LAGUNA WOODS, Ca. (June 19, 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. On Friday, June 21, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...
DANA POINT, Ca. (June 22, 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. On Monday, June 24, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...
TUSTIN, Ca. (June 27, 2024) – The Sheriff’s Department today hosted the grand opening of the new OC Sheriff’s Technology Center, which will bring three divisions under one roof for enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness.
On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, an Orange County Jail inmate housed at the Intake Release Center, and was completing the booking process, died at Orange County Global Medical Center, Santa Ana. The decedent is a 42-year-old white male who was awaiting transfer to Riverside County Sheriff’s custody. The decedent's manner and means of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.
Santa Ana, CA. (August 9, 2024) – As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the roads.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA. (August 9, 2024): On Sunday, August 11, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies out at the Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series educating the public on how to monitor their alcohol intake and “Know Your Limit.”
SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 31, 2024) – On Tuesday, July 30, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at a local hospital.
SAN CLEMENTE, CA. (August 9, 2024): On Sunday, August 11, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies out at the San Clemente Music Fiesta educating the public on how to monitor their alcohol intake and “Know Your Limit.”
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 50-year-old Jason Williams from Costa Mesa, CA housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Module F died at Orange County Global Medical Center, Santa Ana. At the time, Williams was awaiting trial. At the conclusion of the Orange County District Attorney’s independent investigation, Williams's manner of death was determined to be natural, and his cause of death was identified as hemopericardium due to aortic dissection and hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Please click on the following link to view the full letter issued by the OCDA Williams-Jason-OCSD-SA-23-001985-Final-Signed-Letter.pdf (orangecountyda.org).
On March 20, 2023, 47-year-old Todd Whited from Stoystown, PA who was housed at the Central Men’s Jail, Mod A-Tank 5 died at OC Global Medical Center. At the time, Whited was awaiting arraignment. At the conclusion of the Orange County District Attorney’s independent investigation, Whited’s manner of death was determined to be natural, and his cause of death was identified as a subarachnoid hemorrhage due to a ruptured intracranial aneurysm. Please click on the following link to view the full letter issued by the OCDA SKM_C750i24031418270 (orangecountyda.org).
