NEWS RELEASE Distracted Driving Enforcement in Mission Viejo Monday
The Orange County Sheriff's Department Traffic Division will target distracted drivers with a targeted enforcement this Monday. View PDF
Yorba Linda protests result in arrests injuries
Protests today in Yorba Linda resulted in two arrests and injuries to multiple people, with a vehicle driving into a crowd, striking and causing major injury to two people. The driver was arrested…
Distinguished Deputy Medal Sgt Randy Sterett
VIRTUAL MEDAL OF VALOR: Every year the Sheriff’s Advisory Council recognizes a member of the Sheriff’s Department for their distinguished service. This year’s honoree, Sgt. Randy Sterett, was…
Medal Of Courage Lifesaving Rescued victims from burning home
VIRTUAL MEDAL OF VALOR: Four deputies who rescued a man inside a burning assisted living facility in Mission Viejo were awarded the Medal of Courage and the Medal for Lifesaving at this year’s…
The Sheriffs Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving
LAKE FOREST, Ca. (Oct. 16, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, October 19, deputies will…
The Sheriffs Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving
MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Oct. 19, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Thursday, October 22, deputies…
Proactive efforts aimed at tackling drugs violence in Orange County jails
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has deployed new proactive efforts to reverse the increase in drug trafficking that has been experienced within the four county-run jail facilities in Orange…
The Crime Lab makes a difference by making a good impression
In honor of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab wants to educate the public on the many ways our work impacts the county and makes a difference in the life of the citizens we…
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
The season between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America's roadways due to an increase in impaired driving. Most people would never imagine that…