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Secure Their Future with the Proper Car Seat

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sep. 18, 2026) – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by using the correct car seats, booster seats and properly fitted seat belts. This annual campaign takes place from September...

Homicide in Stanton, Suspect Arrested

STANTON, Calif. (September 25, 2026): On Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at around 6:15 p.m., several 911 calls were received, reporting a man chasing another man with a knife. Deputies responded to the area of Beach Boulevard and Chapman Avenue, in Stanton, where they located a man with serious injuries. Witnesses...

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

Drivers are urged to slow down and be alert for people walking SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 06, 2026): October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind drivers to take extra precautions to help protect people walking. “In Orange County, we’re committed to...

National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day is Here

Help our community champion safe trips to school SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 06, 2026): This October 7, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages schools, families and students to join in this year’s National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day to support and reinforce healthy and safe travel habits for...

22-163 Sustained Findings of Prejudice or Discrimination

Between July and August of 2022, deputies were discovered to have been involved in behavior indicative of prejudice or discrimination. The several deputies were terminated from employment and two received discipline.

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18-177 Sustained Findings of Excessive Force

On October 8th, 2018, a Deputy was involved in a use force, which was determined to be outside of policy. The deputy received discipline.

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Homicide in San Juan Capistrano

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2026): On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Calle Santa Barbara and Los Rios Street in the city of San Juan Capistrano after witnesses reported seeing a subject on the ground, suffering from multiple stab wounds...

National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24

Teen driver safety depends on parent and guardian action SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2026) – Safe driving starts long before anyone gets behind the wheel. This National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages parents and guardians to discuss safe driving habits with their teens before...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Awarded $561,700 Grant for Speeding and Reckless Driving Program to Increase Safety on Roads

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2026) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. “We...

In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility

ORANGE, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2026): On Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 , an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died at a local hospital. The 47-year-old male inmate was booked by the Westminster Police Department on Sept. 25, 2026, on a warrant for arrest for H&S 11377(a) Possession...