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Supervisor Todd Spitzer calls for O.C. Jail roof improvements

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Editor Posted in Crime, OC Board of Supervisors, OC Sheriff, Orange County, Sandra Hutchens, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Supervisor Todd Spitzer Calls for Jail Roof Improvements

By: O.C. Supervisor Todd Spitzer

OC Sheriff Sandra Hutchens presented an improvement plan for jail security in closed session at the Board of Supervisors meeting this week on February 23. Supervisor Todd Spitzer had sent a letter to the Sheriff requesting that the security of the jail roof be addressed “sooner rather than later” to ensure the public’s safety.

“I’m very confident and comfortable based on the briefing that safeguards are going to be put in place immediately,” Spitzer said. “This wasn’t the first jail roof escape. In 1981, Deputy District Attorney David Carter, now Federal District Court Judge prosecuted a convicted murderer for attempted Central Men’s jail escape. Three men with tied bedsheets made into rope broke out the cell’s vent grate and climbed into the ventilation shaft.” Continue reading→

The OC Supervisors to discuss rewards related to the capture of the OC Jail escapees on 3/15

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Editor Posted in Crime, OC Board of Supervisors, OC Sheriff, Orange County, Sandra Hutchens, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Consideration of Rewarding Those Who Helped in Apprehension of Jail Escapees Moved to March 15

The date for the Board of Supervisors to consider the reward for the apprehension of escaped inmates has been continued to March 15, 2016 to allow for additional time to verify claimants eligible for the reward. Continue reading→

OC Jail escape investigation update from Sheriff Hutchens

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Editor Posted in Crime, OC Board of Supervisors, OC Sheriff, Orange County, Sandra Hutchens, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Jail Escape Investigation Update from Sheriff Hutchens

SANTA ANA, Calif. (February 18, 2016) – In January 2016, three inmates escaped from the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana. All three inmates were returned to custody without significant harm to the community.

A thorough investigation into the circumstances around the escape and the factors that contributed to it started immediately. This comprehensive administrative investigation continues, and will cover all causal factors and opportunities for improvement to department policy and the jail facility. Continue reading→

OC Sheriff Hutchens named President of the Major County Sheriffs’ Association

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Editor Posted in OC Sheriff, Orange County, Sheriff Sandra Hutchens Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lt. Mark Stichter, 714.904.7042, MKStichter@ocsd.org; Carrie Braun, 714.552.5795, CBraun@ocsd.org

Major County Sheriffs’ Association Installs New Executive Officers

Date: February 11, 2016.

On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, the Major County Sheriffs’ Association (MCSA) installed a new group of executive officers who will serve in 2016-2017. The installation of new MCSA Executive Officers occurred at the MCSA Winter Meeting held in Washington DC.

The Sheriffs are: Continue reading→

The OC Sheriff’s new Public Information Officer is Lt. Mark Stichter

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Editor Posted in OC Sheriff, Orange County Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Mark Stichter, 714.904.7042, MKStichter@ocsd.org; Carrie Braun, 714.552.5795, CBraun@ocsd.org

Lt. Mark Stichter New OC Sheriff’s Public Information Officer

SANTA ANA, Calif. (February 3, 2016) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is pleased to introduce our new Public Information Officer (PIO) Lt. Mark Stichter.

Lt. Stichter has worked for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for 22 years. He has served in numerous assignments, including six years as a patrol deputy on a variety of teams, and six years as an investigator in the City of Mission Viejo. Please note his new contact information below- Lt. Stichter will keep the same cell phone number as past OCSD PIO’s. Continue reading→

OC Sheriff Hutchens won’t provide updates on the OC Jail escape investigation

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Editor Posted in Crime, OC Sheriff, Orange County, Sandra Hutchens Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lt. Mark Stichter, 714.904.7042, MKStichter@ocsd.org; Carrie Braun, 714.552.5795, CBraun@ocsd.org

Update on Jail Escape Investigation

SANTA ANA, Calif. (February 4, 2016) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has initiated an internal administrative investigation into the circumstances of the jail escape in January of 2016 involving inmates Bac Duong, Hossein Nayeri, and Jonathan Tieu from the Central Men’s Jail.

“I have been very clear from the onset of the jail escape investigation that I am deeply concerned about the length of time it took to recognize that three maximum security inmates were unaccounted for,” said Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. “I have initiated an internal administrative investigation to determine the facts of what occurred, contributing factors to the escape and inmate count procedures. Until the investigation is complete, I am unable to discuss it further. Please know that we have taken immediate action to ensure that this situation will not happen again. There have been no personnel changes as of this time.” Continue reading→