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The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Reminds Drivers: Speeding Catches Up With You

Santa Ana, Calif. (July 09, 2025): Focused on eliminating driving behaviors that contribute to traffic-related fatalities on our nation’s roads, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) calls on drivers to recognize speeding as an aggressive driving behavior that endangers all road users and to put...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Lake Forest, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2025) – On August. 22, 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 operating a vehicle...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Enforcement Operation

Laguna Hills, Calif. ( Aug. 13, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Friday, August 15, in the City of Laguna Hills looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Enforcement Operation

Mission Viejo, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, August 23, in the City of Mission Viejo looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations, driving...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Visit Local Music Festival to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (Aug 8, 2024): On Sunday, Aug 10, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit The San Clemente "Music Fiesta" to educate Festival goers on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from 11:00am...

Deputy-Involved Shooting in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2025): On Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, a deputy-involved shooting occurred in a commercial parking lot in Lake Forest. On Thursday, August 7, 2025, deputies were notified of an incident involving the suspect, Ethan Chase Mull, 34, who was involved in a domestic violence incident. The...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Visits Local Fairgrounds to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”

Costa Mesa, Calif. – (Aug 11th, 2025): On Aug 13th, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit The Orange County Fair Grounds to educate Fairgoers on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from 5:00 pm...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Reminds Drivers to Keep the Final Days of Summer Fun, Not Fatal

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for San Clemente

San Clemente, Ca. (February 27, 2024): – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.

OC Sheriff opens new Firearms Training Center, dedicates facility to Sheriff Hutchens

ORANGE, Ca. (Feb. 22, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday re-opened the newly revamped Firearms Training Center, which will provide safer and more effective training for Orange County’s law enforcement officers.