PRINTS: Right ThumbCORONER CASE NUMBER: 07-07302-OSSEX: MaleRACE: CaucasianDATE of DEATH: 12/27/2007DEATH CLASSIFICATION: UndeterminedAGE Est. LOW: 45AGE Est. HIGH: 55EYES: BrownHAIR: BrownHGT.…

DET handles specific crime problems or concerns of south county communities. The Directed Enforcement Team is comprised of a sergeant, an investigator, nine deputies and two deputy probation officers…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 2, 2018) - Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens today announced the arrest of 85 individuals; seizure of 36 firearms, including assault…

Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) responds to traffic collision scenes at the request of field officers, for the investigation of fatal or major injury, high-profile, or complex collision…

North Investigations consists of general criminal investigations and in-custody court liaison crimes. The seven investigators assigned to this detail are responsible for investigating crimes…

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (January 15, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF

  MEDAL OF COURAGE & LIFESAVING: Deputies rescue woman from man wielding knife On March 16, 2019 at 11:46 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence in Laguna Niguel for a domestic…

Crime Prevention specialists serve the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente. The goal of crime prevention is the deterrence and reduction of crime…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 8, 2018) - Residents in Orange County Sheriff’s Department contract cities and unincorporated areas will be able to better track public safety issues in their neighborhoods with…

Below is a highlight video shown at the Medal of Valor Ceremony on April 17, 2025.