DANA POINT, Ca. (June 22, 2024): – 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 Monday, June 24, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...
LAGUNA HILLS, Ca. (June 25, 2024): – 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 Thursday, June 27, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...
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...
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.
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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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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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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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...
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.
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.”
