Man arrested for possession of explosives in Tustin
TUSTIN, Ca. - A man was arrested at his residence in unincorporated Tustin on Wednesday for possessing explosive devices, fireworks and a large amount precursor materials to make explosive…
OCSD looks to ID man suspected of sexually assaulting autistic male
On April 16, 2018, at approximately 1:15 p.m., an autistic adult male used the men’s restroom at the San Juan Capistrano Public Library. Just after the victim entered the restroom, an unknown…
OCSD warns residents of thieves targeting unattended purses left in shopping carts
It might start something like this: “I’m hosting a party and know nothing about cheese, can you help?” Or “What kind of wine do you think would work best for a fish dish?” Seemingly innocuous…
The Orange County Sheriffs Department Traffic Division will target distracted drivers with enhanced patrol efforts on Friday
The Orange County Sheriff's Department Traffic Division will target distracted drivers with enhanced patrol efforts on Friday.
The Crime Lab makes a difference by leaving an imprint on the criminal justice system
In honor of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab wants to educate the public on the many ways our work impacts the county and makes a difference in the life of the citizens we…
Laguna Niguel DUI checkpoint sees more than 700 cars screened and 11 arrests
A DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint held Friday night in Laguna Niguel turned out two arrests for drunken driving and another nine for driver’s license violations. More than 950 cars passed…
Suspicious subject call yields ID theft arrest and recovery of stolen items
An investigation into a suspicious persons call resulted in the recovery of thousands of dollars of stolen merchandise and the arrest of three suspects. Deputies at about 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb…
A look inside the farm at the Farm
The last vestiges of farm culture sporadically dot dense urban sprawl; a sharp contrast to the thousands of acres of celery farms, strawberry patches and orange groves that once made up the…
Stay Safe OC Protecting your data
Do you know how to safeguard your data? In today’s digital culture of online shopping, Apple pay and money transfers with the click of an icon on a smart phone, it is critical for residents to take…
Heres how to protect yourself against virtual scams
Many scam artists are going virtual to find new targets, but there are steps you can take to stay safe and prevent becoming a victim. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department in recent months has seen…