Orange County Sheriff's Department
Coverage of Orange County Sheriff's Department in the Nexus archive.
- Antisemitic flyers found near Coto de Caza, Orange County officials say
The Orange County Sheriff's Department is investigating the distribution of antisemitic flyers near Coto de Caza and is seeking public assistance. The flyers have been distributed over the past month.
- Suspect arrested in alleged sexual assault of woman on Orange County hiking trail
A suspect has been arrested in the alleged sexual assault of a woman on the Aliso Creek Trail in Aliso Viejo, as reported by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Deputies responded to a possible assault call on Monday, June 22, around 6 p.m., with the victim reporting that a man grabbed her.
- Two suspects arrested after crashing through Camp Pendleton gate with 112 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl
Two suspects were arrested after crashing through a gate at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton during a police pursuit, abandoning a vehicle containing over 112 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl. A six-hour manhunt involving multiple agencies secured the base and led to the suspects' capture without incident.
- Orange County deputies recover nearly $60K in stolen guitars after burglary
Orange County sheriff's deputies recovered nearly $60,000 worth of stolen guitars after a pursuit in Lake Forest. The incident happened on Friday night and was shared by the Orange County Sheriff's Department on Instagram. A suspected burglar allegedly stole the guitars before being caught.
- More than 2,000 grams of fentanyl seized during Orange County traffic stop, 3 arrested
Orange County sheriff's officials seized over 2,000 grams of fentanyl and arrested three people during a routine traffic stop in San Juan Capistrano. The stop also yielded firearms and cash. The arrests were made early Thursday morning.
- Orange County deputy shoots suspect who allegedly brandished weapon at person
An Orange County deputy shot a suspect in Lake Forest after responding to reports of the person brandishing a firearm. The incident occurred around 3:50 a.m. near Rimgate Drive, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say
A former Orange County sheriff's deputy is accused of possessing numerous child sexual abuse images on his phone, along with screenshots from a confidential law enforcement database during an investigation. Prosecutors confirmed the discovery of the illicit material.