Tag: Orange County Sheriff’s Department

More Details Emerge in Orange ‘Massacre’ That Killed Four, Including Boy

April 1, 2021
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Orange, Calif. —Just days before a gunman stormed into an Orange office complex—killing four people and injuring another—an employee at the targeted company posted a cheery message on Facebook. “Happy Sunday to you all,” a Unified Homes real estate broker posted on Facebook, alongside a photo of her desk, accessorized with a pot of pink…

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More Details Emerge in Orange ‘Massacre’ That Killed 4, Including Boy

April 1, 2021
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Orange, Calif.—Just days before a gunman stormed into an Orange office complex—killing four people and injuring another—an employee at the targeted company posted a cheery message on Facebook. “Happy Sunday to you all,” a Unified Homes real estate broker posted on Facebook, alongside a photo of her desk, accessorized with a pot of pink orchids….

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Shooting in Orange That Killed Child and Three Others Was Isolated, Police Say

April 1, 2021
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Orange, Calif. —The man who killed four people—including a nine-year-old boy—at an Orange business complex March 31 knew his victims, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said. “The preliminary motive is believed to be related to a business and personal relationship, which existed between the suspect and all of the victims,” Lt. Jennifer Amat told reporters…

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Firefighters Battle Blaze at Laguna Hills House Where Suspect Was Barricaded

March 31, 2021
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LAGUNA HILLS—Orange County firefighters were battling a blaze at a house in Laguna Hills amid a barricade situation March 31. Deputies were called at 10:30 a.m. to 27716 Greenfield Drive for a dispute among neighbors, said Jaimee Blashaw of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. It was not immediately clear when the fire broke out, but…

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Police Seek Help Finding Mission Viejo Woman Missing Since November

March 31, 2021
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Police are asking for help finding a 31-year-old Mission Viejo woman who’s been missing since last November. Sara Michelle Rose Ray was reported missing in January, but was last seen leaving her home in the 22000 block of Via Pimiento in Mission Viejo last Nov. 26, police said. Police said they’ve exhausted all leads in…

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Revamped Sheriff Training Involves More Real-World Dynamics

March 30, 2021
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) has revamped its qualifications course as it seeks to help deputies gain more real-world experience. “We wanted our training to be more current and contemporary by putting in place variables that people may come in contact with while they’re dealing with the public,” said Sheriff Don Barnes. “So, all these variables…

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Orange County Cities Among Safest in State: Report

March 29, 2021
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Several Orange County cities were named the safest cities in California in a recently-released SafeWise survey. Rancho Santa Margarita led the Orange County pack, landing in the second spot for several years running. Danville was named the state’s safest place to live. “Rancho Santa Margarita topping the list of safest cities is not new. In…

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Sheriff’s Department to Resume Limited Visiting in Orange County Jails

March 26, 2021
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The Orange County Sheriff’ Department (OCSD) March 26 will begin allowing public visits at its jails, on a limited basis, for the first time in a year. Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes said earlier this week that the protocols he implemented to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the jails have been successful, allowing…

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The Consequences of Catalytic Convertor Thefts Are Becoming Deadly

March 18, 2021
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Catalytic convertor thefts are on the rise—and apparently the costly metals found inside are precious enough to warrant risking one’s life for. Unbeknownst to victims who are about to head off to work for the day, they start their car to find it has become extremely loud without the sound muffling device, while others come out to find a thief has been crushed under the car…

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The Consequences of Catalytic Converter Thefts Are Becoming Deadly

March 18, 2021
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Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise—and apparently the costly metals found inside are precious enough to warrant risking one’s life for. Victims who are about to head off to work for the day start their car to find it has become extremely loud without the sound muffling device, while others come out to find that a thief has been crushed under their car due to…

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