Body SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 13, 2022): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) received the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) report focused on the use of jailhouse informants from 2007 through 2016. The Department takes this matter very seriously and has worked diligently to address the issues. Links in this section relate to Body

Body Join us at 11 locations throughout Orange County on Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. to dispose of unwanted, used and expired prescription medication. Free and anonymous, no questions asked. We will not be accepting “sharps.” Dana Point Dana Point City Hall 33282 Golden Lantern St. Dana...

Body DANA POINT, Ca. (Feb. 2, 2023): At 3:02 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2023, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Crown Valley Parkway reference a traffic collision and an assault.

Body MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Mar. 22, 2023) – At 4:44 p.m. on Mar. 21, 2023, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 27000 block of Ruisenor in the city of Mission Viejo due to a shooting.

Body Midway City, Ca. (July 28, 2023): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Midway City, Ca., on June 14, 2023. Links in this section relate to Body

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2026): On Sept. 3, 2026, members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with several assisting agencies, served multiple search warrants in connection with a catalytic converter theft-ring. The discovery was the result of a three-month long investigation completed by the North Investigations Unit...

Body Above The Influence - Youth Substance Use Prevention Program Teen substance abuse continues to be a significant public health problem in Orange County, with children experimenting with various substances at very young ages. To reduce the risk a child will use a dangerous substance as a teenager, the Orange County...

Body September 2026 Update Local public safety officials, in consultation with subject matter experts from the California Geological Survey (CGS) and the state's Watershed Emergency Response Team (WERT), evaluate the Airport Fire burn scar's recovery progress on an annual basis to assess the current risk to the community and to make...

Body LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2026): On Thursday, Sept.10, at 8 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Portola Parkway and Market Place in Lake Forest regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Deputies arrived and found an 83-year-old male, on the ground with severe injuries. He...

Body Deputy Sheriff Trainee (DST) is an entry level non-sworn training position. DST's are required to attend a paid 26 week P.O.S.T. Certified Sheriffs Training Academy, plus a 2-week training academy. In the Academy, DSTs will develop the minimum skills required for entry into a Law Enforcement career as a Deputy...