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13-004 Sustained Dishonesty

On April 5, 2012 deputies were involved in a use of force in the city of Laguna Niguel that was not documented. Discipline was issued for multiple policy violations. 

Link to responsive records: 

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Traffic stop leads to large fentanyl seizure

Two kilograms of fentanyl powder seized during a traffic stop

A traffic stop in South Orange County resulted in the seizure of two kilograms of fentanyl powder and more than 11,000 counterfeit pharmaceutical pills suspected to also contain fentanyl.

On Wednesday, February 17, at approximately 12:10 p.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop of a 1990s Ford truck for a vehicle code violation.

During a search of the truck, the deputy found a backpack inside the passenger compartment. Upon further inspection, the deputy found the large amount of fentanyl.   

Just two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal. From the fentanyl powder seized alone, it is estimated approximately 1,000,000 lethal doses of the dangerous opioid were confiscated. 

The driver was arrested and taken into custody for transporting and possessing the substances in order to sell them.

After a preliminary investigation, it is believed the narcotics were being smuggled into the United States from Mexico. 

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Detail will conduct further investigation to attempt to determine the source of the illegal narcotics. 

OC Sheriff’s release Critical Incident Video

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OC Sheriff’s release Critical Incident Video

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Feb. 17, 2021): Today the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in San Clemente, Calif. on September 23, 2020.

In order to foster greater public trust with the community we serve, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will publish Critical Incident Videos about incidents where the actions of department members in the performance of their duties are likely to have a significant impact on the Department, community, citizens, or any other person, and/or incidents involving the use of deadly force or force resulting in serious physical injury.

Critical Incident Videos offer a clear and concise overview of the incident with relevant video, audio, photographs and information to give context to what occurred preceding, during and immediately after a critical incident. The videos will contain the factual circumstances as they are known at the time. No conclusions will be drawn about whether or not deputies acted in a manner consistent with our policies and in accordance with the law until all facts are known and the investigations are complete.

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Link to media released pursuant to AB748- https://cpraazlrshotprod1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/cpraprod1/Mediazip/Critical%20Incident/OIS.20-031866.zip 

 

OC Sheriff’s release first Critical Incident Video

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Affairs Director Carrie Braun

CBraun@ocsd.org | C: 714-647-7042

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Feb. 12, 2021): Today the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released its first Critical Incident Video. The video depicts the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Lake Forest, Calif. on June 24, 2020.

In order to foster greater public trust with the community we serve, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will publish Critical Incident Videos about incidents where the actions of department members in the performance of their duties, are likely to have a significant impact on the Department, community, citizens, or any other person, and/or incidents involving the use of deadly force or force resulting in serious physical injury.

Critical Incident Videos offer a clear and concise overview of the incident with relevant video, audio, photographs and information to give context to what occurred preceding, during and immediately after a critical incident. The videos will contain the factual circumstances as they are known at the time. No conclusions will be drawn about whether or not deputies acted in a manner consistent with our policies and in accordance with the law until all facts are known and the investigations are complete.

“Critical incidents involving law enforcement demand the highest level of scrutiny and rightfully are a matter of public concern,” said Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. “The vast majority of the men and women in this department exceed the expectations of our community every day. Critical Incident Videos will provide an opportunity to see the actions of our deputies during the most difficult circumstances law enforcement officers encounter."

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In-custody death of inmate from Central Men’s Jail

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sgt. Dennis Breckner – Public Information Officer
DBreckner@ocsd.org | C: 714-904-7042

In-custody death of inmate from Central Men’s Jail

SANTA ANA, Ca. (February 9, 2021) – A 42-year-old male inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana died today at approximately 7:47 a.m. of a suspected suicide.

The man was booked into the Orange County Jail by the Orange Police Department on Nov. 8, 2018, on multiple charges including attempted murder and a parole violation.

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office will investigate the in-custody death. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct an in-custody death review.

No additional information will be released at this time.
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