ORANGE, Ca. (November 13, 2020) –A 35-year old male inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died yesterday at approximately 2 p.m. of a suspected suicide. The man was booked into the…

K9 Rex End Of Watch 11-16-20 The Orange County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit sadly announces the passing of K9 Rex. K9 Rex passed away early Monday morning with his handler at his side. K9…

OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Yorba Linda Yorba Linda, Ca. (November 18, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, November 20…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (November 20, 2020): Please see the statement from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes regarding the Governor’s modified stay-at-home orders. “The Governor’s latest health orders have…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 25, 2020): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating next-of-kin for a man found deceased on November…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (December 5, 2020): Below please find a statement from Sheriff Don Barnes. “2020 has been a difficult year for all of us in many ways.  The pandemic, civil unrest, and fires have…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Affairs Director Carrie Braun CBraun@ocsd.org | C: 714-904-7042 Orange County Sheriff implements proactive measures to limit exposure to COVID-19 SANTA ANA, Ca. (…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Affairs Director Carrie Braun CBraun@ocsd.org | C: 714-904-7042 Orange County Jail COVID-19 numbers increase, mitigation efforts continue SANTA ANA, Ca. (December 10,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Affairs Director Carrie Braun CBraun@ocsd.org | C: 714-904-7042 Be Safe, Be Sober This Holiday Season // National Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Begins Dec…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (December 11, 2020): Please see the statement below from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. “We have received an order from the court in a case regarding COVID-19 in the Orange County…