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

Lake Forest, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2025) – On August. 22, 2025, 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 Enforcement Operation

Laguna Hills, Calif. ( Aug. 13, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Friday, August 15, in the City of Laguna Hills 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...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Enforcement Operation

Mission Viejo, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2025): Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Saturday, August 23, in the City of Mission Viejo 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, driving...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Enforcement Operation

Dana Point, Calif. (Sept. 03, 2025). – Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra officers on patrol Friday, September 5th, in the City of Dana Point looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders.

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Visit Local Music Festival to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (Aug 8, 2024): On Sunday, Aug 10, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit The San Clemente "Music Fiesta" to educate Festival goers on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from 11:00am...

Deputy-Involved Shooting in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2025): On Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, a deputy-involved shooting occurred in a commercial parking lot in Lake Forest. On Thursday, August 7, 2025, deputies were notified of an incident involving the suspect, Ethan Chase Mull, 34, who was involved in a domestic violence incident. The...

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Visits Local Fairgrounds to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”

Costa Mesa, Calif. – (Aug 11th, 2025): On Aug 13th, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit The Orange County Fair Grounds to educate Fairgoers on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from 5:00 pm...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Reminds Drivers to Keep the Final Days of Summer Fun, Not Fatal

03-055771 OIS

In March of 2003, deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting in the city of San Clemente. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal charges were filed. The officer involved shooting was determined to be within policy.

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03-077834 OIS

In April of 2003, deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting in the city of Stanton. The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no criminal charges were filed. The officer involved shooting was determined to be within policy.

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