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

LAKE FOREST, (Calif. Apr. 4, 2026) – On Apr. 6, 2026, 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...

OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills, Calif. (April 8th, 2026): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, April 10th, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Hills. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...

Investigators Arrest Homicide Suspect in Stanton

STANTON, Calif. (April 8, 2026): On Sunday, April 5, 2026, at around 5:30 a.m., deputies were called to the area of Main Street and Pacific Street in Stanton after reports of a possible dead body. Deputies arrived and discovered a man, later identified as Anthony Lee Carlos, 37, of Fullerton...

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

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (Apr. 9, 2026) – On Apr. 11, 2026, 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...

22-020132 Use of Force

In June of 2022, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Intake Release Center. The use of force was determined to be within policy.

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

STANTON, Calif. (Apr. 11, 2026) – On Apr. 13, 2026, 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...

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

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. April 15, 2026 – On April 17, 2026, 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...

In-custody death of inmate from Intake Release Center

SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 21, 2022) – On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at the jail. The inmate, Nicholas Brown, 28, a transient, was booked into jail on April 9, 2022 by the Anaheim Police Department. Per PC 851.93(d)(2)...

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

YORBA LINDA, Calif. (Apr. 16, 2026) – On Apr. 18, 2026, 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

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Apr. 18, 2026) – On Apr. 20, 2026, 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...