InCustody Death
SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 15, 2019) – A 44-year-old inmate was pronounced dead this morning after being transported to the hospital. Deputies were called to assist the inmate in his cell at the Theo Lacy…
NEWS RELEASE The Sheriffs Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Ca. (Aug. 31, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Thursday, Sept. 3, deputies will focus…
OCSD deployment of Naloxone set to double for fifth year in a row
SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 30, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s deployment of Naloxone, an opioid antagonist that can be effective in opioid overdose, has continued to increase dramatically…
NEWS RELEASE Bike and pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Laguna Hills
LAGUNA HILLS, Ca. (May 11, 2020) – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic…
NEWS RELEASE DUI checkpoint planned for Dana Point this weekend
DANA POINT, Ca. (May 8, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, May 10, at an undisclosed location within the city limits…
NEWS RELEASE The Sheriffs Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Sept. 14, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Thursday, Sept. 17, deputies…
NEWS RELEASE Sheriff to conduct bike and pedestrian safety operation in San Juan Capistrano
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (May 30, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will step up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations throughout the city of San Juan Capistrano on Saturday…
Bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operation in Dana Point
DANA POINT, Ca. (Sept. 21, 2020) – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on…
NEWS RELEASE OC Sheriff identifies fraudulent military orders conducts criminal investigations
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Sept. 11, 2020): In January 2020, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department identified a potential discrepancy with military orders submitted by a Deputy Sheriff. After this discovery,…
NEWS RELEASE OC Sheriffs Department launches motorcycle safety enforcement
STANTON, Calif. (May 10, 2019)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation Monday, May 13, in an effort to lower deaths and…