19035017 Use of Force
On September 11, 2019 deputies were involved in a use of force in the city of Lake Forest. The use of force was determined to be within policy. Link to responsive records https://…
OCSD Bloodhound Remi reunites missing woman with family
The windows were too dark to see in, but K-9 Remi knew what she was looking for was inside. The floppy-eared bloodhound sniffed the silver car then stopped, her nose pressed against the door. Her…
Incustody death of inmate from Theo Lacy Facility
ORANGE, Ca. (December 18, 2020) –A 68-year-old male inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died this morning at 5 a.m. of medical complications after testing positive for COVID-19. The…
Offduty deputies save truck driver after rollover crash
Two off-duty Sheriff’s Deputies’ quick actions helped save the life of a truck driver trapped in the cab of his vehicle after a roll-over crash. Sgt. Phil Cruz and K-9 Handler Deputy Adam…
Aliso Viejo explosion being investigated as a crime
SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 16, 2018) - Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and…
NEWS RELEASE Vicitims in Yorba Linda plane crash identified
SANTA ANA, Ca. (February 6, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Division has positively identified the four decedents who died after a plane crashed into a single-family residence…
Report Deaths of homeless individuals in Orange County
SANTA ANA, Ca. (February 25, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Division publicly released two reports today concerning reported deaths of individuals experiencing…
NEWS RELEASE Request to OC Jail visitors to limit nonessential visits due to COVID19 concerns
SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 12, 2020): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is requesting all potential jail visitors to evaluate the necessity of their visit and limit non-essential jail visits to…
NEWS RELEASE DUI Checkpoint in Yorba Linda tonight
$0YORBA LINDA, Ca. (Nov. 15, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, November 15, at an undisclosed location within the city…
NEWS RELEASE OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement
DANA POINT, Ca. (July 21, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Friday, July 24, in the city of Dana Point looking for violations made by drivers and…