
May 16, 2026
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have additional officers patrolling Stanton to target dangerous driving behaviors among motorists and motorcyclists. The operation aims to address speeding and other key factors contributing to motorcycle crashes. Safety tips are being shared with both drivers and riders.
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May 15, 2026
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct an enforcement operation targeting distracted drivers in San Clemente on May 17. The initiative aims to raise awareness about hands-free laws and promote safer roads.
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May 14, 2026
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced a focused traffic safety operation set for May 16 in Yorba Linda targeting dangerous driving behaviors near cyclists and pedestrians. Officials outlined specific steps both drivers and non-drivers can take for safer roads.
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May 11, 2026
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has launched its annual Click It or Ticket campaign running May 18–31. Officers will focus on enforcing proper use of seat belts and child safety seats during this period. Authorities urge residents to buckle up for every trip.
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May 9, 2026
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers patrolling Stanton on May 11 targeting driver and motorcycle rider violations. The effort aims to address key causes of motorcycle crashes such as speeding. Safety tips are being shared with both drivers and riders.
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May 1, 2026
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department urges caution among drivers during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May. Extra patrols will focus on motorcycle safety as warmer weather increases rider presence on roads.
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May 1, 2026
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is promoting bicycle safety during National Bicycle Safety Month this May by encouraging alertness among drivers and cyclists alike following recent statistics about cyclist injuries nationwide.
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April 28, 2026
The Orange County Sheriff's Department will hold a public meeting on May 7 in Santa Ana as part of compliance with Assembly Bill 481 regarding military equipment oversight. The event offers information about departmental operations and state law implementation.
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April 25, 2026
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will hold a distracted driving enforcement operation on April 27 targeting hands-free cell phone violations. Officials urge drivers to keep their attention on the road rather than electronic devices.
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April 24, 2026
A deputy-involved shooting occurred after an early morning disturbance call led officers from Rancho Mission Viejo to Lake Forest on April 24. The suspect remains hospitalized in critical condition after being struck multiple times during an encounter with deputies.
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