InCustody Death August 12 2025
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died while in custody. The decedent, David N. Alcazar, was in custody for PC 422 Criminal Threats, PC 646.9(a…
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Orange County Sheriffs Department Visit Mission Viejo to Educate the Public on How to Know Your Limit
Mission Viejo, Calif. – (Aug. 28, 2025): On Aug. 30th, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit Mission Viejo to educate Fairgoers on the importance of monitoring how much they…
ABC awards $75000 grant to OC Sheriff to fight alcoholrelated harm
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department recently was awarded a $ 75,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce…
Investigators arrest Alabama man on suspicion of criminal threats
Unincorporated Silverado, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department North Operations investigators have arrested a man on suspicion of making criminal threats.On Thursday, Aug. 28,…
Step Up for Safer Streets California Marks September as Pedestrian Safety Month
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2025) – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people…
Child Passenger Safety Week Protect Your Child with the Right Car Seat
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2025): – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments and other community organizations to raise awareness about…
Orange County Sheriffs Deputies to Conduct Extra Enforcement
Laguna Hills, Calif. (Sept.14, 2025): – Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Tuesday, September 16, in the City of Laguna Hills looking specifically for violations…
16149 Use of Force
In October of 2016, 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…
17056 Use of Force
In April of 2017, 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 of policy with policy violations addressed and…
18030 Use of Force
In January of 2018, 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…