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The city of San Juan Capistrano has been contracting its primary law enforcement services from the Orange County Sheriff's Department since April 19, 1961. At that time, San Juan Capistrano was a quiet town known primarily for the presence of Mission San Juan Capistrano and the annual return of the swallows each March. Although San Juan Capistrano has maintained its historic township atmosphere, t

he City has grown into a thriving community of shops, businesses and a culturally diverse population of over 36,000. San Juan Capistrano is a truly unique Orange County city and a rarity in California. It is a community whose foundation was laid by the earliest people to inhabit the land and is a community still evolving after more than 250 years. The residents of San Juan Capistrano place a high value on quality of life, the preservation of cultural and historic resources and an appreciation of its very unique heritage. This picturesque community boasts of 43 miles of unpaved hiking, mountain and equestrian trails, in addition to approximately 20 miles of paved bikeways, 230 acres of agricultural land, 52 acres of developed parks and more than 3000 acres of permanent open space - all within an area of 14 square miles. It is with a sense of pride, that the men and women of the Orange County Sheriff's Department move into their fifth decade of providing law enforcement services to the City of San Juan Capistrano. The mission of Police Services is to provide responsive, professional law enforcement services to all people in the city. Deputies are committed to promptly responding to calls for service, to protect lives and safeguard property, to initiate and maintain crime prevention programs, and to apprehend criminal offenders. All staff are expected to perform their duties in a friendly, helpful and professional manner at all times regardless of the situation.

06/15/2026

See you tomorrow! 🚨

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Being a mother is a calling. So is public service. Today we recognize the women of our Department who answer both calls every day.

Thank you for everything you do both on the job and at home!

05/07/2026

What started as a routine traffic stop at 2:07 this morning quickly turned into a narcotics and weapons seizure.

During the stop, a Deputy from San Juan Capistrano’s Special Enforcement Team seized more than 2,000 grams of fentanyl, 1,300 grams of methamphetamine, 700 grams of he**in, 300 grams of ketamine, 2 P*P ci**rs , 26 pieces of alprazolam, 2 grams of ma*****na, 2 loaded fi****ms , including a ghost gun, and more than $7,200 in cash. Three suspects were arrested.

Substances like fentanyl continue to affect families and communities but proactive enforcement efforts like this help prevent these deadly narcotics from reaching our neighborhoods.

04/23/2026

Mark your calendars!

National Prescription Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25, from 10 AM – 2 PM!

Got expired or unwanted medications? Drop them off, no questions asked, at any of our 12 locations across Orange County.

To find a location visit: DEA.gov

04/10/2026

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Choi on his outstanding work in recovering stolen vehicles throughout 2025! 🎉

Deputy Choi was recognized as the Vehicle Theft Recovery Officer of the Year 2025 by the Orange County Auto Theft Advisory Committee.

Deputy Choi’s dedication to the community of San Juan Capistrano is truly commendable and does not go unnoticed!

04/08/2026

Spring cleaning isn’t just about clearing out closets, it’s also a great time to refresh your home safety habits. 🏡

🔒 Check your door and window locks: Make sure all locks work properly.

💡 Improve outdoor lighting:

Replace burned-out bulbs and install motion lights around entry points and dark areas.

📷 Check your security cameras or doorbell cameras:

Make sure they’re working and positioned to capture entry points.

🚗 Lock your vehicles:

Many thefts happen because vehicles are left unlocked. Remove valuables and always lock your doors.

📍 Make sure your house numbers are visible

Clear: visible numbers help first responders find you quickly in an emergency.

A few small steps during your spring cleaning routine can help make your home a less attractive target for criminals.

03/12/2026

Before the uniform, badge, long shifts, and reports… they were just kids with big dreams and bright futures. ✨

Take a trip down memory lane with some throwback photos of the amazing team at San Juan Capistrano Police Services. 📸

03/10/2026

Captain Terrance Burton has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for OCSD - San Juan Capistrano Police Services. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 20.

“I’m deeply honored to serve this community and to lead the dedicated personnel who are committed to its safety,” Captain Burton said. “I look forward to working together to strengthen our partnerships and continue providing exceptional service.”

Learn more about Captain Burton at: https://ocsheriff.gov/news/captain-terrance-burton-selected-san-juan-capistrano-chief-police-services

02/14/2026

NEWS RELEASE: Man Arrested for Homicide in San Juan Capistrano

On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, shortly after 6:30 a.m., deputies were called to the 26000 block of Laurelwood Lane in San Juan Capistrano in reference to a domestic incident.

Deputies arrived and located a woman in her 60s deceased from apparent stab wounds in the garage. The suspect, a man in his 60s was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds. Once released, he will be booked into jail on suspicion of homicide. The victim and suspect are believed to be estranged spouses who both lived at the residence.

The victim’s identity will be released following official identification by the Coroner Division. The suspect’s identity will be released after he has been booked into Orange County Jail.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detail is handling this investigation.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Orange County Sheriff's Department at (714) 647-7000. Anonymous tips can be sent to OC Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at ocsheriff.gov/occrimestoppers.

Orange County Crime Stoppers (OCCS) provides a safe and anonymous way to report criminal activity. OCCS empowers community members to be part of the solution.You can help keep Orange County safe. Submit a tip below or by calling (855) TIP-OCCS. Crime Stoppers seeks information on crimes that hav.....

02/09/2026

Today, we remember one of our very own from San Juan Capistrano, Deputy Brian Haney, who passed away three years ago.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with his family and friends. We will never forget. 💙🕊️

Address

32506 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA
92675

Telephone

+19494436369

Website

http://www.SJCpoliceservices.com/

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