07252765 OIS
In December of 2007, a deputy was involved in an officer involved shooting in the City of Aliso Viejo. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal…
15161289 OIS
In July of 2015, a deputy was involved in an officer involved shooting in the City of Laguna Woods. No injuries resulted from the OIS, the shooting was determined to be within policy. The case was…
Tsunami Advisory lifted for Orange County coastal cities
UPDATE Jan. 15, 2022, 8:30 p.m.- The Tsunami Advisory has been lifted for Orange County. Beaches, harbors and piers have reopened. Although no significant coastal flooding occurred there is a…
The Crime Lab makes a difference by providing leads
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…
Thanks to RapidDNA and fastacting Investigators a seconddegree robbery suspect is behind bars
Thanks to RapidDNA and fast-acting Investigators a second-degree robbery suspect is behind bars! Last Wednesday, March 21 at around 6:30 a.m. Travis Allard entered Pink Ribbon Donuts in Mission Viejo…
VIDEO Duke catches laserstrike suspect on camera leads to felony arrest
A 41-year-old man was arrested after discharging a laser at Duke 1 pilots as they patrolled over San Juan Capistrano Wednesday night. Duke 1 video captures a man standing outside his car firing the…
Man arrested for possession of explosives in Tustin
TUSTIN, Ca. - A man was arrested at his residence in unincorporated Tustin on Wednesday for possessing explosive devices, fireworks and a large amount precursor materials to make explosive…
OCSD looks to ID man suspected of sexually assaulting autistic male
On April 16, 2018, at approximately 1:15 p.m., an autistic adult male used the men’s restroom at the San Juan Capistrano Public Library. Just after the victim entered the restroom, an unknown…
OCSD warns residents of thieves targeting unattended purses left in shopping carts
It might start something like this: “I’m hosting a party and know nothing about cheese, can you help?” Or “What kind of wine do you think would work best for a fish dish?” Seemingly innocuous…
The Orange County Sheriffs Department Traffic Division will target distracted drivers with enhanced patrol efforts on Friday
The Orange County Sheriff's Department Traffic Division will target distracted drivers with enhanced patrol efforts on Friday.