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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

YORBA LINDA, Calif. (May 21, 2026)- the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, May. 23, 2026 in the City of Stanton looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations...

22-101/22-026746 Sexual Assault as defined by 832.7b1

In August of 2022 sexual assault allegations were made against a Deputy and an investigation resulted in filing of criminal charges, as well as termination of employment.

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22-027228 Use of Force

In August of 2022, deputies were involved in a use of in the city of Ladera Ranch. The Use of force was determined to be in policy.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (May 22, 2026) – On May. 24, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (May 22, 2026 ) The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, May. 24, 2026 in the City of Aliso Viejo looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning...

Airport Fire Debris Flow

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Resources Before a Disaster

Are You Prepared for All Hazards? When a natural or human-caused disaster strikes Orange County, residents may be required to be self-sufficient for up to 5 days or more before help or assistance arrives. By personally preparing, volunteering, and learning about your community's hazards, you can help ensure that you...

Resources After a Disaster

Virtual Local Assistance Center (VLAC) Assistance Pets and Animals Emergency Animal Evacuation information Disaster Loss Webpage Disaster Loss – How to Claim a State Tax Deduction Unemployment Benefits Property Loss Tax Relief County of Orange Assessor - Calamities Insurance Assistance Legal Aid Food Assistance Health Housing and Rental Assistance EDD...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (May 23, 2026)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, May. 25, 2026 in the City of Stanton looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders. The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations...

South Patrol

Captain Naomi Hernandez serves as the Chief of Police Services for South Patrol. South Patrol provides law enforcement services to the 80,000 residents of the South County unincorporated areas of Coto De Caza, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Wagon Wheel, Rancho Mission Viejo and the rural neighborhoods located in the Rose...