On March 28, 2020, deputies were involved in a Use of Force at the Theo Lacy Facility.  The Use of Force was determined to be within policy.   https://cpraazlrshotprod1.blob.core.…

On May, 13, 2020, deputies were involved in a Use of Force in the unincorporated area of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.  The Use of Force was determined to be within policy. https://…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 17, 2021) –A 30-year-old male inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died the evening of June 16, 2021 of unknown causes.  The inmate, Andrew Curcio of Costa…

SANTA ANA (June 25, 2021) The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has completed a $97,500 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to battle alcohol-related harm. Funds were used…

  Trust between the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the people we protect and serve is key to the stability of our community and to the safe and effective delivery of policing…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 30, 2021): On Wednesday, June 30, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail arrested Paul Alden Miller, 56, of San…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 2, 2021) – A 39-year-old male inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died Thursday evening at a local hospital. The death is not believed to be related to the Covid-19…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 12, 2021) –The Orange County Crime Laboratory Division (OC Crime Lab) of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a competitive grant in the amount of $467,700 for…

COSTA MESA, Ca. (July 20, 2021): On Friday, July 23, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies at the Orange County Fair educating the public on how to monitor their alcohol intake…

Dana Point, Ca. (August 24, 2021) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 27, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location…