On December 7, 1985, the Sheriff’s Department was notified around 7 a.m. about a blue nylon bag with a possible body inside located on the side of Jeffrey Road in North Irvine. A young woman’s body was contorted in the bag. Through fingerprints, it was determined that the woman was...

Two Lake Elsinore teens went missing in August 1970 and were later found deceased in San Juan Capistrano. Sixteen-year-old Edwin Miller and 13-year-old Genise Rispin were last seen around 9 p.m. on Aug. 27, 1970 when they left Crane’s Lakeside Park in Lake Elsinore. It is believed that the teens...

In August 1966, 41-year-old Robert Lee Nusbaum was a victim of homicide in his home on Huber Street in Anaheim. Around 11:15 a.m. on Aug. 13, 1966, a friend stopped by Nusbaum’s residence and noticed that his car was not in the driveway. The front door was closed, but unlocked...

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.

Your CCW application needs to be submitted through our CCW PRO system . The CCW application process consists of a review of the submitted application along with a thorough background and criminal history check. When applying, please ensure you provide the necessary supporting documents. Whether you are a new or...

Submit the following documents with your application: Valid California Driver’s License or California ID Card (an ID card will only be accepted if you do not possess a driver's license from another state) One color photo of you, similar to a passport or selfie on a white well lit background...

The applicant shall not be required to pay for any training courses prior to the initial determination of whether the applicant is a disqualified person pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 26202. New applicants must complete a course no less than 16 hours to include at least...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Local fees are increasing on July 1, 2025. Applications received prior to this date will be honored at the fee rate in effect at the time of submission. I am a resident of a U.S. state or territory other than California; can I apply? Yes, you...

Modifications are allowed for approved CCW listed firearms so long as all parts/modifications are legal in the State of California . All firearm modifications must be inspected at the time of training to ensure the firearm is in safe working order. If a modification(s) is done after the issuance of...

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...