Jewelry Store Burglary Suspects Arrested
Two people were arrested in the early morning hours of Monday, June 24, after an attempted burglary at a jewelry store in Yorba Linda. The attempted burglary procedures were very similar to recent…
OCSD launches new school safety initiative
With 13contract cities and Orange County’s unincorporated areas, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is responsible for the safety of students and staff for more than 125 public and private…
Lake Forest Robbery in Progress
On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at about 9:12 am, Lake Forest Police Services personnel were dispatched to the Walgreen’s on Muirlands Blvd reference a possible robbery in progress. Units arrived on the…
OCSD engineer internationally recognized for communications contributions
An Orange County Sheriff’s Department engineer received international recognition for his work leading the team responsible for ensuring Orange County’s emergency services responders can effectively…
Saying goodbye to Explosive Detection K9 Sam
We are saddened to announce the passing of one of our Explosive Detection K9s, Sam. Sam, a 9-year-old black Labrador, served with the Sheriff’s Department for more than three years with his…
Lake Forest deputys proactive efforts thwart potential string of burglaries
Three men were arrested -- and a burglary plan potentially foiled -- after an observant deputy noticed suspicious behavior and initiated an investigative car stop in the city of Lake Forest. At…
Citizens critical in apprehension of hit and run suspects
A group of suspects who stole a car and crashed it into a residence in the city of Lake Forest were taken into custody thanks to quick law enforcement response and assistance from engaged residents…
OCSD Crisis Negotiation Team helps diffuse tense situation with barricaded man
Get them talking. Make a connection. Diffuse the situation. These are the tenets of crisis negotiation, but the process is much more nuanced and complex than it sounds. It was approaching 9:…
The Crime Lab makes a difference by delving into DNA
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…
Fighting Fentanyl How OCSD is fighting the opioid crisis
Across the nation, the opioid crisis continues to ravage communities and claim new victims every day, including here in Orange County. The most dramatic change law enforcement has seen in this…