Two arrested after a Santa Ana motel probation check on gun and drug charges
SAPD AB109 police officers assisted probation officers with a compliance check at the Grand Inn Motel, at 1519 E 1st St. (A one and a half star motel, per Yelp,…
Armed probationer arrested again after a vehicle check in North Orange County
Earlier this week while on patrol, police officers conducted a vehicle check, according to the Placentia Police Department. The occupant of the vehicle was found to be on probation, subject…
A probationer with meth was arrested on gun charges after a traffic stop in Westminster
On 1/11/2025, at 11 p.m., a police officer was patrolling near Bolsa Ave and Beach Boulevard when they noticed a suspicious vehicle leaving a business plaza, according to the Westminster…
The SAPD arrested a probationer on narcotics-related charges after a foot pursuit
Last night, graveyard patrol officers were conducting proactive enforcement on E. 1st Street when they attempted to contact a known probationer, according to the SAPD. Upon seeing the officers, the…
The O.C. Probation Department’s Division Director receives statewide recognition
Orange County, Calif. – December 9, 2024 – The Orange County Probation Department’s Division Director Scott Chandler was recognized at the 2024 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Awards…
The SAPD arrested 14 suspects during a citywide probationer check
In response to the recent increase in criminal activity, the SAPD AB 109 Taskforce organized a city-wide probation compliance check operation. They focused on wanted probationers and those linked to…
An Anaheim gang member was arrested and his guns and drugs were seized
OC Probation officers teamed up with Buena Park police officers last week on a probation search of a documented Baker Street gang member in Anaheim. Officers contacted the gang member…
The Westminster Police seized a gun and drugs from a probationer on a bicycle
This morning, at approximately 1:25 a.m., a Westminster police officer made a stop for a bicycle violation in the area of Newland Street and 15th Street. The male bike rider…
The O.C. Probation Department celebrates Probation Services Week
Daniel Hernandez Santa Ana, Calif. (July 17, 2023) – O.C. Chief Probation Officer Daniel Hernandez is pleased to announce the upcoming Probation Services Week, which will be held from July…
Orange police officers arrested a probationer who had a gun and drugs in his car
Orange police officers pulled over a car recently. The traffic stop led to the arrest of the driver. After finding drug paraphernalia inside the car, the police officers continued their…
Dogs trained by O.C. Juvenile Hall inmates graduate from Cell Dog program
The Orange County Probation Department is proud to announce the graduation of their latest class of "cell dogs." This program rescues dogs from local shelters and enrolls them in a…
Former O.C. Probation Officer convicted of stealing money during searches
Juan Manuel Rodriguez, a former Orange County probation officer, was convicted on Thursday of stealing money while helping to serve search warrants by an Orange County Superior Court jury. The…
In-person services to resume at O.C. Probation Department’s juvenile facilities
Santa Ana, CA (March 1, 2022) - The Orange County Probation Department, in accordancewith current public health orders, will resume in-person services at all juvenile facilities,including Juvenile Hall, the Youth…
Gangbanger on probation arrested in Westminster while in possession of a gun and a meth pipe
A Westminster police officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Goldenwest St. and Garden Grove Blvd. on Saturday night. The driver was discovered to be a convicted felon…
In-person visitation at all O.C. Probation Department Juvenile Facilities restarting on 5/31
Santa Ana, CA - The Orange County Probation Department, in accordance with State, County, and Juvenile Court COVID-19 safety precautions, will resume in person visiting at Orange County Juvenile Hall,…