Body The CCW license does not define magazine capacity, just the firearm model, serial number, and caliber. If the magazine and firearm are legal to possess in the State of California , and the firearm is approved to be listed on the license, a CCW license holder may carry. California firearms...

Body To ensure accountability and transparency with our community, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department provides detailed reports on any use of force involving unlawful assemblies, protests, or demonstrations. Under AB 48, which took effect on January 1, 2022, Penal Code 13652 was amended to limit the use of kinetic energy projectiles...

Body On May 23, 2023, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the acquisition and use of cellular site simulation technology by the Sheriff's Department. Please refer to the attachments for additional information.

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Body On May 1, 1980, a Shell Oil company worker was checking water lines for leaks when he discovered human remains down a small hill adjacent to one of the oil wells. The oil worker notified police of the discovery and OC Sheriff homicide personnel soon arrived to initiate their investigation...

Body SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Leobardo Martinez Garcia, 29, has been arrested for suspected sexual assault of a female inmate.