the Bulletin June 2025

GOOD OBS Every week, deputies are proactively out looking to make our communities safer. Here are a few examples out of patrol operations of deputies making great observations that led to arrests.

Early morning traffic stop results in drug arrest by South Patrol Deputies At approximately 3 a.m. on June 12, South Patrol deputies conducted a traffic stop in Ladera Ranch for multiple vehicle code violations. During the stop, deputies observed crystal methamphetamine in plain view inside the vehicle, prompting a full search. The search led to the recovery of both crystal methamphetamine and fentanyl. The driver was arrested and booked into jail. Lake Forest Special Enforcement Team seizes weapons, drugs, and felony suspect during traffic stop Lake Forest’s Special Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop that led to the discovery of two firearms, narcotics, and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that one of the individuals had an outstanding felony warrant. Both suspects were arrested at the scene and booked into jail. Stolen vehicle recovered in San Clemente with CHP assistance On June 15, San Clemente deputies, with assistance from the California Highway Patrol, located a stolen vehicle reported out of San Diego during a coordinated effort. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and discovered the vehicle was occupied by a parolee. One individual was subsequently taken into custody, and the vehicle was safely recovered and returned to its rightful owner.

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