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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
San Clemente, Calif. (Dec. 27, 2025): On Dec. 29, 2025, 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...
Gymnastics coach arrested on suspicion of felony sex charges
YORBA LINDA, Calif. (Dec. 24, 2025) On Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail (SVD) investigators arrested Jacob Alexander Demmin, 25, of Yorba Linda, following allegations he groomed and had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a minor female. In...
Captain Matt Timmins selected as North Patrol Chief of Police Services
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Dec. 23, 2025): Captain Matt Timmins has been selected as the new North Patrol Chief of Police Services, serving the city of Villa Park and the county’s northern unincorporated areas. He will begin his new assignment Friday, Dec. 26. “I look forward to working alongside the dedicated...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Awarded DUID Testing and Training Grant
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Dec. 17, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department – OC Crime Lab has been awarded a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for training and enhanced drug-impaired driving testing. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will use the nearly $160,000 in funding...
