The information below is being provided in response to the passage of California Assembly Bill 2761, which took effect on January 1, 2023. We hope the information provided demonstrates our ongoing commitment to transparency.
SANTA ANA, Ca. (April 14, 2023) – On Thursday, April 13, 2023, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at the hospital. The inmate, Brian Schaar, 37, was booked into jail on April 6, 2023, by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for outstanding warrants. On...
Stanton, Ca. (April 16, 2023): On Saturday, 04/15/23, at 3:12 pm deputies were dispatched to the 10000 block of Fern Ave regarding a shooting. Deputies arrived and located two adult males who each suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies performed life saving measures on both subjects. Both subjects were transported to...
In January of 2018, a deputy was found to be dishonest in the performance of duty. The employee was terminated in August 2018.
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In March of 2018, a deputy was found to be dishonest in the performance of duty. The employee was terminated in January of 2020.
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In March of 2018, a deputy was found to be dishonest in the performance of duty. The employee was terminated in August of 2019.
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SANTA ANA, Ca. (April 24, 2023) – Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Don Barnes today released the following Op Ed: In 2018, I testified in support of legislation we sponsored to increase penalties for those trafficking pure fentanyl into our communities. Ironically, I was told by senators on the Public Safety Committee...
LAGUNA HILLS, Ca. (April 24, 2023) – On Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 10:07 p.m. Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 25000 block of Alicia Parkway in the city of Laguna Hills reference a shooting. When deputies arrived, they located two injured males, both seventeen-years-old. Deputies provided lifesaving...
DANA POINT, CA. (May 11, 2023): On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies at the Palm Tree Musical Festival 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...
