Body Santa Ana, Calif. (April 12, 2017)- On Wednesday, April 11, OCSD North Investigations and Special Victims Unit investigators arrested Mike Patrick Thomas, 50, of Tustin, on child annoyance charges related to inappropriate communication and contact with a female juvenile. Thomas is believed to have engaged in inappropriate contact, text messaging...

Body SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 17, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims detail on Wednesday, July 17, arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of rape, elder sexual abuse, oral copulation and sexual battery. Russell Bernardino, of Mission Viejo, was arrested at approximately 8 a.m. at his residence in...

Body San Clemente, Ca. (Sept. 21, 2020) – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules and responsibilities.On Wednesday, Sept. 23, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians that...

Body STANTON, Ca. (March 13, 2020) – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules and responsibilities. View PDF

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Body LAGUNA HILLS, Ca. (Jan. 15, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Saturday, Jan. 18, looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. View PDF

Body Stanton Calif. (May 10, 2017) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will step up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations in Stanton on Saturday, May 12, with focused enforcement on collision-causing factors involving motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. View PDF

Body YORBA LINDA, Ca. (Dec. 13, 2019) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF

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Body Here's some safety tips to keep you and your family safe while shopping this Black Friday: Park your vehicle in well-lighted areas. If you are an early morning Black Friday shopper, be sure to park your vehicle underneath a light and lock it before heading inside. Avoid parking next to...