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In-custody death of inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility

ORANGE, Ca. (September 25, 2024) – On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. 48-year-old Jason Castillo of Anaheim was booked into...
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Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Ca. (September 14, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, September...
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Child Passenger Safety Week Highlights Importance of Making Sure Your Child is in the Right Seat

Santa Ana, Ca. ( September 12, 2024): During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children...
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo, Ca. (September 11, 2024): – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers...
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OC Sheriff named ‘center of innovation’ by National Institute of Corrections

Santa Ana, Ca. (September 9, 2024): At a ceremony in Washington D.C. on Sept. 4, 2024, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) recognized the Orange County Sheriff’s Department...
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. (August 31, 2024): – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists...
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Pedestrian Safety Starts with You: Stay Alert to Protect People Walking

Santa Ana, Ca (August 29, 2024): September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert...
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo, Ca. (August 28, 2024): – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and...
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OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in Dana Point

Dana Point, Ca. (August 26, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Saturday, August 24, in the city of Dana Point looking for...