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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 unincorporated Anaheim, Investigators seek community assistance

Unincorporated Anaheim, Calif. (June 24, 2025): On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at around 12:57 a.m., deputies were called to the 8000 block of Katella Ave. in unincorporated Anaheim outside of 99 Bottles & Cocktails in reference to a shooting.

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.

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.

Fatal traffic collision in Mission Viejo, driver arrested for DUI

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (June 25, 2025): On Tuesday, June 24, at approximately 8:22 p.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Trabuco Road and Via Victoria in Mission Viejo reference a traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle.

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...

OC Sheriff to hold DUI checkpoint in Laguna Niguel July 11, 2025

Laguna Niguel, Ca. (July 9, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, July 11, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Niguel. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents...