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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Visits Public Event to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2026) – On August 16, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit the Dana Point Concert in the Park to educate patrons on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from...
Fatal Traffic Collision in Lake Forest, Driver Arrested for DUI
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LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2026): On Wednesday, August 19, at 5:42 a.m., deputies responded to the area of El Toro Road and Creekside regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle. Deputies arrived and found the motorcyclist, David Matthew Atwood Sr., 55, of Lake Forest, unresponsive. He...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2026) The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, Aug 24, in the City of Aliso Viejo focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal...
Fatal Traffic Collision in Mission Viejo, Two Drivers Arrested
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2026): On Thursday, Aug. 20, at 9:41 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Los Alisos Boulevard and Mustang Run in Mission Viejo regarding a solo vehicle traffic collision. Deputies arrived and found Shalia Deciderio, a 21-year-old female from Rancho Santa Margarita, deceased. A preliminary...
Captain Matt Timmins selected as North Patrol Chief of Police Services
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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...
Captain Matt Stafford selected as Stanton Chief of Police Services
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STANTON, Ca. (March 3 , 2026): Captain Matt Stafford has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for the City of Stanton. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 6. “I’m honored to stand beside the men and women who deliver exceptional service to the great city of...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2026) The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, Aug 31, in the City of Laguna Woods focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal...