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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned for Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo, Ca. (Jan. 29, 2024): – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities. On Wednesday, January 31, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians...

OCSD to hold DUI checkpoint in Lake Forest

Lake Forest, Ca. (Feb. 21, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Feb. 23, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Lake Forest.

In-custody death of inmate from Central Men’s Jail

SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 27, 2024) – On Friday, January 26, 2024, an inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana died. The inmate was booked into jail on December 21, 2023, by the Santa Ana Police Department for rape and kidnapping. His name is being withheld pending...

In-Custody Death - January 26, 2024

On Friday, January 26, 2024, an Orange County Jail inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Module C died while inside custody. The decedent is a 57-year-old Hispanic male who was awaiting trial. The decedent's manner and means of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.”

In-custody death of inmate from Central Men’s Jail

SANTA ANA, Ca. (February 5, 2024) – On Monday, February 5, 2024, an inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The inmate was booked into jail on February 2, 2024, by the Fullerton Police Department for possession of illegal weapons and drug...

John Doe identified after 25 years

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Feb. 6, 2024) – A John Doe discovered 25 years ago in a remote area of southeastern Orange County has been identified through investigative genetic genealogy. On Aug. 29, 1998, a research biologist for the Rancho Mission Viejo Company discovered what he believed to be human remains...

In-Custody Death - February 5, 2024

On Monday, February 5, 2024, an Orange County Jail inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Module D died at the Orange County Global Medical Center, Santa Ana. The decedent was a 41-year-old white male who was awaiting arraignment. The decedent's manner and mode of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.

February 1998: Donald Raymond Loar

Donald was last seen in the city of Bellflower in February 1998 and was reported missing to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department by his girlfriend. His girlfriend told deputies Donald was not working and would not normally be gone too long without checking in with her. It was believed...

Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo , Ca. (February 8, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, February 9, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...

Sheriff’s Department Working to Curb Distracted Driving in San Clemente

San Clemente , Ca. (February 8, 2024): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Saturday, February 10, deputies will focus their efforts on drivers that are talking, texting, using an app or any other action on their phone...