RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Ca. (Sept. 15, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, Sept. 18, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their...
Established in 2008, the Special Enforcement Bureau consists of highly trained law enforcement personnel providing the following specialized services on a 24-hour basis: Special Weapons Section has the mission of saving lives during extraordinary law enforcement situations, which are beyond the capabilities of traditional police personnel. They also assist other...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 25, 2018) - The care and custody of inmates is one of the top priorities of the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD). OCSD operates one of the largest jail systems in the nation while processing more than 50,000 bookings each year and housing more than 6,000...
SANTA ANA,Ca. (Jan. 16, 2018) -TheOrange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) will serve as the County’s primaryresponders for remote-area rescues as an agreement with the Orange County FireAuthority (OCFA) for a dual-agency approach expires today. View PDF
MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (May 18, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Tuesday, May 19, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...
STANTON, Ca. (Feb. 28, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Monday, March 2, looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. View PDF
Description Name: Angelo Nicola Gatti Date Last Seen : 07/13/1974 DOB: 09/19/1952 Gender: Male Race: White Height: 5'2" Weight: 120lbs. Hair: Red/Brown Eyes: Blue Circumstances Mr. Gatti was last seen on July 13, 1974. He had been driven to the San Juan Hot Springs area off of the Ortega Highway...
Residents in Orange County Sheriff’s Department contract cities and unincorporated areas will be able to better track public safety issues in their neighborhoods with a recently launched software program that allows them to monitor and analyze criminal activity in their area. In an effort to bolster community awareness and crime...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 2, 2022): May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides. “The days are longer, and the weather is pleasant, making for ideal conditions to go on a...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 2, 2022): During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. “Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so being extra careful before changing lanes is always good practice,” Sergeant Shane Stewart said. “Motorcycle riders are out...