In September of 2016, deputies were 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…

In January of 2020, a deputy was found to be dishonest in the performance of duty.  The employee was terminated in February of 2022. Please note that due to the size of the files, and…

ORANGE, Ca. (March 9, 2024) – On Friday, March 8, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died in jail. The inmate was booked into jail on March 7, 2024, by the Anaheim Police…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 11, 2024) – On Monday, March 11, 2024, an inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The 36-year-old inmate was booked into jail on March…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 15, 2024):  The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with the OC Health Care Agency (HCA), is launching a new program to better serve those experiencing…

MIDWAY CITY, Calif. (March 22, 2024) The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance to provide additional information about a kidnapping that occurred in Midway City.…

Dana Point, Ca. (April 17, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, April 19, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed…

Santa Ana, Ca. (April 1, 2024): April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver’s seat. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be actively looking for…

Laguna Niguel, Ca. (April 6, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, April 8, deputies will…

Stanton, Ca. (April 10, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, April 12, deputies will…