Orange County Sheriff's Department
Recent News About Orange County Sheriff's Department
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Orange County Sheriff announces DUI checkpoint in Rancho Santa Margarita
The Orange County Sheriff's Department is set to conduct a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint in Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, January 31.
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Sheriff Barnes clarifies Orange County's stance on federal immigration enforcement
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes issued a statement addressing the role of the Orange County Sheriff's Department in federal immigration enforcement.
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Man arrested for homicide in San Juan Capistrano
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, deputies responded to an assault report in the 32000 block of Valle Rd. in San Juan Capistrano.
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Orange County sheriff concludes long-standing federal probe on jail informant use
The Orange County Sheriff's Department has announced the conclusion of a United States Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into its use of custodial informants.
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Inmate from Theo Lacy Facility dies after hospital transport
An inmate at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, California, died on January 17, 2025.
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Inmate from Theo Lacy Facility dies during medical care; investigation underway
An inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility died while receiving medical care at a local hospital on January 12, 2025.
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Orange County Sheriff's Department announces DUI checkpoint in Yorba Linda
The Orange County Sheriff's Department is set to conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint in Yorba Linda on Friday, January 3.
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Fatal accident in Mission Viejo leads to arrest for suspected DUI
On January 1, 2025, a serious traffic collision occurred in Mission Viejo, California.
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Ryan Buhr appointed chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services
Captain Ryan Buhr has been appointed as the new Chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services, beginning his duties on December 27.
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Inmate found dead at Theo Lacy Facility; investigation underway
An inmate at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, California, died on December 29, 2024.
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Sheriff's department targets distracted driving violations in Stanton
The Sheriff's Department in Stanton, California, is taking steps to address the issue of distracted driving.
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Sheriff's department targets distracted driving violations in Mission Viejo
The Sheriff's Department in Mission Viejo is taking steps to address the issue of distracted driving, which is both dangerous and illegal.
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Shooting in Stanton leaves one dead and another injured
On December 20, 2024, a shooting incident occurred in Stanton, California.
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California implements Proposition 36 addressing theft, fentanyl crisis
Sheriff Don Barnes has issued a statement regarding the implementation of Proposition 36, known as the Homeless, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act.
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Sheriff’s department targets distracted driving with enforcement efforts
The Sheriff's Department in Laguna Hills is taking measures to reduce distracted driving.
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Orange County Sheriff arrests suspect in Chase Bank robbery
On December 13, 2024, Orange County Sheriff's investigators apprehended Edward Eugene Redd, a 49-year-old resident of Lake Forest.
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Mission Viejo plans safety enforcement operation targeting bicycles and pedestrians
The Sheriff’s Department in Mission Viejo is preparing to conduct a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation.
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Orange County Sheriff's Department focuses on motorcycle safety enforcement in Laguna Hills
The Orange County Sheriff's Department will increase patrols in Laguna Hills on Friday, December 6.
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OCSD increases motorcycle safety patrols in Mission Viejo
The Orange County Sheriff's Department will deploy additional deputies in Mission Viejo on Monday, December 2, to monitor violations by drivers and motorcyclists that could lead to crashes.
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Dana Point plans safety operation targeting bicycles and pedestrians
The Sheriff's Department in Dana Point, California, will conduct a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation on November 25.