A motorcycle theft suspect who crashed during an SAPD pursuit has died
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Jan. 15, 2024) – On Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, aninmate slated to be housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The…
An inmate from Westminster, at the Orange County Intake Release Center, has died
SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 5, 2024) – On Friday, January 5, 2024, aninmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The 28-year-old inmate was…
A Tustin vehicle theft suspect was arrested with help from a K9 and the O.C. Sheriff’s helicopter
In the afternoon of 01/02/24, a stolen vehicle was located by a patrol officer, according to the Tustin Police Department. The vehicle immediately pulled into a neighborhood and stopped. The…
Twenty L.A. gang members charged with burglaries in Orange County and are facing felony charges
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Dec. 14, 2023): Twenty defendants, including five juveniles, have been charged in connection with a multi-agency operation to dismantle an extensive Los Angeles County burglary crime ring…
Orange County John Doe homicide victim identified after 49 years
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 28, 2023) – A John Doe homicide victim discovered 49 years ago in unincorporated Laguna Hills, present-day Aliso Viejo, has been identified through investigative genetic genealogy.…
Santa Ana man arrested for stabbing a female Amazon employee in south Orange County
MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (Nov. 22, 2023): Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies have arrested a man on suspicion of stabbing a 48-year-old Amazon employee. At 9:23 a.m. on Nov. 21, deputies were…
An alert O.C. Sheriff Deputy arrested a suspect who was sleeping in a car full of drugs
While conducting a routine patrol check of Cavanaugh Park, in Lake Forest, on November 7 around 8:30 am, an O.C.Sheriff deputy observed an occupied vehicle parked on Gowdy. Upon approaching…
A suspect was arrested after robbing a massage parlor in Stanton and sexually assaulting the employees
SANTA ANA, Ca.: Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators have arrested one man on suspicion of robbing a massage business of $2,000 and sexual assault. At 3:44 p.m. on Nov. 15,…
The OC Sheriff seized over 100 lbs. of meth and fentanyl that were hidden in a vehicle
The Orange County Sheriff's Highway Interdiction Team (HIT) continues to proactively fight traffickers attempting to bring narcotics into our community. On November 7, HIT deputies intercepted the attempted trafficking of…
Orange County Peeping Tom suspect may be involved in additional incidents
On November 7, 2023, Sean Robert Turner was taken into custody for an outstanding arrest warrant by OC Sheriff Deputies. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office recently filed five separate…
An Orange County John Doe was finally identified via DNA after 43 years
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 7, 2023) – A John Doe homicide victim discovered 43 years ago in unincorporated North Orange County has been identified through investigative genetic genealogy. In May…
In-custody death of an elderly inmate of the O.C. Central Men’s Jail
SANTA ANA, Ca. – On Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, an inmate housed at the Men’s Central Jail in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The 71-year-old inmate was transferred from…
The OC Sheriff’s Department made a big drug bust in Los Angeles County
The O.C. Sheriff's South Narcotics Team executed a multi-location search warrant in Los Angeles County and seized 200 pounds of fentanyl powder, 82 pounds of methamphetamine, 79 pounds of cocaine,…
Man arrested for shooting a neighborhood security guard in Laguna Hills
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 18, 2023): Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators have arrested one man on suspicion of shooting a security guard in a residential area. At 11:02 a.m. on…
A felon was arrested in Irvine after stealing a car, a bike and someone’s shoes
On Tuesday, the Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA asked the Irvine Police Department to look for a stolen vehicle tracking near Harvard and Michelson. Irvine police officers quickly found the…