SANTA ANA, Ca. (Sept. 29, 2023): Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators have arrested two men on suspicion of multiple felonies after they used a distraction scheme to steal $50,000 from an elderly woman.

SANTA ANA, Ca. (September 20, 2023): – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, will test its emergency mass notification system, AlertOC, with a test emergency alert.

Vision A community where every person feels safe and valued. Mission The men and women of the Orange County Sheriff's Department are dedicated to the protection of all we serve. We provide exceptional law enforcement services free from prejudice or favor, with leadership, integrity, and respect. Core Values Integrity without...

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2023) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $572,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant will support our ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.

Mission Viejo, Ca. (October 11, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, October 13, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Mission Viejo.

TRABUCO CANYON, Ca. (Oct. 6, 2023): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Trabuco Canyon, Ca., on August 23, 2023.

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2023): – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15-21), The Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages teens and their parents to talk about the importance of always following the rules of the road and driving responsibly.

Santa Ana, Calif.– The Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages parents and students to join their classmates and walk, bike, or roll to class Oct. 4.

LAKE FOREST, Ca. (Oct. 3, 2023): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Lake Forest, Ca., on August 20, 2023.

SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 2, 2023) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detail, is re-sharing images of a John Doe found in Trabuco Canyon nearly 25 years ago in the hope to generate new leads and identify the decedent.