In May of 2016, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana.  The use of force was determined to be outside policy, and other violations were identified as…

Dates shown are week of stocking. Schedule is subject to change and will be updated as available.California Fishing License required age 16+ at all parks besides Irvine Lake.Week of March 17-21…

In July of 2023, a deputy was involved in a use of force while on uniformed patrol in the city of San Clemente.  The use of force and actions done during the incident were determined to be…

In July of 2018, a deputy was involved in a use of force at the Theo Lacy Facility.  The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations being addressed and discipline…

Santa Ana, Calif. (December 23, 2025) – Effective Wednesday, December 24 at 8 a.m., an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) will be issued for areas in Trabuco Creek including the RC Airport, fire…

Santa Ana, CA - December 23, 2025 – The Orange County Probation Department proudly unveiled its new Mobile Resource Vehicle (MRV) fleet last Friday in Santa Ana, marking a bold step forward in…

This year’s Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County is now available. The report details the conditions of health, economic well-being, education and safety of Orange County’s…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Dec. 23, 2025): Captain Matt Timmins has been selected as the new North Patrol Chief of Police Services, serving the city of Villa Park and the county’s northern unincorporated areas…

YORBA LINDA, Calif. (Dec. 24, 2025) On Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail (SVD) investigators arrested Jacob Alexander Demmin, 25, of Yorba Linda…

Santa Ana, Calif. (December 24, 2025) – Effective Wednesday, December 24 at 6 p.m., all evacuation orders and road closures have been lifted for Trabuco Creek, Bell Canyon and Hot Springs…