Stanton, Ca. (Jan. 27, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, January 29, deputies will focus…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 27, 2024) – On Friday, January 26, 2024, an inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana died. The inmate was booked into jail on December 21, 2023, by the Santa…

In July of 2021, deputies were involved in a use of force in the City of San Clemente. The Use of Force was determined to be within policy.   Please note that due to the size of the files,…

The County of Orange is preparing a comprehensive update to its General Plan. The General Plan represents an opportunity for a community to formulate a "vision" of what its residents would like to…

In January of 2020, a deputy was found to be dishonest in the performance of duty.  The employee was terminated in December 2021.  The employee was awarded his job back through arbitration…

In August of 2020, a deputy was found to be dishonest in the performance of duty.  The employee was terminated in December 2021.  The employee was awarded his job back through arbitration…

In compliance with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) will be holding a Public Hearing to receive public comments…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Feb. 6, 2024) – A John Doe discovered 25 years ago in a remote area of southeastern Orange County has been identified through investigative genetic genealogy. On Aug. 29, 1998, a…

Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. (Jan. 24, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Jan. 26, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed…