The windows were too dark to see in, but K-9 Remi knew what she was looking for was inside. The floppy-eared bloodhound sniffed the silver car then stopped, her nose pressed against the door. Her…

ORANGE, Ca. (December 18, 2020) –A 68-year-old male inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died this morning at 5 a.m. of medical complications after testing positive for COVID-19. The…

Two off-duty Sheriff’s Deputies’ quick actions helped save the life of a truck driver trapped in the cab of his vehicle after a roll-over crash.  Sgt. Phil Cruz and K-9 Handler Deputy Adam…

The areas patrolled by the Sheriff's Department are some of the safest in the nation. Our homeland security and investigations divisions are committed to apprehending criminals and safeguarding our…

The Investigations and Special Operations Command covers a wide breadth of public safety and investigative services serving Orange County.  The Command is comprised of the Investigations…

Statement from Sheriff Barnes on the passing of former Sheriff Sandra Hutchens  SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 4, 2021): Please see the statement below from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes.   “…

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