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…

Statement from Sheriff Barnes on the passing of former Sheriff Sandra Hutchens  SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 4, 2021): Please see the statement below from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes.…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Affairs Director Carrie Braun CBraun@ocsd.org | C: 714-904-7042 Inmate released by judge in ACLU lawsuit escapes electronic monitoring, re-arrested less than 24…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Affairs Director Carrie Braun CBraun@ocsd.org | C: 714-904-7042 In-custody death of inmate from Intake Release Center SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 21, 2021) –A…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Affairs Director Carrie Braun CBraun@ocsd.org | C: 714-904-7042 OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Rancho Santa Margarita Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. (February 5,…

Protecting your personal information online is critically important, which means familiarizing yourself with the latest ways criminals are looking to target and scam their victims.  This Data…

FOR  DECEMBER 2021 BOND FIRE EVACUATION INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT  www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Affairs Director Carrie Braun CBraun@ocsd.org | C: 714-…

An attempted traffic stop led to a multi-city pursuit ending with the arrest of two suspects who were driving an unreported stolen vehicle.  At about 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, deputies…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Affairs Director Carrie Braun CBraun@ocsd.org | C: 714-904-7042 OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (February 16, 2021) –…