OCSD staff and volunteers debrief after locating a missing 12 year old girl in Lake Forest this evening. She was found safe and returned to her family. More than 50 OCSD staff and volunteers helped find her. We are grateful for the many community members who also assisted.
Deputies are currently searching for a missing 12 year old girl from the area of Ridgeline Way and Shadow Oak. She was last seen wearing a white helmet, turquoise shirt, blue leggings and riding a white mountain bike. Please call 911 if seen.
Deputies are at Saddleback Church after they received an electronic threat. The church is being evacuated while our Hazardous Devices Section conducts a search. Please avoid the area while we work to clear the facility.
**UPDATE** Nathan has been located and put in contact with his family. No further assistance is requested, we'd like to thank our community members who shared this post.
Deputies are currently searching for a missing 12 year old girl from the area of Ridgeline Way and Shadow Oak. She was last seen wearing a white helmet, turquoise shirt, blue leggings and riding a white mountain bike. Please call 911 if seen.
On Monday, May 22nd at 11:54 a.m., Lake Forest deputies were dispatched to the 2200 block of Robins Street regarding a vehicle crash into a house. The driver exited the vehicle, obtained a pickaxe, and threatened two individuals. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Deputies are in the area of Trabuco Rd. between Lake Forest Dr. and Bake Pkwy. regarding a burglary in progress. 2 male subjects, unknown clothing, were seen running from the residence. Please report any suspicious individuals near Serrano Creek Park.
SIG ALERT ⚠️
All lanes of El Toro Road, in both directions, between Summerwood Way and Normandale Drive are closed due to a traffic collision. Please use alternate routes.
@LakeForestCA
Today, 1:09 pm, deputies were dispatched to Bake Pkwy and Rancho Pkwy reference suspicious activity involving an RV near the FedEx Building. Rancho Pkwy is closed btw Bake Pkwy and Lake Forest Dr. Please avoid the area until further notice. Thank you.
We send our deepest condolences to our friends at
@HBPoliceDept
and the family of Officer Nicholas Vella, who tragically lost his life after the HB-1 police helicopter crashed last night. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the second officer as he recovers from his injuries.
It is with tremendous sorrow that we announce the passing of Officer Nicholas Vella, a 14-year veteran of HBPD. Officer Vella died this evening after our police helicopter, HB-1, crashed into the waters off Newport while responding to a call for service. (1 of 3)
Police activity on Towne Center Dr. S. between Alton Pkwy./241 due to a traffic accident. Please avoid the area for the next 30-60 minutes while we work through the incident. Thank you for your patience.
Investigators are asking the public who may have seen or captured last night's traffic collision on video to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department at 949-770-6011.
Have you seen Nathan Greenberg? He left his residence on August 6th and has not been seen since. We would like to get Nathan home safely. Please call Investigator White at 714-620-4517 if you have any information regarding Nathan's whereabouts.
Update 8/26/22 @ 3:15 pm: The sweep of the facility has been completed. Nothing suspicious was located. Deputies will be opening up the campus shortly.
While some citizens were carving turkeys on Thanksgiving, three individuals were carving catalytic converters from vehicles. Thankful for our proactive deputies who were able to catch this crew of thieves!
#roadtriptojail
#ocsdlakeforest
#eltoroposse
At about 1:50 pm today, deputies responded to a call at El Toro High School. A statement was overheard that a student may have brought a weapon on campus.
#OCSDPIO
This morning 1:50 a.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 22000 block of Bellcroft in Lake Forest for unknown trouble. Upon arrival, they discovered a woman in her 70s inside the home with multiple stab wounds. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. 1/2
The suspect involved in the homicide that took place in the city of Lake Forest on March 1st has been arrested. If anyone has additional details that may assist investigators, please contact us at 714-647-7000.
Today we remember a fallen hero, Deputy Bradley Riches. 💚 On June 12, 1999, Deputy Riches was on patrol in Lake Forest when a man carrying an AK-47 opened fire on him. Deputy Riches' death left the department and community speechless, but his legacy will always be remembered.
OCSD Air Support Unit was overhead earlier today assisting with a report of a missing child. The child was quickly located and deputies have cleared the scene.
There were no injuries to the two victims or occupants of the house.
Please use an alternative route as the investigation is still ongoing. We appreciate our communities patience as we work to complete this investigation.
Hey
@LASDHQ
thanks for nominating us for the
#LipSyncChallenge
! 😎This one call for service took us around
@OCGovCA
but DON'T YOU WORRY we caught him, and we did NOT LET HIM GO! For those watching, get ready to DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE! 💃🏽🎶 Now,
@SDSheriff
it's your turn! 🎉
We are devastated to announce the passing of Deputy Darnell Calhoun who was killed in the line of duty this afternoon.
Updates will follow as soon as more information becomes available.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Lake Forest Police Services! This holiday provides an opportunity to reflect on the things and relationships that bring us joy. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve the residents of
@LakeForestCA
! 🦃🍂
Ongoing police activity in the area of Canada Rd/Lake Forest Dr. related to the search for Christina Lem.
@OCSDAirSupport
and other resources are assisting. Please call dispatch at 949-770-6011 if you have seen her.
Significant
@OCSheriff
resources arrived on scene, including investigators from the School Mobile Assessment and Resource Team (SMART). Three people were detained and the call was unfounded.
Update at 6:15 pm: Deputies have completed a search of the area and the subjects were not located and are believed to have fled prior to our arrival. Thank you for your patience while we worked in the community.
Join us for pizza and conversation at our first Pizza with a Cop event! Come meet the deputies that patrol Lake Forest
#pizzawithacop
#eatingisourfavorite
🍕👮🏻♂️👮🏻♀️🚔
2/2 A woman in her 30s who is also a resident at the home was detained at the scene.
Orange County Sheriff’s Homicide is on scene and conducting an investigation. We appreciate the community’s patience while we investigate.
Rockfield Blvd. is closed between Ridge Route Dr. and White Dove Dr. due to a traffic collision and investigation. Please avoid the area for the next several hours.
5 men accused of running a multi-county burglary ring responsible for stealing $1.9 million in 44 residential burglaries in Orange and San Bernardino counties were arrested by SWAT teams on Friday.
@FPDPIO
@AnaheimPD
@BuenaParkPD
@OCSheriff
#AB109TaskForce
Please see the UPDATED vehicle information regarding a fatal traffic collision that occurred in Lake Forest near the intersection of Lake Forest Dr. and Canada Dr. on Nov. 11.
El Toro Rd. is closed in all directions between Marguerite Pkwy. and Pheasant Run due to a single vehicle fatal traffic collision. Please avoid the area for the next 4 hours while our investigators are in the roadway.
ROAD CLOSURE: A single-vehicle collision near Trabuco Rd and Red River Rd damaged a gas line. Crews from multiple agencies are working to repair. A Sig Alert has been issued and N/B Trabuco is closed from Ridge Route to Lake Forest Dr until 9am. Please use alternate routes.
All lanes of Bake Pkwy, in both directions, between N. Point Dr. and Cooks Bay Dr. (near Commercentre Dr.) are closed due to a traffic collision. Please avoid the area for the next several hours while the scene is cleared.
At about 3:00pm, the subject of interest was taken into custody peacefully. The scene will be restored to normal traffic once units conclude their investigation and depart the area. Thank you again for your cooperation.
Our hearts break with the news of the death of our fallen brother, Deputy Brian Haney. On behalf of the entire family at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends in recognition and honor of Brian.
Deputies are at the scene of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian and vehicle on Lake Forest Dr east of Trabuco Rd. Please avoid the area for the next 2 hours.
#LFPS
deputies are searching for two attempted burglary suspects in the area of Ridgeline Road and Richland Way. Suspects are described as Caucasian or Hispanic males, 18-22 years old, wearing a blue shirt and tan shorts, and green shirt and tan shorts.
Update: Turns out 5 subjects were involved and all have been taken into custody. They were driving a stolen vehicle and attempted to flee from minor accident when they crashed into a residence. No injuries were sustained from the accidents. Thanks
@OCSDAirSupport
and
@ocsdk9unit
Yesterday's incident regarding the RV located near the FedEx Building adjacent to Bake Pkwy and Rancho Pkwy resulted in a peaceful outcome. The area has been reopened for normal traffic. Thank you for your cooperation during our investigation.
At 6:45 p.m. deputies responded to a traffic collision involving a motorcycle near the intersection of El Toro Rd. and Trabuco Rd. Northbound Trabuco between El Toro and Rimhurst is closed for approximately 4 hours. Please avoid the area.
#OCSDPIO
Two deputies injured in a traffic collision near Towne Center and Entertainment in Lake Forest. One male, one female deputy transported to the hospital with mild to moderate injuries. Deputies were attempting to stop a vehicle when the collision occcured.
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental injury and death in children under the age of five and the second leading cause of death in children under the age of fourteen. Learn more:
#StaySafeOC
Meet our two newest Commanders. 🎉
Commander Darnell will lead our SAFE Division and Commander Taylor will oversee operations at the Central Jails Division. We look forward to their leadership and the positive contributions they will make.
At 2:54 pm, deputies were dispatched to the 25000 block of Campo Rojo reference a structure fire. Deputies evacuated the area and OCFA recently extinguished the fire. No injuries have been reported at this time. Please avoid the area until units have dispersed. Thank you.
A
#ThankfulThursday
shoutout to our community who are showing their support with donations and well wishes during COVID-19. We are happy to be your deputies!
#OCSDLakeForest
Have you seen Phong Nguyen? She has not been seen since January 18th and we would like to get her home safely.
Please call the Sheriff's Department at 714-647-7000 if you have any information.
Have you seen Phong Nguyen? She has not been seen since January 18th and we would like to get her home safely.
Please call the Sheriff's Department at 714-647-7000 if you have any information.
Have coffee plans tomorrow? Join us for Coffee with a Cop! We will be at Patch Coffee Co. - 29100 Portola Parkway tomorrow from 8:00 - 10:00 am. 🚔👮🏻♂️☕️
We are assisting CHP with a sigalert at I-5 N/B El Toro Road offramp. El Toro Road is closed in both directions from Rockfield to Avenida de la Carlota until further notice.
Update: Christina was located around 3:30 a.m. this morning in the city of Irvine. She is safe and is being reunited with her family. Thank you to everyone who shared this information.
We are excited to offer two ✌️ teen academies this summer for young adults, ages 16 to 18. The Teen Academy is a five-day intensive workshop designed to be a fun, hands-on experience 😎. Download the application at .
12/6/17
This evening the California Office of Emergency Services will be sending a message via the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system at 8PM. You are encouraged to sign up for and receive County-wide emergency notifications.
Do you know our Crime Prevention Specialist is a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician? Lake Forest residents can call 949-461-3546 for a free appointment to see if your child is in
#therightseat
!
Over-confidence about car seats is common among parents and caregivers. How confident are you that your child is in
#TheRightSeat
? Know for sure that your child is buckled in safely and correctly – every trip, every time.
We are currently searching for Vernon who wandered away from his home last night in the area of Alicia and Muirlands. We are using our air and ground units to search for him. He is a male, Hispanic, 55 years old,…
Police activity in the area of El Toro Road and Raymond Way reference a simple assault. A subject is detained. Please avoid the area for the next hour.
Just before 4:30 this afternoon, a vehicle collided with a power pole along Muirlands, just north of El Toro. Due to the collision, some residents in the area may be without power for until approximately midnight.
El Toro Road is closed in both directions from Normandale to Summerwood. The closure is expected to last until approximately 10pm. Thank you to the community for your patience during this investigation.
The TIP - Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County is recruiting volunteers.
For info or to register call 714.314.0744 or email: tipincceo
@aol
.com
Save the date for National Night Out 2019! Meet your Lake Forest deputies, OC Crime Lab, Mounted Equestrian Unit, a special landing from
@ocsdairsupport
and more. Free food, fun and entertainment for the whole family!
#LFPS
#LFNNO
#LakeForest
"We always want to do outreach before we do enforcement and they are a prime example of that.” Read about how compassion, persistence and dedication from our homeless outreach deputies helped a young married couple get off the streets. 🎉
@OCSDAirSupport
is over Foothill Ranch searching for a missing teen. We are looking for a Middle Eastern male, 16 years old, 5’ 7”, 120 lbs., unknown clothing, not wearing any shoes. Call 911 if you see a person matching this description.
Today at approximately 4:30pm, a single vehicle collision occurred on El Toro Road near Summerwood Way. One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, one was transported to the hospital as a trauma. The OC Sheriff’s Major Accident Reconstruction Team responded to investigate.
@OCSDAirSupport
and
#LFPS
deputies are searching for a wanted male subject in the area of Serrano Creek. Caucasian male, 20-30 yrs old, red hair, possibly wearing a white t-shirt and blue shorts. Call 911 if you see a person matching this description.
#OCSDPIO
: This morning at 9:12 am,
@OCSDLakeForest
personnel were dispatched to the Walgreen’s on Muirlands Blvd reference a possible robbery in progress. Units arrived on the scene as the suspects fled the store. Read more here 👉