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ORANGE, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2026): On Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 , an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died at a local hospital. The 47-year-old male inmate was booked by the Westminster Police Department on Sept. 25, 2026, on a warrant for arrest for H&S 11377(a) Possession of a Controlled...
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2026) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads....
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Teen driver safety depends on parent and guardian action SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2026) – Safe driving starts long before anyone gets behind the wheel. This National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages parents and guardians to discuss safe driving habits...
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2026): On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Calle Santa Barbara and Los Rios Street in the city of San Juan Capistrano after witnesses reported seeing a subject on the ground, suffering from multiple stab...