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Fatal Traffic Collision in Dana Point

DANA POINT, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2025) On Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at about 6:15 p.m., Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a traffic collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Golden Lantern and Stonehill Drive in Dana Point. Deputies arrived and discovered a Land Rover SUV...

In-custody death of an Inmate from the Intake Release Center

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Feb. 1, 2025) – On Saturday, February 1, 2025, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died in jail. The 44-year-old inmate was booked into jail on July 9, 2024, by the Newport Beach Police Department for driving under the influence and a...

In-custody death of inmate from the Theo Lacy Facility

ORANGE, Ca. (Feb. 10, 2025) – On Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, an inmate housed in the Correctional Medical Services wing of a local hospital died. The 72-year-old inmate was booked into jail on Mar. 9, 2019, by the Westminster Police Department for CPC 664/187 – Attempted murder, CPC 451(a) –...

Captain Justin Chevalier selected as Chief of San Clemente Police Services

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (Feb. 11, 2025): Captain Justin Chevalier has been selected as the new Chief of San Clemente Police Services, assuming command on Friday, Feb. 7. “I am humbled and honored to step into this role and continue serving the San Clemente community with dedication and professionalism,” Captain Chevalier...

Investigators seek new leads in 1983 cold case

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Feb. 20, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking information after uncovering new leads in the homicide of Maritza Glean Grimmett. Maritza, long-referred to as Jane Doe, was positively identified in March 2024, reinvigorating investigative efforts to solve her decades-old homicide. Investigators have identified two persons of...

In-custody Death of an Inmate from the Intake Release Center

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Feb. 21, 2025) – On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The inmate, Juan Vasquez Pulido, 38, no known residence, was booked into jail on Feb. 5, 2025, by the Anaheim...

OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Ca. (Mar. 12, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Mar. 14, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Lake Forest. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...

OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in Dana Point

Dana Point, Ca. (Mar. 5, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Friday, March 7, in the city of Dana Point looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state, many...

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Mission Viejo

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Mar. 5, 2025): – 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 Friday, March 7, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...

OCSD to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (Mar. 6, 2025): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Saturday, March 8, in the city of San Clemente looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state, many...