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

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (Apr. 25, 2026) – On Apr. 27, 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

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (May 9, 2026) the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, May. 11, 2026 in the City of Stanton 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 violations...

“Click It or Ticket” Campaign Reminds Californians to Always Buckle Up

Seat Belt Safety Campaign Runs Through Memorial Day SANTA ANA, Calif. (May. 11, 2026) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 18...

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

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (May 28, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, May. 30, 2026 in the City of Stanton 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 violations...

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

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (May 30, 2026) – On June. 1, 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

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (June 3, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Friday, June. 5, 2026 in the City of San Juan Capistrano looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper...

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

DANA POINT, Calif. (June 13, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Monday, June. 15, 2026 in the City of Dana Point 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...

OC Sheriff arrests suspects in distraction theft crimes

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2026): Orange County Sheriff investigators have arrested three suspects allegedly running an ATM distraction theft operation involving multiple counties and at least a dozen victims across the state of California. North Operations investigators on Jan. 6 arrested three Romanian nationals on suspicion of multiple distraction...

Captain Ryan Buhr selected as Chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services

ALISO VIEJO, Ca. (Dec. 31, 2024): Captain Ryan Buhr has been selected as the new Chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services. He began his new assignment Friday, Dec. 27. “I look forward to serving alongside the men and women who remain dedicated to providing exceptional policing services to the city...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

SANTA ANA, Calif. (May. 01, 2026) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives. “Motorcyclists...