OC Sheriff, CA

This is National Police Week. Among the events is the Unity Tour. Hundreds of peace officers participated in a 300 mile bicycle ride in memory of the fallen. It was an honor to greet the @OCSheriff team as they finished their ride at the National Peace Officer Memorial in DC.

The community will have an opportunity to gather information about AB 481 and ask questions of Sheriff’s Department personnel. For additional information about AB 481, please visit: bit.ly/4sXwaN1

In accordance with Assembly Bill 481, the Orange County Sheriff's Department will hold a community meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building South’s Conference Center located at 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701.

@PYLBuzz If you want to report an issue in one of our service areas, please contact our dispatch line at 714-647-7000. After selecting your language, press #9, then #1 to reach dispatch. Please note: crimes and suspicious activity cannot be reported through social media.

@OCSheriff This person is in YL

@OCSheriff please look into this. No one should have access to pictures of students in bathrooms.

On Friday, April 24, 2026, a deputy-involved shooting occurred on a residential street in Lake Forest. Read the full Press Release by clicking the link below: ocsheriff.gov/news/deputy-in…

#OCSDPIO Deputy-involved shooting in Lake Forest around 3:50am near the 21000 block of Rimgate. Suspect shot, no deputies injured. Incident started when suspect brandished a weapon at a residence in Rancho Mission Viejo. PIO enroute, more to follow.

**Correction** Suspect Arrested After E-Motorcycle Traffic Collision.

Suspects Arrested After E-Motorcycle Traffic Collision. Read the full Press Release by clicking the link below. ocsheriff.gov/news/suspects-…

Investigators Arrest Homicide Suspect in Stanton. Read the full press release by clicking the link below. ocsheriff.gov/news/investiga…

Suspects Arrested After Fatal Traffic Collision. Read the full press release at: ocsheriff.gov/news/suspects-…

The investigation is ongoing; Sheriff’s personnel will remain in the area. All suspects are in custody. PIO en route.

The driver and passenger of the U-Haul fled. The other vehicle had multiple passengers, one of whom is deceased, additional passengers transported to the hospital. Deputies have located two suspects matching the description of the U-Haul driver and passenger.

OCSD PIO: Just before 8am, San Clemente deputies attempted a traffic stop on a stolen U-Haul and the driver did not stop. Deputies pursued a short time before the U-Haul collided with a vehicle near Ola Vista and Granada in San Clemente.

Mark your calendars! National Prescription Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25, from 10 AM – 2 PM! Got expired or unwanted medications? Drop them off, no questions asked, at any of our 12 locations across Orange County. Find a location at: dea.gov/takebackday?fb…

Captain Jonathan Larson has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for @OCSDMissionV.   Learn more about Captain Larson at: ocsheriff.gov/news/captain-j…

Captain Terrance Burton has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for @OCSDSanJuanCap. You can learn more about Captain Burton by visiting: ocsheriff.gov/news/captain-t…

OC Sheriff promotes new Commander👏 Learn more about Commander Pierce by visiting: bit.ly/4saiHlH

OC Sheriff promotes new Commander👏 Learn more about Commander Ackerman by visiting the news room on our website OCSheriff.gov

Captain Matt Stafford has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for the City of Stanton. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 6. Read more about Captain Stafford by visiting: ocsheriff.gov/news/captain-m…