Thanks to RapidDNA and fast-acting Investigators a second-degree robbery suspect is behind bars! Last Wednesday, March 21 at around 6:30 a.m. Travis Allard entered Pink Ribbon Donuts in Mission Viejo. He ordered two donuts from the counter before pulling out a knife and demanding cash from the register. Once he...
A 41-year-old man was arrested after discharging a laser at Duke 1 pilots as they patrolled over San Juan Capistrano Wednesday night. Duke 1 video captures a man standing outside his car firing the laser at Duke multiple times while the helicopter was overhead at about 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10...
TUSTIN, Ca. - A man was arrested at his residence in unincorporated Tustin on Wednesday for possessing explosive devices, fireworks and a large amount precursor materials to make explosive devices.
On April 16, 2018, at approximately 1:15 p.m., an autistic adult male used the men’s restroom at the San Juan Capistrano Public Library. Just after the victim entered the restroom, an unknown male entered the restroom carrying papers and a manila envelope. The unknown male sexually assaulted the victim while...
It might start something like this: “I’m hosting a party and know nothing about cheese, can you help?” Or “What kind of wine do you think would work best for a fish dish?” Seemingly innocuous grocery store aisle conversation has made victims of multiple people in Orange County as thieves...
The Orange County Sheriff's Department Traffic Division will target distracted drivers with enhanced patrol efforts on Friday.
In honor of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab wants to educate the public on the many ways our work impacts the county and makes a difference in the life of the citizens we serve. Dating back to the late 19th century, fingerprinting served as one of...
SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 4, 2021): Please see the statement below from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of former Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. In November 2012, Sheriff Hutchens was diagnosed with breast cancer. She courageously fought this disease while still leading this department. Her fight was successful for eight years. Unfortunately, the cancer recently returned and Sheriff Hutchens passed this morning with her loved ones by her side. “
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Jan. 19, 2021): An inmate ordered released by Orange County Judge Peter Wilson escaped at-home confinement by removing her electronic monitoring device and was re-arrested less than 24 hours later. The inmate, Sandy Gonzalez, 28 years old, was booked into custody in March 2020 by the Fullerton Police Department for felony armed robbery, shoplifting, possession of a controlled substance, child endangerment and resisting arrest.