Quick Thinking of San Juan Capistrano Child Struck by Car Saves His Life
The 6-year-old boy jumped off his bicycle when the car struck, doctors say his helmet spared him of major injuries ...
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At the Next San Juan Capistrano City Council Meeting
By Emily Rasmussen With nearly a one-month gap between San Juan Capistrano City Council meetings, the meeting on Monday, June ...
Keeping San Juan Safe: Meet the senior volunteers who help out Police Services
By Emily Rasmussen If you’ve seen a senior wearing what looks like a law enforcement uniform, either riding bicycles ...
Sheriff’s Department Showdown: In Sheriff’s Race, Orange County Will Choose Reform or Business as Usual
By Emily Rasmussen After 10 years of leading the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), Sheriff Sandra Hutchens’ seat is wide ...
The Humane Condition: Orange County Grapples with How to Solve Homelessness Issues
By Eric Heinz, Emily Rasmussen and Daniel Ritz On a recent sunny afternoon in San Juan Capistrano, an Orange County ...
San Juan Capistrano City Council Condemns Sanctuary State Law
By Emily Rasmussen In a symbolic resolution, San Juan Capistrano City Council condemned California Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), also ...
San Juan Capistrano Man Suspected of Stabbing Parents; in Jail for Murder Charges
By Emily Rasmussen A San Juan Capistrano man is in custody for fatally stabbing his mother and critically injuring his ...
South Orange County Representatives Unite to Create School Safety Coalition
By Emily Rasmussen, The Capistrano Dispatch Representatives of several South Orange County cities joined forces with the Orange County Sheriff's ...
OCSD, JSerra Cautions Community of Suspicious Van in Area
By Emily Rasmussen, The Capistrano Dispatch A man in a white Dodge van reportedly followed a female JSerra Catholic High ...
Minor in custody for pellet gun incident on Ortega Highway could be tied to others
By Emily Rasmussen, The Capistrano Dispatch A minor suspect was arrested on Monday, Feb. 12 for involvement in a pellet-gun ...
City Council Awards 2017 Deputy of the Year
By Emily Rasmussen, The Capistrano Dispatch On Feb. 6, City Council honored Orange County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Anthony Franco as ...
Sheriff’s Blotter: Best of the Blotter 2017
Compiled by Staff May TRAFFIC HAZARD Avenida Descanco/Avenida Mariposa (Tuesday, May 30, 5:06 p.m.) “Children at play” signs were left in the ...
Three Arrested in Burglary Scheme that Targeted Ladera Ranch Open House Showings
By Eriz Heinz Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) South Directed Enforcement Team (DET) arrested three suspects accused ...
14-year-old Boy Hit by Car near San Juan Hills High School, Left in Critical Condition
By Allison Jarrell A 14-year-old boy was critically injured Tuesday morning after being hit by a car outside of San ...
City Announces Selection of New Police, Fire Chiefs
The Capistrano Dispatch After more than 30 years of law enforcement service, San Juan Capistrano’s Chief of Police Services Lt. ...
