National Take-Back Day April 27
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice on Saturday, April 27 will provide multiple locations throughout Orange County – including Mission Viejo - for residents to turn in their unused or expired prescription medications. The City of Mission Viejo and the Sheriff’s Department will host a drive-thru drop off [...]
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint planned this weekend
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department “Avoid the 12” DUI Task Force will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint in Mission Viejo on Friday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of people killed and injured in alcohol or drug-related crashes. Research shows that [...]
Elks Lodge recognized for funding another police dog
The City Council this month recognized the Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 for its $14,000 donation to purchase and train a K-9 dog for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Conan is the fifth fully trained K-9 dog donated by the Elks Lodge over the past several decades. During her presentation at the standing-room [...]
Mission Viejo motor deputy nabs three suspected robbers
Three men were taken into custody this week after a Mission Viejo motor deputy spotted the suspects while on his way to work. Deputy Eric Gooselaw was riding his Sheriff’s motorcycle on Ortega Highway Tuesday when he heard a county-wide radio broadcast about three male suspects wanted for a robbery in Costa Mesa. The men [...]
Elks Lodge fundraiser Sunday will help fund new police dog
The public is invited to take part in a “Marathon Bingo” fundraiser by the Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 on Sunday, January 6. The event is designed to provide a new patrol dog for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Doors at the lodge located at 25092 Marguerite Parkway open at 8 a.m. The [...]
Registration available for Parent Project
Parents are invited to take part in the Parent Project program that is designed to help children grow into safe and capable adults. The program takes place from January 23 to March 26. For the last several years, the City of Mission Viejo has offered the 10-week program that was created for parents with difficult [...]
Shop with a Cop brings holiday cheer for local kids
Christmas became brighter for 10 Mission Viejo children thanks to Target’s “Shop with a Cop” program and Mission Viejo Police Services. The Target on Alicia Parkway joined forces with Police Services to host the special morning on Tuesday. Sheriff’s School Resource Officers (SROs) worked with school administrators to find local students who had displayed good [...]
Mission Viejo Police Services increases presence at Shops, area schools
In the aftermath of the senseless and violent attack in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14 and the unexplained firing of 40-50 rounds at Fashion Island in Newport Beach the following day, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has increased its presence at The Shops at Mission Viejo and area schools. The already beefed-up Sheriff’s holiday presence [...]
DUI Task Force holiday crackdown on impaired driving
To help save lives this holiday season, law enforcement from 38 agencies are launching a special “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown to stop impaired drivers and save lives on our roadways. The Orange County DUI Task Force will aggressively look for impaired drivers and will arrest anyone caught driving under the influence. Enforcement [...]
Police Services reminds residents to be safe this holiday season
With a busy holiday season on tap, Mission Viejo Police services is reminding residents to follow a few simple preventative steps to protect them and their property during the hustle and bustle of the season. Police Services is distributing the “Don’t Make it Easy Lock Up!” and “Top 10 Holiday Safety Tips” fliers to help prevent [...]
