RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Ca. (December 19, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages everyone attending holiday parties and gatherings where alcohol may be involved to use a designated sober driver. View PDF

An Emergency Operations Center, or EOC, is a central command and control facility responsible for carrying out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management, or disaster management functions at a strategic level in an emergency situation, and ensuring the continuity of operation of the County. The EOC is responsible...

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (Aug. 25, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, Aug. 28, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Mar. 26, 2018) – Beginning today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will make publicly available inmate release dates through the existing “Who’s in Jail” online database. This action will enhance communication between the Sheriff’s Department and our law enforcement partners to remove dangerous offenders from our community...

Name: Mario Garcia Wanted For : Murder DOB: 11/20/1976 Gender: Male Race: Hispanic Height: 5'6" Weight: 150lbs. Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Distinguishing features: Tattoo: "Rizo" on the back of his neck Misc Info: AKA: "Mario Rizo", "Crazy Mario", "Loco Mario" On Saturday, March 23, 2002, at approximately 7:20 p.m. in...

DANA POINT, Ca. (Nov. 6, 2019) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF

Quick Tips Download these personal safety tips below in English or Spanish. Stay Safe Outdoors Know where you're going and the safest route to your destination. Walk at a steady pace, with your head up. Look confident and avoid looking down at the ground. Stay in well-lit areas and choose...

The inmate phone call and video visitation system is not owned or operated by the OC Sheriff’s Department. ViaPath Technologies (Global Tel Inc. (GTL)), an outside vendor, is currently contracted to provide these services. ALL COMMUNICATION , PHONE CALLS AND VIDEO VISITS ARE SUBJECT TO MONITORING AND RECORDING Attorney-Client p...

DANA POINT, Ca. (Aug. 10, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF

ALISO VIEJO, Ca. (April 3, 2020): Investigators are looking to identify a man suspected of kidnapping and assaulting a 30-year-old woman on the Aliso Creek trail. View PDF