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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

April 25, 2026

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (Apr. 25, 2026) – On Apr. 27, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while...

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Deputy-Involved Shooting in Lake Forest

April 24, 2026

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (April 24, 2026): On Friday, April 24, 2026, a deputy-involved shooting occurred on a residential street in Lake Forest. On Friday, April 24, 2026, around 2:30 a.m., deputies responded to a call regarding a disturbance near Antonio Parkway and Cow Camp Road in Rancho Mission...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

April 23, 2026

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (Apr. 23, 2026) – On Apr. 25, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

April 22, 2026

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. April 22, 2026 – On April 24, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device...

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