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Sheriff Barnes Op Ed: The failure of the Senate Public Safety Committee to keep the public safe

SANTA ANA, Ca. (April 24, 2023) – Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Don Barnes today released the following Op Ed: In 2018, I testified in support of legislation we sponsored to increase penalties for those trafficking pure fentanyl into our communities. Ironically, I was told by senators on the Public Safety Committee...

Laguna Hills Shooting Suspect Arrested

LAGUNA HILLS, Ca. (April 24, 2023) – On Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 10:07 p.m. Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 25000 block of Alicia Parkway in the city of Laguna Hills reference a shooting. When deputies arrived, they located two injured males, both seventeen-years-old. Deputies provided lifesaving...

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

DANA POINT, CA. (May 11, 2023): On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies at the Palm Tree Musical Festival 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...

OC Sheriff investigates Midway City shooting

MIDWAY CITY, Ca. (April 26, 2023) – At 12:05 a.m. on April 26, 2023, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 15000 block of Van Buren Street in the city of Midway City reference a shooting. When deputies arrived, they located an injured 18-year-old man. Deputies provided lifesaving measures...

00-170538 OIS

In August of 2000, deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting in the city of Stanton. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal charges were filed. The officer involved shooting was determined to be within policy.

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03-054572 OIS

In March of 2003, deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting in the city of Yorba Linda. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal charges were filed. The officer involved shooting was determined to be within policy.

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In-custody death of inmate from Theo Lacy Facility

SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 20, 2021) – On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died of a suspected overdose. The inmate was booked into jail on October 18, 2021, on a parole violation. In the early morning, he was found unresponsive in...

OC Sheriff’s Department Awarded $500,500 Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety

SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 21, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will roll out a traffic services program to deter dangerous and illegal driving behaviors that increase the risk of crashes in the community. “Impairment, speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors jeopardize the safety of other people on the road,”...

11-222961 OIS

In December of 2011, a deputy was involved in an officer involved shooting in the City of Lake Forest. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal charges were filed. The Officer Involved Shooting was determined to be within policy.

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12-108630 OIS

In June of 2012, a deputy was involved in an Officer Involved Shooting in the City of San Juan Capistrano. No injuries resulted from the OIS. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's office and no criminal charges were filed.

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