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Fatal hit-and-run in Stanton, investigators seek public’s assistance

STANTON, Calif. (June 25, 2025): On June 22 at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of Katella Avenue and Date Street in the city of Stanton reference a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

Hit-and-run in Dana Point, investigators seek public’s assistance

Dana Point, Calif. (June 30, 2025): On June 27 at approximately 10:05 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of La Cresta Drive and Silver Lantern Street in the city of Dana Point reference a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

OC Sheriff Traffic Safety Operation in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Calif. (Aug.10, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will conduct a traffic safety operation on Friday, August 12, in the City of Lake Forest focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding...

OC Sheriff Traffic Safety Operation in Laguna Niguel

Laguna Niguel, Calif. (July 5, 2025) : The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Monday, July 7, in the City of Laguna Niguel, focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making...

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

Lake Forest, Calif. (On July 7, 2025): On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 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...

OC Sheriff releases Critical Incident Video

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (July 7, 2025): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on May 10, 2025, in Laguna Hills, Calif. The Critical Incident Video is available for viewing at https://youtu.be/ihbmhUvlIHY. In order to foster greater public trust with the...

Homicide in Stanton

Stanton, Calif. (July 7, 2025): On Saturday, July 5, 2025, shortly before 2 p.m., deputies were called to the 11000 block of Court Street, Stanton, in reference to a shooting. Several callers described two male juveniles who had been shot. Deputies arrived and located the two subjects suffering from gunshot...

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

Laguna Hills, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2025): On August 4, 2025 , the Orange County Sheriff’s Department 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...

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

Laguna Niguel, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2025) – On August 25, 2025, 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

San Clemente, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2025): On August 18, 2025, 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. This...