STANTON, Ca. (Dec. 21, 2024): On Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at approximately 4:19 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Orangewood Ave and Court Street in the city of Stanton on reports of a shooting…

As we wrap up 2024, we’re reflecting on another year of making a positive impact on our communities. OCWR’s Ambassadors attended a variety of events across Orange County, connecting with local…

Congratulations Employee of the Month Tony!Tony plays an integral role in supporting library improvements by coordinating furniture and shelving movements for branch enhancements. He keeps the OCPL…

Stanton, Ca. (Dec. 28, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, December 30, deputies will…

BAY VIEW TRAIL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CLOSURE WITH DETOURS OC Public Works will perform maintenance at the Bay View Trail pedestrian bridge at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. A detour along Mesa…

In March of 2017, a deputy was involved in a use of force at the Central Women's Jail in Santa Ana.  The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and…

In August of 2017, a deputy was involved in a use of force at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana.  The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed…

In October of 2021, deputies were involved in a use of force in the City of Mission Viejo.  The use of force was determined to be in policy.Please note that due to the size of the files, and…

ALISO VIEJO, Ca. (Dec. 30, 2024): Captain Ryan Buhr has been selected as the new Chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services. He began his new assignment Friday, Dec. 27.“I look forward to serving…

ORANGE, Ca. (Dec. 30, 2024) – On Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. 45-year-old Anthony Creston Brown of Cerritos was booked into jail on Dec…