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July 14, 2008 10:42 by John
Mothers of Preschoolers has put together a video presentation their program for incarcerated moms at the James A. Musick Facility, the first program of its kind for parents behind bars.
For more information on the International organization knows as MOPS check their Website by clicking here.
A months back I had the opportunity to observe a MOPS meeting at Music. To see the story I wrote, click here.
A portion of video is shown below.
July 11, 2008 09:26 by John
The Fourth of July always provides additional challenges for law enforcement, and this one was certainly no different.
The shooting of Gynnae Ramos and the abduction of her 9-year old son Ryan Ramos pulled 50 investigators into the field, supported by uniform deputies and a wide range of non-sworn personnel. An Amber Alert was put out for Ryan and his father Lonnie Ramos. Over the holiday weekend, I met with Gynnae and briefed her on the search for her son and her estranged husband. While public attention was primarily focused on the kidnapping, most of our Department was busy keeping the peace at holiday parades, public BBQs and fireworks displays in virtually all of our contract cities. Harbor Patrol helped host a Newport Harbor cruise for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, where many of us spent our Friday morning.
On Saturday, I met with the Ramos family at a press conference organized by our Department Public Information Director Jim Amormino. The family made a public plea for help finding young Ryan. Those efforts proved effective as a tip came in that the RV in which the boy and his father were believed traveling had been left near the Mexican border. On Sunday, word came that the boy had been dropped safely at a Mormon Church in Juárez. Within two hours, Investigators Mario Gutierrez and Mike Starnes were on their way to Juárez, aboard a private plane owned and piloted by Department Professional Services Responder Tim Reynolds. Reserve Deputy Al Pregler served as co-pilot. The investigators worked with the U.S. Marshals and Mexican authorities to have the boy released to them. They returned the next morning and mother and son were reunited.
By Monday, July 7, we were putting the finishing touches on the investigation and returning to “normal” operation. The caliber of police work I observed over the holiday weekend makes me proud to be one of you. Thank you for your extraordinary efforts.
July 10, 2008 14:55 by John
The O.C. Fair is about to open and for the Department that means 21 days of activities ranging from a B.B.King Concert to a skateboard competition--all themed to the term “Say Cheese.”
The O.C. Fair is the largest single special events contract with the Sheriff’s Department. During the 21 days of the Fair, deputies and reserves staff over 1000 uniformed foot patrol positions.
The O.C. Fair runs from July 11 to August 3 and is closed on Mondays. For more information on the O.C. Fair go to http://www.ocFair.com/2008/index.asp
“One of our proudest achievements is the reputation we maintain as being one of the safest Fairs in the state. The County Fair is a place where families feel safe and it is not uncommon to see moms pushing around their strollers at 11 or 12 at night,” said Lieutenant Tom Gallivan, of North Operations. “The deputies work hand in hand with the Public Safety Officers at the Fair to maintain a safe family fun environment for the patrons and employees.” More...
July 10, 2008 10:04 by John
The Orange County Register reported in its Online news about the good police work by the Department's Court Operations Judicial Protection Unit and the Bomb Squad.
By KIMBERLY EDDS
The Orange County Register
A Costa Mesa man on probation for domestic violence against his estranged wife is facing bomb and weapons charges after threatening her, the Huntington Beach Police Department, and the Superior Court judge handling his family court case, authorities said.
Ronald Gary Turner, 44, was arrested July 2 after Orange County sheriff's deputies found handcuffs, pepper spray, throwing knives and a stolen 9 mm gun inside his vehicle during a traffic stop. The gun was loaded with hollow-point rounds and had the serial numbers removed.
During a search of his Costa Mesa home, authorities discovered a cache of explosives, including two homemade bombs with timers, two homemade guns, other bomb-making materials, tactical equipment, a bulletproof vest, and listening devices. Two children lived in the room next to where the bombs were kept, according to county prosecutors.
To read the whole story click here.
July 9, 2008 08:32 by John
This just in from Deputy Gary M. Smith about the achievements of OCSD Explorer Post #449.
OCSD Explorer Post #449 sent 14 Explorers and three Advisors to the Channel Islands Competition in Oxnard, CA from 07/20/08 to 07/22/08. The participants were selected based on their participation, dedication, and commitment to the Explorer program. The competitors represented our Department in a professional and spirited manner and participated in team and individual events consisting of: High Risk Car Stops, Domestic Violence Response, Vehicle Searches, Building Searches, Hostage Rescue, etc.
Post #449 participants:
Jasmine Arredondo Christina Colima
Evelyn Gomez Alan Cleveland
Alex Kim Oscar Gutierrez
Richard Shoopman George Pereyra
Jesus Bonilla Juan Diaz
Garrett Eggert Jeremiah Kennedy
Travis Boenker Travis Leahy
Station 18 brought home trophies in the following categories: More...
July 8, 2008 16:04 by John
Over 250 people attended this year’s Make a Wish Old Glory Parade/Cruise. There was a very generous $5,000.00 donation from a member of the Sheriff’s Advisory Council. The families enjoyed a kid friendly catered cruise of Newport Harbor and a water display by the Harbor Patrol fireboat.
Department personnel, including Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, flipped pancakes for the youngsters and their families.
On Friday July 4, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, the American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291, The American Legion Yacht Club and Electra Cruises, co-hosted a pancake breakfast and harbor cruise for “Make–A-Wish” children and their families.
“Make-A-Wish” Foundation grants the wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions.
Sheriff Hutchens will be just one of the many volunteers that will be flipping pancakes for the kids and their families.
“We are inspired by the work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation,” Said Sheriff Hutchens. “It’s wonderful to spend some time with these children and their loved ones and give them a chance to get away, relax and have some fun.”
At approximately 11:30 a.m. the guests boarded the Electra Cruise Ship at the 15th Street Public Dock to cruise the bay and view the Old Glory Boat Parade. American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291, Electra Cruises and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department hosted the event in cooperation with the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation, through the generous support of the community. Dozens of local citizens have generously donated time and funds to make this event a success.
For more information please call the Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol at: (949) 673-1025.
July 8, 2008 09:44 by John
From today's OC Register online is the story of a Sheriff's Professional Services Responder dropping his own plans and pitching into help the Department and a boy in trouble.
SANTA ANA – Flight instructor Tim Reynolds was between lessons Sunday when he got the phone call.
"Can you fly to El Paso immediately?'' David Corsiglia, a reserve lieutenant with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, asked him.
A 9-year-old boy, Ryan Ramos, needed to be picked up.
Reynolds, a pilot for more than 30 years, cancelled his next lesson as well as a planned charter to Catalina to pick up a newly engaged couple.
To read the entire profile click here.
July 3, 2008 11:05 by John
Harbor Patrol responded to a rescue/medical aid call on Saturday June 28th off the Newport coast in which several agencies assisted. One of the on scene Long Beach lifeguards was nice enough to send me the attached photographs of the incident.
Harbor Patrol responded with the NBFD paramedics to the location 10 miles off shore. The call came from the Captain of a sport fishing boat “Ultra” that he had a semi conscious male on board that appeared to be suffering from cardiac issues. Our fireboat staffed by Deputy Jason Middlekauff and Bert Copeland was able to transfer the patient off the fishing vessel, stabilize him, and transport him back to land and Hoag Hospital.
Long beach Lifeguards, Newport Beach Fire department, and Los Angeles Life guards (Cabrillo Beach) all responded to the VHF mayday call for assistance.
July 3, 2008 09:29 by John
Updated 1025
Department spokesman Jim Amormino announced that the suspect Lonnie Ramos died in an vehicular accident in Juárez, Mexico on Sunday.
Updated 7/7/08
From the Orange County Register
A task force of investigators from several agencies is in Juárez and neighboring El Paso, Texas, coordinating the boy's return to the U.S. The lead investigator – Orange County Sheriff's Lt. Gary Smith – said he is not sure when the child would board a plane back to California. Authorities hoped to have Ryan in El Paso on Sunday, Smith said.
Sheriff Sandra Hutchens expressed her gratitude to investigators and the news media for placing emphasis on the case, particularly on publicizing the Amber Alert.
“It's hard to remember the days before the Amber Alert, but it's been extremely helpful,” Hutchens said.
An Amber Alert was issued after a man shot his wife in Lake Forest Wednesday evening and kidnapped his nine year old son.
For the latest details on the case from the Orange County Register click here.
For earlier story by the Orange County Register click here.
Amber Alert Details:
On July 2, 2008, at 6:32PM, Ryan Ramos was abducted from Lake Forest, California (Orange County).
SUSPECT IS CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Last seen driving a Red Porsche, CA license: 4BWU827.
Suspect has access to another vehicle described as a Chevrolet Suburban with CA license plate: 5LTC712
IF SEEN, CONTACT ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT at 714-628-7170.
For the latest information from the Sheriff's Department click here.
Here is a picture of the supsect Lonnie Ramos:
Here is a picture of the kidnapped boy Ryan Ramos:
To read the Amber Alert issued by the California Highway Patrol click here.
To read the Orange County Register story on the Amber Alert click here.
For the Los Angeles Times story click here.
The suspect may be in the motor home, 2005 Fleetwood Providence; CA Lic: 5EGW556; VIN: 4UZAAHBS04CM52903 pictured below.
July 2, 2008 13:33 by John
On July 3, 2008, The Harbor Justice Center, Laguna Niguel will close its doors after serving south county residents for the last several decades. The closure will be temporary while a new fourteen courtroom facility is built adjacent to the old building. The old building will be renovated and combined to provide an eighteen courtroom campus. A completion date is projected for sometime in 2011.
Sheriff's Special Officer Randy Miller secures the American Flag that flies over the courthouse.
Criminal cases have been moved to the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach. The Harbor Justice Center, Laguna Hills Facility (Annex) at 23141 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills will continue to operate for Traffic, Limited Civil and Small Claims cases.
Part of the Sheriff’s Court Operations closing crew, in the pictue are Sheriff's Special Officers Jean Stratigos Randy Miller and Deputies William Hoffman, Jacqueline MacPherson, Kareem Elsemri, Steve Wilson, Renee Horibe, Sgt. Ed Argersinger and Lt. Colin Murphy. Not pictured: Deputy Caesar Cisneros and Sheriff's Special Officers Robert Kiefer and Dan Beam
July 1, 2008 09:00 by John
The staff of the Support Services Division makes it possible for a Department as large as ours to function in the most efficent manner possible. Some of the divisions personnel were recognized recently for the Accomplishments that make it possible for the rest of us to do our jobs the best way possible.
Project: Microfiche Conversion
Project Manager: Carol Ann Mendoza
· Increased staff efficiency and improved service by converting departmental crime reports and other Sheriff records (approximately 21,000,000 images) that were stored on microfilm to digital images. These images are now available to multiple users from their desktop computers. It is also a much better way to permanently retain the records, which are now replicated electronically to an offsite backup storage system.
Key staff members:
o Howard Huang
o Ken Hong
o Therese Morales
o Martin Herrmann
o Olivia Prudencio (now w/Financial) More...
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