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On Thursday, April 13, 2023, 37-year-old Brian Schaar from Los Angeles, CA who was housed at the Intake Release Center in Module L died at Orange County Global Medical Center, Santa Ana. At the time, Schaar was awaiting trial. At the conclusion of the Orange County District Attorney’s independent investigation, Schaar's manner of death was determined to be natural, and his cause of death was identified as dilated cardiomyopathy. Please click on the following link to view the full letter issued by the OCDA Schaar-Brian-OCSD-SA-23-001160-Final-Signed-Letter-2.pdf (orangecountyda.org).
Cellular Site Simulator
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On May 23, 2023, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the acquisition and use of cellular site simulation technology by the Sheriff's Department. Please refer to the attachments for additional information.
May 1980: Lonnie Raymond Thomas
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On May 1, 1980, a Shell Oil company worker was checking water lines for leaks when he discovered human remains down a small hill adjacent to one of the oil wells. The oil worker notified police of the discovery and OC Sheriff homicide personnel soon arrived to initiate their investigation...
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On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died while in custody. The decedent, David N. Alcazar, was in custody for PC 422 Criminal Threats, PC 646.9(a) Stalking, and PC 594(b)(2)(A) Vandalism. The decedent's manner and means of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.
Miscellaneous Information
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Proof of Corrections: Proof of Corrections may be signed off at Aliso Viejo City Hall , Police Services, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Applicant Fingerprints : Ink rolled fingerprints and Live Scan can be done by appointment at the Aliso Viejo Station. Registrants: Court ordered PC 290...
Inmate Mail
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Inmates are permitted to send and receive unlimited correspondence. The only exception is when there is reasonable cause to justify limitations for reasons of public safety or facility order, or to prevent violation of state or federal law. All incoming/outgoing mail is subject to search prior to being delivered. Facility...
Special Victims Detail
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The Special Victims Detail is responsible for the investigation of sex-related crimes involving victims of all ages, including rape, sexual battery, child molestation and other types of sexual abuse. The detail is also comprised of the Sexual Offender Notification and Registration (SONAR) team , and has an investigator assigned to...
Family Protection Detail
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The Family Protection Detail investigates all felony and misdemeanor cases of domestic violence, physical child abuse, child neglect, elder abuse, adult dependent care abuse, and domestic violence restraining order violations. These investigations are in-depth and can include comprehensive interviews, collection and inventory of evidence, facilitation of medical exams or evaluations...
