San Clemente, Ca. (Apr. 12, 2025): On April 14, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) 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...
Mission Viejo, Ca. (Apr. 17, 2025): On April 19, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) 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...
Stanton, Ca. (Apr. 19, 2025): On April 21, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) 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...
LAGUNA HILLS, Ca. (Apr. 9, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Apr. 11, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Hills. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents...
San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (Apr. 22, 2025): On April 24, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) 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...
Laguna Niguel, Ca. (Apr. 26, 2025): On April 28, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) 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...
DANA POINT, Ca. (March 28, 2025): A deputy-involved shooting occurred this morning in a gated residential community in Dana Point. On Friday, March 28, at 4:12 a.m., deputies responded to a call of a welfare check in a gated community near Corniche Drive and Camino Del Avion, in Dana Point...
Santa Ana, Ca. (Apr. 1, 2025) – In its efforts to prevent distracted driving and save lives on our roads, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding all drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and keep their hands on the wheel. Whether checking a phone, eating or adjusting...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Apr. 1, 2025) – On Monday, Mar. 31, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died. The 55-year-old inmate was arrested by Anaheim Police Department on Apr. 17, 2024, for PC 192(c)(1) – Vehicle Manslaughter with Gross Negligence, PC 245(a)(1)...
On Monday, Mar. 31, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died while in custody. The decedent, a 55-year-old male, was in custody without bail for PC 192(c)(1) – Vehicle Manslaughter with Gross Negligence, PC 245(a)(1) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon, VC 20001(a) – Hit and Run with Injury. The decedent's manner and means of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.
