Orange County District Attorney: Las Vegas Man Convicted Of Murder, DUI For Initiating Chain Reaction Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Mother

He faces a maximum sentence of 15 years to life plus 10 years in state prison.

Orange County District Attorney: Former Orange County Deputy Sheriffs Plead Guilty To Filing A False Police Report

Mora is no longer employed by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Laguna Niguel Tool Burglary Ring Thwarted

Over $100,000 in tool losses have been reported from Orange County to San Diego County, Orange County Sheriff's Department reports.

OCSD: OC Sheriff's Department Awarded $500,500 Grant From The Office Of Traffic Safety

SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 21, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff's Department will roll out a traffic services program to deter dangerous an ...

The Great CA Shakeout: Is Laguna Niguel Earthquake Ready?

Join Laguna Niguel & Dana Point in participating in The Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:21 am on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.

OCSD: OC Sheriff's Department Encourages Parents Of Newly Licensed Teens To Discuss The Importance Of Safe Driving

SANTA ANA, CA. (October 17, 2021): As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 17-23, The Orange County Sheriff's Department remind ...

Irvine Man Charged With Murder For Killing Woman While Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs

Diaz was arrested Tuesday by the Irvine Police Department.

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer Clears Newport Beach Homeowner Of Criminal Wrongdoing For Shooting, Killing

The homeowner fired his weapon once, hitting the intruder in the upper chest.

OCSD: OC Sheriff Highway Interdiction Team Makes Back-To-Back Fentanyl Busts 

A large amount of narcotics recently being smuggled into Southern California was intercepted and confiscated by the OC Sheriff's Highway ...

Breathe Easy, Dana Point — Air Quality Normal Despite Oil Spill

The Orange County Health Care Agency said Friday that the 12 sample sites located across the OC coastline reflect normal air quality.

OCSD: OC Sheriff's Department Supports National Walk To School Day Oct. 6

See the latest announcement from the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

Orange County Beaches Closed Due To 'Disastrous' 126K Oil Spill

Beaches in Dana Point are currently being assessed by the OC Health Care Agency after a 126,000-gallon oil spill hit OC waters Saturday.

OCSD: Exemplary Service And Bravery Of OC Sheriff Personnel Honored At Medal Of Valor

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 1, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff's Advisory Council on Thursday, Sept. 30, recognized 54 members of the Sheriff' ...

Laguna Niguel Garage Fire Hosed Down By Firefighters Friday

A apartment complex garage fire that broke out early Friday morning was extinguished by OCFA before it could spread to other units.

Across Dana Point, Sunday Marked Situational Awareness Day

The Orange County Sheriff's Department released tips Sunday on how residents can be aware of their surroundings to avoid sticky situations.

Laguna Niguel Gas Leak Results In Widespread Street Closures

Several streets in Laguna Niguel were blocked off by authorities Thursday in response to a gas leak.

OC D.A: Former CHP Officer Charged With Filing False Time Cards Claiming He Worked Regular Shifts, Overtime He Never Worked

See the latest announcement from Orange County District Attorney.

OCSD Dana Point Deputies Talk Drunk Driving At Ohana Fest

Deputies will be at Dana Point's Ohana Fest Sept. 24 and 25 to educate festival-goers about drunk driving through "Know Your Limit" program.

OCSD: OC Sheriff's Department Informs Public How To “Know Your Limit”

DANA POINT, Ca. (September 21, 2021): On Friday, September 24, and Saturday, September 25, the Orange County Sheriff's Department will h ...

OCSD: Bicycle And Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation Planned For San Clemente

On Friday, September 17, deputies will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians that put roadway users at risk.

OC Mother Accused Of Driving Drunk, Dragging Child With Car

A woman was due in court on Monday after she was arrested in connection with injuring her daughter with her car while intoxicated.

OCSD: Child Passenger Safety Week Is September 19-25

SANTA ANA, Ca. (September 19, 2021): As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff's Department wants to make sure y ...

Police: 8-Year-Old Girl Dragged By Mother, Erin Garcia Of Laguna Niguel, After Trying To Stop Her From Driving Drunk

Officers who responded to the scene found Garcia’s daughter suffering from injuries to her legs and feet.

OC D.A: Female Inmate, Man Living Under Stolen Identity, Charged With Using A Drone To Smuggle Drugs Into County Jail

See the latest announcement from Orange County District Attorney.

OCSD: OC Sheriff Arrests Man Attempting To Smuggle Drugs Into Jail Facility Using Drone

ORANGE, Ca. (Sept. 16, 2021) The Custody Intelligence Unit (CIU) on Tuesday, Sept. 14, arrested a man suspected of using a drone in an a ...

OCSD: OC Sheriff To Join Neighbors Public Safety Service By Ring

The Department is the 18th law enforcement agency in Orange County to join Neighbors Public Safety Service.

Orange County District Attorney: Driver Convicted In Murder Of Off-Duty Costa Mesa Fire Captain

The driver was under the influence of narcotics at the time.

Panga Holding 15 People Lands In Dana Point Tuesday

The boat washed ashore late Tuesday afternoon at Strands Beach, and roughly 15 people were spotted fleeing by beachgoers.

OCSD: OCSD To Conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement In San Juan Capistrano

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (September 8, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff's Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Saturday, Se ...

CHP Watches For Impaired Drivers In Dana Point Labor Day Weekend

California Highway Patrol's Maximum Enforcement period starts Friday & ends Monday, watching for drivers influenced by alcohol and/or drugs.

Pedestrian Killed In Dana Point On Interstate 5 Southbound Sunday

The man was running across the freeway when he was hit by a car, California Highway Patrol reported.

OCSD: Assault Occurs In Aliso Viejo, Sheriff's Investigators Request Public's Assistance 

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OCSD: OCSD To Conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement In Lake Forest

LAKE FOREST, Ca. (August 24, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff's Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Friday, August 27, in ...

OCSD: In-Custody Death Of Inmate From Theo Lacy Facility

SANTA ANA, Ca. (August 20, 2021) –A 25-year-old male inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died today of a suspected overdose.

Orange County District Attorney: Suspect In Violent Carjacking Of Elderly Lake Forest Couple Extradited From Florida

Michael John Wood, 42, of Jensen Beach, Florida, was arrested on June 25 and extradited to Orange County.

Laguna Niguel Man Arrested For Reckless Driving Of Stolen Car

Sunday afternoon, a man seen driving dangerously through Laguna Beach led to a pursuit & pursuit down Laguna Canyon Road.

Laguna Hills Burglary Suspects Arrested After Pursuit

Two suspects are thought to have also participated in burglaries in Newport Beach, San Juan Capistrano & Rancho Santa Margarita: COPS.

OC Sheriff's Department Encourages The Public To Stay Safe During Final Stretch Of Summer Travel Season

No matter how you choose to celebrate the end of summer and Labor Day weekend, make sure you do so responsibly.

OCSD: OCSD To Conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement In San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (August 10, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff's Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Friday, August 13, in ...

Orange County District Attorney: Man Charged With Child Abuse Involving Four Children In Cypress

​40-year-old accused of sexual abuse of a child, torture and abuse.