The windows were too dark to see in, but K-9 Remi knew what she was looking for was inside. The floppy-eared bloodhound sniffed the silver car then stopped, her nose pressed against the door. Her handler, Deputy Assayag, knew this meant good news. A patrol deputy used his flashlight to...

ORANGE, Ca. (December 18, 2020) –A 68-year-old male inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died this morning at 5 a.m. of medical complications after testing positive for COVID-19.

Two off-duty Sheriff’s Deputies’ quick actions helped save the life of a truck driver trapped in the cab of his vehicle after a roll-over crash. Sgt. Phil Cruz and K-9 Handler Deputy Adam Nauta were driving on the freeway in Artesia at about 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14, when...

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Oct. 19, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Thursday, October 22, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has deployed new proactive efforts to reverse the increase in drug trafficking that has been experienced within the four county-run jail facilities in Orange County over the last eight years.

In honor of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab wants to educate the public on the many ways our work impacts the county and makes a difference in the life of the citizens we serve. We all know the importance of making a good impression. Lucky for...

The season between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America's roadways due to an increase in impaired driving. Most people would never imagine that their holiday celebration could result in the loss of one’s license, imprisonment, or worse – fatalities. This...

The Orange County Sheriff Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired Police Service Dog, “Luna.” Luna, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois, passed away Sunday, March 31, comforted by her handler, Deputy Jones. PSD Luna was born in the Netherlands in January 2005 and was certified in the sport of...

Every year, over 175 million Americans partake in Halloween festivities, with seven out of ten consumers planning to hand out candy. 41 million children ages 5 to 14 will go trick-or-treating. As trick-or-treaters haunt the streets on Halloween, their risk of being injured by motorists increases greatly. Parents, children, and...