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Captain Ryan Buhr selected as Chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services
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ALISO VIEJO, Ca. (Dec. 31, 2024): Captain Ryan Buhr has been selected as the new Chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services. He began his new assignment Friday, Dec. 27. “I look forward to serving alongside the men and women who remain dedicated to providing exceptional policing services to the city...
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (May. 01, 2026) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives. “Motorcyclists...
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In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility
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ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2026) – On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 31-year-old inmate, Dennis Gomez, was remanded by the courts to the custody of the Sheriff and booked on Feb. 2, 2026, for PC...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (June 20, 2026)– On June. 22, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle. This...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (June 20, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Monday, June. 22, 2026 in the City of San Clemente looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way...
Special Victims Detail Arrests Sexual Assault Suspect
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (July 7, 2026): On Monday, June 22, shortly before 6 p.m., deputies responded to a possible assault call on the Aliso Creek Trail in Aliso Viejo. The female victim reported that an adult male grabbed her from behind, pulled her, and touched her thighs and buttocks. Using...
OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Laguna Niguel
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Laguna Niguel, CA. (July 8, 2026): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, July 10th, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Niguel. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...
In-Custody Death of an Inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility
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ORANGE, Calif. (July 10, 2026): On Wednesday, July 8, 2026 , an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died at a local hospital. The 61-year-old inmate, Manuel Moreno, of Yorba Linda, was booked by the Placentia Police Department on Dec. 11, 2025, for PC 69 (Resisting arrest)...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (July 11, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Monday, July. 13, 2026 in the City of Ranch Santa Margarita looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (July. 11, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, July 13, in the City of San Clemente focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal...