Orange County Sheriff's Department
Recent News About Orange County Sheriff's Department
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Inmate from Theo Lacy Facility dies while in custody
ORANGE, Ca. (June 24, 2024) – On Monday, June 24, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital.
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OC Sheriff's Department promotes “Know Your Limit” program at local concert
MISSION VIEJO, CA. (June 20, 2024): On Saturday, June 22, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies present at the Yachty by Nature Concert to educate the public on monitoring their alcohol intake through the "Know Your Limit" program.
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Sheriff's department plans bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation in Laguna Woods
The Sheriff’s Department will participate in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities. On Friday, June 21, deputies will be monitoring for violations by bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians that endanger roadway users. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, and ignoring stop signs and signals.
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OCSD identifies homicide victim after four decades
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has identified a Jane Doe homicide victim whose remains were recovered more than 41 years ago.
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Lake Forest appoints Captain David Pultz as new Chief of Police Services
The city of Lake Forest has selected Captain David Pultz as their new Chief of Police Services.
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Orange County Sheriff's Department announces DUI checkpoint in Laguna Niguel
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, June 14, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in Laguna Niguel.
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Rideshare driver shoots assault suspect in Stanton
STANTON, Ca. (June 3, 2024): On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 7:49 p.m., a man reported to Sheriff’s Dispatch that he shot a male who was assaulting a woman in the 7100 block of Custer Way in Stanton. Deputies arrived and located a 20-year-old Hispanic male suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies immediately began performing life-saving measures before being relieved by the Orange County Fire Authority, which transported the man to a local trauma center.
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Yorba Linda launches bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation
The Sheriff’s Department in Yorba Linda, CA, will participate in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation on Friday, May 31. The initiative aims to educate bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.
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Sheriff's department plans bicycle and pedestrian safety operation in Stanton
STANTON, Ca. (May 25, 2024) – The Sheriff’s Department will participate in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.
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Sheriff's department announces bicycle and pedestrian safety operation
The Sheriff’s Department will participate in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.
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Orange County Sheriff launches Click It or Ticket campaign ahead of Memorial Day
For Memorial Day Weekend, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the appropriate car seats when visiting friends and family.
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OCSD to conduct motorcycle safety enforcement in Mission Viejo
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will deploy additional deputies on patrol in Mission Viejo on Monday, May 6. The focus of this enforcement effort is to identify and address violations by both drivers and motorcyclists that elevate the risk of crashes.
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OCSD to conduct motorcycle safety enforcement in Lake Forest
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will deploy additional deputies on patrol in Lake Forest on Monday, May 10, to monitor and address violations by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.
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OCSD to conduct motorcycle safety enforcement in Dana Point
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will deploy additional deputies on patrol in Dana Point on Monday, May 17, to monitor for violations by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.
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OCSD to conduct motorcycle safety enforcement in San Juan Capistrano
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will deploy additional deputies on patrol in San Juan Capistrano on Monday, May 13. The focus of this increased presence is to identify and address violations by both drivers and motorcyclists that elevate the risk of accidents.
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OCSD announces DUI checkpoint in San Clemente
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, May 17, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in San Clemente.
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OCSD to conduct motorcycle safety enforcement in Laguna Hills
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will deploy additional deputies on patrol in Laguna Hills on Monday, May 20, to monitor for violations by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.
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Sheriff's Department announces safety enforcement operation in Stanton
Stanton, CA (May 16, 2024) – The Sheriff’s Department has announced its participation in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation. The initiative is aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians about traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.
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Sheriff's Department announces safety enforcement operation in Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, Ca. (May 15, 2024): The Sheriff’s Department has announced its participation in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation. This initiative is designed to educate bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians about traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.
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Updated forensic rendering released to identify 2006 Jane Doe
Orange County Sheriff's investigators have made public an updated forensic rendering of a Jane Doe from 2006, with the aim of identifying the woman.