Crime & Public Safety

New State Law Grants Judges Greater Power to Deny Mental Health Diversion to Defendants Deemed a Public Safety Risk, Drawing Praise From Law Enforcement and Orange County Prosecutors.

Ihsan Youssif Iskandar Was Convicted of Five Felony Counts Involving Two Young Girls He Met Through His Girlfriend in Westminster.

A Three-Month Investigation by Orange County Sheriff's Department Units Led to Significant Arrests and the Recovery of Approximately $4.3 Million in Suspected Stolen Catalytic Converters.

With September Designated for Pedestrian Safety, Local Law Enforcement Reminds Motorists to Slow Down and Stay Focused to Protect Those Walking on County Roads.

The Initiative Aims to Compensate Residents and Businesses for Eligible Expenses and Losses Following the May Chemical Incident and Subsequent Evacuation.

A High Surf Advisory and Coastal Flood Advisory Are in Effect for Local Beaches Through Tuesday, as Hurricane Marie Remains Offshore but Sends Large Waves Toward the Region.

Five Individuals Arrested and Over $4.3 Million in Suspected Stolen Parts Recovered Following a Three-Month Investigation Spanning Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

The "Know Your Limit" Campaign Will Educate Attendees on Safe Alcohol Consumption and the Serious Consequences of Impaired Driving.

Governor Gavin Newsom Signed AB 46, Empowering Judges to Better Assess Public Safety Risks and Treatment Plans in Mental Health Diversion Decisions.

The 'Know Your Limit' Program Will Inform Residents on Safe Alcohol Consumption and the Financial Risks of Impaired Driving.

Officer Nathan Garcia Reportedly Had Multiple Interactions with 19-Year-Old Albert Arzola in the Months Leading up to the December 2025 Incident.

A Pilot and His Nephew Emerged Unharmed After Their Small Aircraft Experienced Engine Trouble Shortly After Takeoff From John Wayne Airport, Prompting an Unexpected Landing on the Sand.

Governor Newsom's Signing of AB 46 Empowers Courts to Deny Diversion in Cases Where Defendants Pose an Undue Risk to Community Safety, a Move Lauded by Orange County Officials.

Additional Deputies Will Focus on Preventing Impaired Driving, Including a Checkpoint in San Juan Capistrano, From August 19 Through September 1.

Orange County Sheriff's Department Operation Targets Dangerous Driving Behaviors Affecting Pedestrians and Cyclists, Supported by State and Federal Grants.

A Federal Judge Ordered the Significant Sum in a Settlement for a Lawsuit Filed by a 14-Year-Old Boy Following an Arrest Three Years Ago.

Chief Deputy Probation Officer Jessica Johnson Explains How Education, Individualized Services, and Community Partnerships Offer Young People a Path to a Fresh Start.

A Refined Partnership Between the Sheriff's Department and the OC Health Care Agency Now Routes Non-Violent Behavioral Health Emergencies to Experts, Freeing Law Enforcement for Public Safety Calls.

Ryan Vincent, Wanted on Multiple Charges From Los Angeles County, Was Apprehended After Barricading Himself Near the Civic Center.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Will Conduct a Sobriety and License Check This Friday Night, Funded by State and Federal Grants, Reminding Residents of Significant Financial Penalties for Impaired Driving.

The Orange County Sheriff's Department Will Target Dangerous Driving Behaviors to Enhance Safety for Pedestrians and Bicyclists.

A 22-Year-Old Lake Forest Man Faces Charges of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated Following an Incident on El Toro Road.

Orange County Chief Deputy Probation Officer Jessica Johnson Discusses the Department's Approach to Youth Support, Emphasizing Education and Individualized Services.

Flavio Isaias Davalos Faces Manslaughter and DUI Charges Following an Incident on Beach Boulevard.

Emergency Crews Responded Tuesday Morning After a Car Left a Dock Near the Bay Club Condominiums in Huntington Beach.