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OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in Stanton

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...

OC Sheriff to hold DUI checkpoint in Laguna Hills

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...

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in San Juan Capistrano

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...

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in Laguna Niguel

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...

Deputy-Involved Shooting in Dana Point

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...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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...

In-custody Death of an Inmate from the Intake Release Center

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)...

In-custody Death of an Inmate from the Intake Release Center

SANTA ANA, Ca. (April 8, 2025) – On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died. The 42-year-old inmate was booked by the Anaheim Police Department on April 07, 2025, for PC 3056 - Parole Violation. The inmate’s name is...

OC Sheriff’s investigators seek additional victims after arrest

Unincorporated Santa Ana, Ca. (April 9, 2025): On Thursday, April 3, 2025, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victim’s Detail (SVD) investigators arrested Anthony Oscar Alcala, 28, Huntington Beach, following allegations he had sexual relationships with two juvenile females between 2017-2023.

OC Sheriff’s investigators seek additional victims after arrest

Laguna Woods, Ca. (April 10, 2025): On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victim’s Detail (SVD) investigators arrested Robert Mario Perri, 66, Laguna Woods, in connection with multiple incidents of indecent exposure.