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Lake Forest announces Captain Pultz as new Chief of Police Services

LAKE FOREST, Ca. (May 21, 2024): The city of Lake Forest has selected Captain David Pultz as their new Chief of Police Services. “I am humbled to be selected and serve alongside an incredible team in Lake Forest,” Captain Pultz said. “Having worked in multiple demanding and dynamic units throughout...

OCSD Identifies Jane Doe Homicide Victim after 41 years

Santa Ana, Ca. (June 14, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has identified a Jane Doe homicide victim whose remains were recovered more than 41 years ago.

16-130 Use of Force

In October of 2016, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Central Women's Jail in Santa Ana. The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and discipline issued.

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17-045 Use of Force

In March of 2017, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana. The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and discipline issued.

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21-016 Sustained Dishonesty

In November of 2020, a deputy was found to be dishonest in the performance of duty. Discipline was issued and served.

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In-custody death of inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility

ORANGE, Ca. (June 24, 2024) – On Monday, June 24, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 51-year-old inmate was booked into jail on February 1, 2024, by the Santa Ana Police Department for multiple counts of oral copulation or...

OC Sheriff’s Technology Center grand opening and ribbon cutting

TUSTIN, Ca. (June 27, 2024) – The Sheriff’s Department today hosted the grand opening of the new OC Sheriff’s Technology Center, which will bring three divisions under one roof for enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness.

OC Sheriff’s Department Informs Public How to “Know Your Limit”

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA. (July 12, 2024): On Sunday, July 14, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies out at the Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series educating the public on how to monitor their alcohol intake and “Know Your Limit.”

OC Sheriff’s Department Informs Public How to “Know Your Limit”

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA. (July 26, 2024): On Sunday, July 28, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies out at the Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series educating the public on how to monitor their alcohol intake and “Know Your Limit.”

OC Sheriff’s Department Informs Public How to “Know Your Limit”

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA. (August 9, 2024): On Sunday, August 11, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies out at the Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series educating the public on how to monitor their alcohol intake and “Know Your Limit.”