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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Join us at 11 locations throughout Orange County on Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. to dispose of unwanted, used and expired prescription medication. Free and anonymous, no questions asked. We will not be accepting “sharps.” Dana Point Dana Point City Hall 33282 Golden Lantern St. Dana...

OCSD seeking public's help to ID Lake Forest bank robber

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help identifying a suspect who robbed a Lake Forest bank on April 26, 2018 in the 23000 block of El Toro Road. The suspect walked into the bank at about 2:20 p.m., demanded money and left with an undisclosed amount of...

OCSD bids farewell to Police Service Dog, Noa

The Orange County Sheriff Department’s K9 Unit is saddened to announce the passing of retired Police Service Dog, Noa. The 15-year-old Belgian Malinois passed away Monday, April 22, after a long and successful career with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. PSD Noa received her initial training in Europe before joining...

Deputy rescues stolen horse, reunites with owner

When Deputy Ricketts first was assigned to San Juan Capistrano Police Services about a year ago he had heard tales of a caper who would sneak into horse stables at night, take a horse for a ride, then return the horse safely. Although never proven to be true, the horse...

Take steps to safeguard your cars and valuables during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

Approximately 10 times a day, someone is a victim of vehicle-related property crime in Orange County, according to the latest statistics compiled by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Crime Analysis Detail. From January to June, the department has seen an overall increase in vehicle-related crime in OCSD’s jurisdiction with 1,880...

OCSD arrests man who jumped from Lido Bridge and landed on passing vessel

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Aug. 3, arrested a 27-year-old-man suspected of jumping off Newport Beach’s Lido Bridge and landing on a passing vessel, injuring a 66-year-old woman. OCSD Harbor Patrol responded to the incident at approximately 2:10 p.m. on July 24. A video capturing the incident was...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Awarded $450,370.00 Grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety

SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 30, 2020): The safety of everyone traveling is the focus of a grant awarded to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The $450,370.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will assist in the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s efforts to reduce deaths and injuries on Orange...

Discovery

The Discovery Bureau is part of Records Division and is responsible for processing discovery requests. Discovery refers to the legal process of obtaining evidence or information from prosecuting attorneys and/or law enforcement agencies which investigated or prepared the case against the defendant. When a discovery request is received, an investigative...

Media Analysis

Established in 2020, the Media Analysis Unit is at the forefront of implementing a Body Worn Camera program throughout the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD). On October 20th, 2017, the Integrated Law and Justice Agency of Orange County (ILAJOC) launched a pilot program led by the Orange County District Attorney’s...

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