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

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (June 20, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Monday, June. 22, 2026 in the City of San Clemente looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way...

22-007278 Use of Force

In March of 2022, deputies were involved in a use of force in the city of Yorba Linda. The use of force was determined to be within policy.

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19-042308 Use of Force

In November of 2019, deputies were involved in a use of force in the City of Lake Forest. The Use of Force was determined to be within policy.

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In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the James A. Musick Facility

Irvine, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2026) – On Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, an inmate housed at the James A. Musick Facility in Irvine died. A 54-year-old female inmate was booked by the Anaheim Police Department on Feb. 26, 2026, for H&S 11377-Possession of a Controlled Substance and H&S 11364 Possession of...

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 Matt Stafford selected as Stanton Chief of Police Services

STANTON, Ca. (March 3 , 2026): Captain Matt Stafford has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for the City of Stanton. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 6. “I’m honored to stand beside the men and women who deliver exceptional service to the great city of...

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...

OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Calif. (March 11, 2026): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, March 13th, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Lake Forest. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...

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...