SANTA ANA, Ca. (Jan. 12, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department today promoted 15 personnel, including two Assistant Sheriffs and four Commanders, in a ceremony held at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. “The experience, dedication, and integrity of the leaders promoted today are among the best of what...

San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (Jan. 15, 2022) – At 5:21 p.m. on Jan. 14, 2023, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 26000 block of Calle San Luis in the city of San Juan Capistrano for unknown trouble. Upon arrival, deputies found a 30-year-old man who had been assaulted...

Stanton, Ca. (Jan. 16, 2022) – At 11:50 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2023, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to an apartment in the 10000 block of Bell Street in the city of Stanton reference a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies found Serena Celeste Gallardo, (22) suffering from life-threatening injuries. Gallardo...

DANA POINT, Ca. (Feb. 2, 2023): At 3:02 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2023, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Crown Valley Parkway reference a traffic collision and an assault.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Ca. (Feb. 21, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Feb. 24, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita.

ALISO VIEJO, Ca. (Feb. 8, 2023): Captain Alan Villanueva has been selected as the new Chief of Aliso Viejo Police Services. He began his new assignment Friday, Jan. 27.

SANTA ANA, Ca. (February 9, 2023): Today, Thursday, February 9, 2023, at about 6:30 a.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department was notified by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department of a tragic traffic collision in the city of Lake Elsinore involving one of our own deputies.

DANA POINT, Ca. (Feb. 21, 2023): Captain Todd Hylton has been selected as the new Chief of Dana Point Police Services. He will begin his new assignment Friday, Feb. 24.

SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 2, 2022): During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. “Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so being extra careful before changing lanes is always good practice,” Sergeant Shane Stewart said. “Motorcycle riders are out...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (May 2, 2022): May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides. “The days are longer, and the weather is pleasant, making for ideal conditions to go on a...