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The Summer/Labor Day DUI campaign has resulted in 483 arrests

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Alcohol, Crime, Orange County Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Summer/Labor Day AVOID DUI Campaign Update

DUI Arrests Up & No DUI Fatalities

SANTA ANA, Calif. (August 25, 2014) – The Summer/Labor Day National Anti-DUI mobilization has resulted in DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special ‘Avoid the 38’ DUI deployments in Orange County.

From 12:01 AM Friday, August 15, 2014 through Midnight Sunday, August 24, 2014 officers and deputies representing 38 Orange County law enforcement agencies have arrested 483 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In 2013, 374 DUI arrests occurred during the same 10 day time period. There were no DUI related deaths during this time (**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report**). Continue reading→

Summer/Labor Day avoid DUI campaign update

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Alcohol, Crime, Orange County Leave a comment

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Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.704, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Summer/Labor Day AVOID DUI Campaign Update

DUI Arrests Up & No DUI Fatalities

SANTA ANA, Calif. – (August 22, 2014) – The Summer/Labor Day National drunk driving campaign statistics of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special “Avoid the 38” DUI deployments in Orange County have been updated.
From 12:01 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2014 through 11:59 p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2014 officers and deputies representing 38 Orange County law enforcement agencies have arrested 281 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 2013, 171 DUI arrests occurred during the same seven (7) day period. There were no DUI related deaths during this time (**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report**).

For the second weekend of the campaign, both a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint will be conducted in the city of Stanton (OCSD) and a multi-agency DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint will be conducted tonight in the cities of La Palma, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach. Extra DUI saturation patrols will be deployed in the cities of Los Alamitos and Seal Beach (multi-agency). CSU Fullerton Police and the cities of Garden Grove, Seal Beach and Westminster (multi-agency) will be deploying extra DUI saturation patrols on Saturday night, August 23. All regularly scheduled traffic and patrol officers/deputies will focus efforts on stopping and arresting impaired drivers during their normal shifts. Continue reading→

Sheriff’s Department searching for Mission Viejo home invasion robbery suspect

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County Leave a comment

The above sketch of the suspect is based on the victim’s description

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Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Investigators Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Residential Robbery Suspect

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. – (August 22, 2014) – On Friday, August 22, 2014 at approximately 11:30 a.m., a residential robbery occurred at 23300 block of Via Linda, Mission Viejo. The suspect forced open the front door of the residence and confronted an 82 year old female victim while she was lying in bed watching television. The suspect looked at the victim and told her “don’t move” while he ransacked her bedroom as well as other rooms in the residence.

The suspect is described as a male, Caucasian, 25-30 years old, 5’6” to 5’8” tall, 150-160 lbs., brown normal length hair, wearing a white t-shirt, black pants and no facial hair. No weapon or vehicle was seen. Continue reading→

Eight suspects with outstanding DUI warrants caught in DUI Task Force sweep

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Eight Suspects with Outstanding DUI Warrants Caught in ‘AVOID the 38’ DUI Task Force Sweep

SANTA ANA, Calif. (August 20, 2014) – On Monday, August 18th, deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department dispersed into neighborhoods with dozens of outstanding arrest warrants in search of high risk DUI offenders. Deputies served the warrants and arrested eight offenders who either failed to show up for a court date or violated terms of their probation in an outstanding DUI case.

“The best bet for anyone with a missed DUI court date is to go to court on their own,” said Deputy Shane Stewart of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Bureau. “If you don’t, that warrant isn’t going away. We’re going to come find you and take you to jail.” Those caught often face additional jail time for failing to appear in court or for violating probation. Continue reading→

Fake OC cop made a traffic stop and stole his victim’s wallet, cell phone and keys

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County Leave a comment

The above sketch is a composite image and not an actual photo depicting the suspect

Orange County Sheriff”s Department

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Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Investigators Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Suspect Impersonating an Officer

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – (August 15, 2014) – On Thursday, August 14 at approximately 9:20 p.m., an adult male victim was contacted by a suspect believed to be impersonating a police officer. The suspect conducted a traffic stop of the victim in the city of San Clemente and stole personal property from inside the vehicle.

The victim was travelling northbound on the Interstate 5 freeway when he observed red and blue flashing lights behind his vehicle. The victim exited the freeway and yielded in the Jack-in-the-Box parking lot located at 2938 S. El Camino Real. Immediately after yielding, the victim was contacted by the suspect who was extremely aggressive and ordered him out of the vehicle and to sit on the curb. While the victim was sitting on the curb, the suspect stole a wallet, cell phone and keys from inside the vehicle. Continue reading→

OC Sheriff’s Department destroys marijuana operation in Laguna Wilderness Park

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Drugs, Marijuana, Orange County Leave a comment

Orange County Sheriff

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Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Marijuana Cultivation Eradicated by Narcotics Investigators

LAGUNA WILDERNESS PARK, Calif. – (August 15, 2014) – On Friday, August 15, Orange County Sheriff’s Department narcotics investigators are conducting a marijuana cultivation eradication operation in the Muddy Canyon area of the Laguna Wilderness Park. The location is south of the SR 73 toll road, east of Newport Coast Drive near East Coastal Peak Park and Ridge Park Road. The plants are located on property in OC Parks jurisdiction, outside city limits. Investigators have estimated there to be approximately 2500-4000 marijuana plants in various stages of maturity. Continue reading→

Lake Forest Piano teacher arrested for lewd acts with a child

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County Leave a comment

John Mordecai Scott

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Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

OC Child Exploitation Task Force Arrests Piano Teacher for Lewd Acts with a Child

LAKE FOREST, Calif. – (August 8, 2014) – On Friday, August 8, investigators from the Orange County Child Exploitation Task Force (OCCETF) arrested John Mordecai SCOTT, 58, Lake Forest, following an investigation involving lewd acts with a child. Scott is suspected of showing and taking lewd photographs of a minor female victim at his residence and place of employment.

Scott worked as a piano teacher out of his residence at 20702 El Toro Road #34 in the city of Lake Forest. In addition to teaching at his home, Scott teaches at Coast Band Music on Via Fabricante in the city of Mission Viejo and OC Music located on Aventura in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. During the course of the investigation, evidence has been obtained that leads investigators to believe there may be additional victims. Continue reading→

Teen calls 911 while hiding from burglars in her home

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County Leave a comment

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Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042
JHallock@ocsd.org

Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840
EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Deputies Arrest Two Suspects in Residential Burglary Following 911 Call

ROSSMOOR, Calif. – (July 28, 2014) – On Monday, July 21, 2014, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residential burglary in-progress in the Rossmoor community. As deputies arrived, two male subjects fled on foot from the rear of the residence, jumping over fences onto the property of adjacent homes in the neighborhood. After coordination of responding deputies, two male juveniles were detained and taken into custody for residential burglary.

The informant to the Sheriff’s Department was a 14 year-old female who was inside the residence when the two male juveniles attempted to make entry through several doors and windows. The 14 year-old hid inside a bedroom closet and called 911, providing dispatchers with information about what was occurring, ultimately leading to arrests of the two suspects. The quick actions and calm demeanor demonstrated by the young informant led to an immediate response and arrest of the suspects. Continue reading→

Turns out those creepy dolls were a kind gesture!

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County 4 Comments

NEWS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042
JHallock@ocsd.org

Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840
EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Investigators Locate Person Responsible for Porcelain Dolls

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – (July 24, 2014) – On Thursday, July 24, 2014 Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators began pursuing information related to reports that several porcelain dolls were left on porches of homes in the Talega community of San Clemente. Based on initial reports, the porcelain dolls were left on porches over the course of the last week. Though initially there was not a specific criminal component being pursued, Sheriff’s investigators immediately dedicated time and resources in attempt to resolve the issue and identify the person or people responsible.

Investigators immediately began examining the dolls in attempt to locate any evidence as well as meeting with the impacted families to determine similarities or commonalities amongst the group. Following conversation and questioning of several parents, information was learned that focused on a female adult who lived in the local community and attended church with many of the impacted families. Continue reading→

5th Annual OC Safe Schools Conference set for July 30 through Aug. 1

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Education, Garden Grove, Orange County Leave a comment

MEDIA ADVISORY

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Contacts: Arthur Cummins, Ed. D, 714-327-1071, Orange County Department of Education

Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714-904-7042, Orange County Sheriff’s Department

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA (July 24, 2014) – In response to the Sandy Hook tragedy and other incidents of violence in the nation, there has been a call to reduce gun violence and protect children and communities. Many agencies have realized the importance of creating safer school climates and have proposed solutions, such as hiring additional school resource officers, counselors and mental health professionals, and promoting collaboration between schools and law enforcement in developing comprehensive emergency plans, which include hands-on training.

Orange County law enforcement agencies and educators have responded to this call to action. The Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center (OCIAC), which is operated by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) have launched the School Assessment Project, a united effort to collect information from every school in Orange County to ensure the safety of all students. The data being collected includes school emergency plans, evacuation routes, maps, and other details that will be provided to first responders during school emergency situations. Continue reading→

Creepy dolls that resemble San Clemente girls found on porches

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County, Public Safety Leave a comment

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Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Porcelain Dolls Found on Porches at San Clemente Homes

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – (July 24, 2014) – On Tuesday, July 22, 2014 the Orange County Sheriff’s Department was notified regarding porcelain dolls being left on the doorsteps of numerous residences in the Talega community of San Clemente. As many as eight homes have had porcelain dolls left on their doorsteps over the last week. Families in each of the homes where porcelain dolls were left, voiced concern that the dolls resembled their daughters. Continue reading→

OC DUI arrests down during this year’s Independence Day Weekend

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Alcohol, Crime, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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Contact: Lt. Jeff Hallock (714) 647-7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg (714) 647-1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND AVOID DUI CAMPAIGN –FINAL REPORT

DUI Arrests & Fatalities Down

SANTA ANA, Calif (July 8, 2014) – The Independence Day Weekend Anti-DUI crackdown is reporting DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special ‘Avoid the 38’ DUI deployments in Orange County.

From 12:01 AM, Thursday July 3, 2014 through Midnight, Sunday July 6, 2014, officers representing Orange County law enforcement agencies arrested 214 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. There were no DUI related deaths reported during the four-day campaign. Last year, the holiday was a five-day campaign period which resulted in 247 arrests and 2 DUI deaths. (NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report) Continue reading→

Investigators seeking help identifying human remains found near Casper’s Park

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County Leave a comment

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Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Investigators Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Human Remains Found Near Casper’s Park

SANTA ANA, Calif. – (June 27, 2014) – On January 6, 2014, unidentified female remains were found in Casper’s Wilderness Park (Rural South East area of Orange County). Based on the preliminary investigation it is estimated that the remains may have been exposed to the elements for a period of at least six months. After preliminary testing, it has been determined that the remains are of a petite female, at least thirty years of age, shoulder length wavy dark brown hair with light colored highlights. Using these characteristics, the below sketches are an artist’s rendition of what she may have resembled. The decedent had a very distinct gold colored dental bridge on her left lower jaw and possibly had a broken nose at some point in her life.

The attached photographs are of clothing recovered with the remains and consisted of the following: Continue reading→

Sheriff’s investigators arrest suspect in multiple ATM thefts

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County Leave a comment

Orange County Sheriff’s Department

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Investigators Arrest Suspect in Multiple ATM Thefts

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – (June 10, 2014) – On Sunday, July 8, 2014, Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators arrested Daniel Eamon Sweeny, 40, Tustin, in connection with numerous ATM thefts. Sweeny is suspected of having stolen as many as 24 ATM machines across Orange County over the course of the last year. Continue reading→

Orange County Sheriff to review ICE detention policy

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Latinos, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Orange County Sheriff’s Department

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Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Sheriff’s Department Reviewing Policy Related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detainers

SANTA ANA, Calif. – (June 4, 2014) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reviewing its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer policy in light of an Oregon federal district court’s decision, Miranda-Olivares v. Clackamas County, 2014 WL 1414305 (D. Ore. April 11, 2014), which concluded that an ICE detainer, without a determination of probable cause, is not legally sufficient to hold an inmate beyond his or her sentence ending date.

Effective immediately, the Sheriff’s Department will no longer hold pre-sentenced inmates on ICE detainers beyond any release date/time, and these inmates will be processed according to department policy. During the release process, ICE will be contacted and advised of such inmates with detainers. ICE may take custody of the inmate(s) so long as it occurs during the release process and does not require additional detention of the inmate. Continue reading→