Protests today in Yorba Linda resulted in two arrests and injuries to multiple people, with a vehicle driving into a crowd, striking and causing major injury to two people. The driver was arrested for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

VIRTUAL MEDAL OF VALOR: Every year the Sheriff’s Advisory Council recognizes a member of the Sheriff’s Department for their distinguished service. This year’s honoree, Sgt. Randy Sterett, was recognized for his exemplary service leading the Hazardous Devices Section, also known as the Bomb Squad, for 25 years. Sergeant Randy Sterett...

VIRTUAL MEDAL OF VALOR: Four deputies who rescued a man inside a burning assisted living facility in Mission Viejo were awarded the Medal of Courage and the Medal for Lifesaving at this year’s ceremony. On Nov. 30, 2019 at about 2:45 p.m., Deputies Grumbles, Santo and Tomasko were dispatched to...

LAKE FOREST, Ca. (Oct. 16, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Monday, October 19, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

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