The OCDA won’t file charges after a homeless man was killed by a maniacal OC Jail inmate
The OCDA announced this week that after investigating the death of a homeless man who was put in a cell with a homicidal maniac at the OC Jail they won't…
The OC Sheriff promoted two executives including a new OC Central Jails Commander
SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 24, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on March 22 promoted 23 personnel, including two Commanders and a Division Director, in a ceremony held at the…
Orange County bans TikTok from County employees’ devices
Orange County is following the federal government’s guidance to ban TikTok from government devices and equipment. Vice Chairman Andrew Do and Sheriff Don Barnes proposed the ban to ensure the…
O.C. Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen endorsed by Sheriff Don Barnes
Santa Ana (CA)--- Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen announced today that he has been endorsed by Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes for re-election in the 2022 California Primary. "Hugh is…
Review of the OC Sheriff’s Department use-of force policies finds them to be dangerous and poorly conceived
(Santa Ana, CA) — The Orange County Office of Independent Review (OIR), a government oversight body charged with ensuring transparency and accountability across five justice-related agencies, issued a public report…
The OCDA reduced or dismissed charges in 67 cases due to OC Sheriff’s Department shenanigans
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has completed its review of the Sheriff’s Evidence Booking Audit. In mid-November 2019, District Attorney Todd Spitzer became aware of…
Former O.C. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens has passed away
SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 4, 2021): Please see the statement below from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of former…
The OC Sheriff reiterates that he won’t enforce the COVID-19 orders
SANTA ANA, Ca. (December 5, 2020): Below please find a statement from Sheriff Don Barnes. “2020 has been a difficult year in many ways. The pandemic, civil unrest, and fires…
Two former O.C. Deputy Sheriffs plead guilty to failing to properly book evidence
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Two former Orange County Sheriff’s deputies have pleaded guilty in connection with failing to properly book evidence. Joseph Anthony Atkinson, Jr., 39, and Bryce Richmond Simpson,…
Statement from O.C. Sheriff Barnes on a Deputy wearing unauthorized extremist insignia
SANTA ANA, Ca. (June 3, 2020) – We are aware of photos and video regarding an Orange County Deputy Sheriff wearing patches on his uniform that are associated with extremist…
Orange County’s dead homeless tallied in two new reports
SANTA ANA, Ca. (February 25, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Division publicly released two reports today concerning reported deaths of individuals experiencing homelessness in Orange County in…
Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens to retire at the end of her current term
Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens to retire at end of current term Endorses Undersheriff Don Barnes as her successor Santa Ana, CA - - Sandra Hutchens, Sheriff-Coroner of Orange County,…