors on March 26, 2026. The actions were the result of a Minor Decoy operation in which minors under...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (Jun. 27, 2026) – Orange County Sheriff’s Department along with agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have cited one clerk for selling alcohol to minors on April 23, 2026. The actions were the result of a Minor Decoy operation in which minors under...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (Jun. 27, 2026) – Orange County Sheriff’s Department along with agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have cited two clerks for selling alcohol to minors on February 25, 2026. The actions were the result of a Minor Decoy operation in which minors under...