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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Drivers are urged to keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel SANTA ANA, Calif. (Apr. 1, 2026) – April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel. Distractions...

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

DANA POINT, Calif. (Apr. 1, 2026) – On Apr. 3, 2026, 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 Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

LAKE FOREST, (Calif. Apr. 4, 2026) – On Apr. 6, 2026, 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...

Man Arrested for Homicide in San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. (Feb. 14, 2026): On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, shortly after 6:30 a.m., deputies were called to the 26000 block of Laurelwood Lane in San Juan Capistrano in reference to a domestic incident. Deputies arrived and located a woman in her 60s deceased from apparent stab wounds...

In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility

ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2026) – On Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. The 24-year-old inmate, Edson Israel Rosasmedrano, was booked by the Santa Ana Police Department on Feb. 19, 2026, for VC 10851 Vehicle Theft, PC 496d(a) Receiving a Stolen...

OC Sheriff celebrates promotions for 26 personnel

SANTA ANA, Calif. (March 4, 2026): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday celebrated the promotion of 26 personnel, including two new commanders, in a ceremony held at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. “This is always an exciting time of year as we express gratitude for those who...

Captain Jonathan Larson selected as Mission Viejo Chief of Police Services

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (March 9, 2026): Captain Jonathan Larson has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for the City of Mission Viejo. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 20. “Bringing my experience to this team is both an honor and a responsibility that I take seriously,”...

Captain Terrance Burton selected as San Juan Capistrano Chief of Police Services

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (March 9, 2026): Captain Terrance Burton has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for the City of San Juan Capistrano. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 20. “I’m deeply honored to serve this community and to lead the dedicated personnel who are...

Suspects Arrested After Fatal Traffic Collision

San Clemente, Calif. (March 30, 2026): On Monday, March 30, 2026, shortly before 8 a.m., deputies patrolling the 300 block of Avenida Granada attempted to stop a U-Haul van with no license plates. The van was later discovered to have been reported stolen. When the deputies attempted to stop the...

OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills, Calif. (April 8th, 2026): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, April 10th, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Hills. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...