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17-020481 Use of Force

On May 26, 2017, deputies were involved in a Use of Force in the City of Lake Forest and again at the Intake and Release Center. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's office and no criminal charges were filed. The use of force was determined to be outside of policy with policy violations addressed and discipline issued.

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18-033347 Use of Force

On August 20, 2018, deputies were involved in a Use of Force in the City of San Juan Capistrano. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's office and no criminal charges were filed.

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20-009167 Use of Force

On March 28, 2020, deputies were involved in a Use of Force at the Theo Lacy Facility. The Use of Force was determined to be within policy.

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20-015326 Use of Force

On May, 13, 2020, deputies were involved in a Use of Force in the unincorporated area of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The Use of Force was determined to be within policy.

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In-custody death of inmate from Theo Lacy Facility

SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 17, 2021) – A 30-year-old male inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died the evening of June 16, 2021 of unknown causes. The inmate, Andrew Curcio of Costa Mesa, was booked into Orange County Jail on June 15, 2021 by the Costa Mesa...

Sheriff’s Department Completes ABC Grant focused on reducing alcohol-related harm

SANTA ANA (June 25, 2021) The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has completed a $97,500 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to battle alcohol-related harm. Funds were used to conduct enforcement efforts focused on establishments that contribute to alcohol-related calls for service including underage drinking, drunken driving, public drunkenness...

Registered Nurse Suspected of Sexual Elder Abuse and Sexual Assault

SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 30, 2021): On Wednesday, June 30, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail arrested Paul Alden Miller, 56, of San Clemente, for sexual elder abuse and sexual battery. He is currently in custody at the Orange County Jail with...

In-custody death of inmate from Theo Lacy Facility

SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 2, 2021) – A 39-year-old male inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died Thursday evening at a local hospital. The death is not believed to be related to the Covid-19 pandemic and the investigation is ongoing.

Orange County Crime Lab Awarded Competitive Grant from CHP’s Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP)

SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 12, 2021) – The Orange County Crime Laboratory Division (OC Crime Lab) of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a competitive grant in the amount of $467,700 for Laboratory Automation and Efficiency Improvement from the California Highway Patrol’s Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. Through...

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

COSTA MESA, Ca. (July 20, 2021): On Friday, July 23, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies at the Orange County Fair educating the public on how to monitor their alcohol intake and “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” program is intended to raise awareness about the dangers...