Homicide investigation in San Clemente
SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (April 26, 2020) – At approximately 10:30 p.m. on April 25, Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a residential area in the 3000 block of Calle Frontera in the…
NEWS RELEASE Sheriffs Department receives grant to fight alcoholrelated harm
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Aug. 6, 2020): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a $97,500 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to address alcohol-related harm in the…
NEWS RELEASE Distracted driving enforcement planned for Yorba Linda
YORBA LINDA, Ca. (Dec. 13, 2019) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing.View PDF
Black Friday Safety Tips
Here's some safety tips to keep you and your family safe while shopping this Black Friday: Park your vehicle in well-lighted areas. If you are an early morning Black Friday shopper, be sure to…
NEWS RELEASE OC Sheriff Homeless Outreach Team assists with sheltering 161 people during first year of service
SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 10, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Homeless Outreach Teams assisted with sheltering 161 people in temporary and permanent housing through various resources…
NEWS RELEASE The Sheriffs Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Ca. (Sept. 15, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, Sept. 18, deputies…
Sheriffs Department responds to OC Grand Jury report on deaths in jail
SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 25, 2018) - The care and custody of inmates is one of the top priorities of the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD). OCSD operates one of the largest jail systems in the…
OCSD to serve as NEWS RELEASE Orange Countys primary Search and Rescue agency in remote areas
SANTA ANA,Ca. (Jan. 16, 2018) -TheOrange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) will serve as the County’s primaryresponders for remote-area rescues as an agreement with the Orange County FireAuthority (…
Safety Standards for Holiday Displays in Public Areas
With public safety as the top priority, residents in unincorporated areas of Orange County are reminded that they must obtain an “encroachment” permit if they plan to place holiday displays,…