Body LAKE FOREST, Calif. (June 8, 2026): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on April 24, 2026, in Lake Forest, Calif. The Critical Incident Video is available for viewing at https://youtu.be/rTk2Db9vy9A . In order to foster greater public trust with... Links in this section relate to Body

Body LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (July 7, 2025): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on May 10, 2025, in Laguna Hills, Calif. The Critical Incident Video is available for viewing at https://youtu.be/ihbmhUvlIHY. In order to foster greater public trust with the... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Midway City, Ca. (July 28, 2023): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Midway City, Ca., on June 14, 2023. Links in this section relate to Body

Body MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2026): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Mission Viejo. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...

Body LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2026)On Oct. 31, 2026 The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, in the City of Laguna Hills focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making...

Body SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2026): – On Nov. 2, 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...

Body MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2026): – On Nov. 5, 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...

Body LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2026): On Thursday, Sept.10, at 8 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Portola Parkway and Market Place in Lake Forest regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Deputies arrived and found an 83-year-old male, on the ground with severe injuries. He...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sep. 18, 2026) – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by using the correct car seats, booster seats and properly fitted seat belts. This annual campaign takes place from September...

Body STANTON, Calif. (September 25, 2026): On Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at around 6:15 p.m., several 911 calls were received, reporting a man chasing another man with a knife. Deputies responded to the area of Beach Boulevard and Chapman Avenue, in Stanton, where they located a man with serious injuries. Witnesses...