MISSION VIEJO, CA. (July 21, 2022): On Saturday, July 23, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies at Lake Mission Viejo educating the public on how to monitor their alcohol intake and “Know Your Limit.” The “Know Your Limit” program is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of...

Internet of Things (IOT) The internet of things (IOT) refers to any device that connects directly to the internet and automatically sends or receives data. In recent years there have been increased numbers of devices offered for use in business and at home that can increase the risk of a...

In today’s digital world, it’s important for parents to instill safe cyber practices with their children from an early age. It is critical to come up with a plan to monitor your child’s online activities and set digital boundaries. From elementary school through the teenage years, parents should continue to...

Educate and protect your kids from Game Grooming Online gaming is a popular pastime for many children and teens. Giving users an interactive experience appeals to young users, but it’s important to educate your children on the dangers of this feature and equip them with knowledge they need so they...

San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (June 15, 2022) – Orange County Sheriff’s Investigators have arrested Yonic Montealvan-Saldivar, 19, for homicide. Montealvan-Saldivar is suspected to have shot and killed 32-year-old Jose Luis Ortiz Dejesus on Monday, May 30, 2022, in San Juan Capistrano. Just after 9 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the...

San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (August 24, 2022): As friends and family plan vacations during the final days of summer, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding everyone to stay safe by always choosing a sober way to go. No matter how you choose to celebrate the end of summer and...

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Aug. 26, 2022): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Aug. 26, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of San Juan Capistrano. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics...

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Aug. 26, 2022) The Orange County Sheriff's and Irvine Police departments on Thursday, Aug. 25, hosted a complex coordinated terrorist attack exercise to evaluate operational strategy and communication between multiple local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Sep. 1, 2022): September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will participate in activities throughout the month encouraging the safety of people walking. Based on data projections from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) , 7,485 people, or an average of 20 people...

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (September 1, 2022): Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail arrested Gil Franco Carpentero, 64, of Tustin, on Thursday, September 1, for lewd and lascivious acts on a dependent adult. Carpentero has been a caretaker of Intellectual/Developmental Disabled adults for 10 years. He was...