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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Announces ACLU’s Dismissal of Lawsuit with Prejudice

SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 25, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has resolved the lawsuit brought by People for the Ethical Operation of Prosecutors and Law Enforcement (P.E.O.P.L.E.), Bethany Webb, Theresa Smith, and Tina Jackson. This case, initiated in 2018, focused on the use of custodial informants in Orange County...

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in Dana Point

Dana Point, Ca. (Apr. 5, 2025): On April 7, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the OC Sheriff’s Department 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...

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in San Clemente

San Clemente, Ca. (Apr. 12, 2025): On April 14, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) 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...

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo, Ca. (Apr. 17, 2025): On April 19, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) 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...

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in Stanton

Stanton, Ca. (Apr. 19, 2025): On April 21, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) 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...

OC Sheriff to hold DUI checkpoint in Laguna Hills

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

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (Apr. 22, 2025): On April 24, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) 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...

OC Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving in Laguna Niguel

Laguna Niguel, Ca. (Apr. 26, 2025): On April 28, from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OC Sheriff) 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...

Deputy-Involved Shooting in Dana Point

DANA POINT, Ca. (March 28, 2025): A deputy-involved shooting occurred this morning in a gated residential community in Dana Point. On Friday, March 28, at 4:12 a.m., deputies responded to a call of a welfare check in a gated community near Corniche Drive and Camino Del Avion, in Dana Point...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Santa Ana, Ca. (Apr. 1, 2025) – In its efforts to prevent distracted driving and save lives on our roads, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding all drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and keep their hands on the wheel. Whether checking a phone, eating or adjusting...