O.C. woman arrested in a stolen vehicle had meth in her possession
On November 15, at approximately 11:45 p.m., O.C. Sheriff Deputies assigned to the City of Lake Forest located a stolen vehicle near Bake Parkway and the 5 Freeway. With support…
The OC Sheriff opens the new expansion of the James A. Musick rehab facility
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Nov. 19, 2024): Construction of the new James A. Musick facility is complete, employing an innovative custody model focused on increased rehabilitation services, enhanced safety and greater…
The OC Sheriff mourns the loss of former Sheriff Brad Gates
SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 25, 2024): Please see the below statement from Sheriff Barnes: “Orange County has lost a legend and our department has lost one of our most beloved…
An armed robber in a yellow hoodie stole $31K from an Orange County bank
LAKE FOREST, Ca. : Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators are seeking the public’s assistance to track down additional information and witnesses in an Oct. 17 bank robbery. At 12:03 p.m.…
OC Sheriff to test emergency mass notification system, Alert OC, today
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 16, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will test its emergency mass notification system, AlertOC, at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 17 with a test emergency alert that…
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Prop. 36 endorsed by the OCDA, the OC Sheriff and the OC Supervisors, except for Sarmiento
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced via Facebook his support today for Prop. 36: As the elected District Attorney of Orange County, I want to thank the Orange County…
An inmate facing drug charges died at the Theo Lacy Facility
ORANGE, Ca. (September 25, 2024) – On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. 48-year-old Jason Castillo of Anaheim was booked into…
Former Santa Ana Jail employee facing felony charges for altering jail records after an inmate suicide
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Santa Ana corrections officer has been charged with several felonies for falsifying jail logs to cover up the fact that he failed to perform required…
O.C. man arrested with the help of four law enforcement agencies after attacking officers
Seal Beach, CA — On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 8:48 AM, police officers responded to a call for service regarding a suspicious individual reported to be "banging on…
Suspect arrested in Anaheim after several Orange County bank robberies
Mission Viejo, Ca.: On Friday, August 23, 2024, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Che Lewis, 30, of Mission Viejo in connection with several bank robberies. Lewis was arrested prior to…
South O.C. catalytic converter thieves nabbed while driving a vehicle with no license plates
Last night, O.C. Sheriff deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with no license plates. Memo to criminals - don't drive around with vehicles that lack license plates! During…
An O.C. Intake Release Center inmate from Riverside died at a local hospital
#image_title SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 31, 2024) – On Tuesday, July 30, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The 42-year-old…
Joseph Gerdvil allegedly decapitated his parents and killed their dog in San Juan Capistrano
SANTA ANA Ca, (July 10, 2024): OC Sheriff investigators are releasing additional details about yesterday’s double homicide and deputy-involved shooting in the city of San Juan Capistrano. The victims are…
O.C. deputies shot a suspect who allegedly killed an elderly couple and their dog
Yesterday, at 7:30 am O.C. Sheriff deputies responded to a domestic assault in the 32000 block of Alipaz Street in San Juan Capistrano. When they arrived they found a 77-year-old…
The OC Sheriff held a Technology Center grand opening and ribbon cutting
TUSTIN, Ca. – The Sheriff’s Department today hosted the grand opening of the new OC Sheriff’s Technology Center, which will bring three divisions under one roof for enhanced operational efficiency…