Saturday, April 9, 2026 đźš”
Stanton Deputies conducted a traffic stop near Cerritos Ave & Fern Ave on a vehicle occupied by five individuals. During the stop, one passenger fled on foot into the surrounding neighborhood. Deputies quickly established a containment perimeter, and the suspect — later identified as a juvenile — was safely taken into custody.
A search of the area led to the recovery of a loaded firearm. The juvenile was arrested and booked into Orange County Juvenile Hall.
Outstanding proactive policing by our Stanton Deputies. đź‘Ź#ocsd #stanton
Congratulations to Deputy Quan on receiving the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Award for her outstanding dedication to keeping our roads safe. With 44 DUI arrests, her commitment to protecting the community and removing impaired drivers from the road continues to make a real impact. Thank you, Deputy Quan, for your hard work and service. 🚔👏
Does anyone know what the Stanton city tree is? Hint Hint…..
Reminder, don’t drink and drive. 🚫 #ocsd #stanton
We proudly congratulate Deputy Chacon on receiving one of the Medal of Valor honors. Your courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to protecting our community inspire us all. Thank you for your bravery and service; this recognition is truly well deserved. 👏🏅#ocsd #stanton
A Stanton Deputy located a stolen vehicle in the area of Beach Boulevard and Starr Street. The vehicle yielded at Beach Boulevard and Orange Avenue in the City of Anaheim. The driver was taken into custody without incident and was later booked into the Orange County Jail.
Results of proactive policing! 🚔🚨
#OCSD #Stanton #keepingourcommunitiessafe
The Stanton Specialized Enforcement Team (SET) located a felony vehicle connected to an armed robbery out of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in the area of Dale Avenue and Chapman Avenue. The vehicle yielded on Cellini Avenue and Loraleen Street in the City of Garden Grove. Deputies conducted a high-risk felony stop, safely detaining four subjects pending investigation.
It was later determined that the individuals were not involved, and they were released at the scene. The vehicle, however, was towed and impounded for evidentiary purposes.
Outstanding vigilance and professionalism by SET—proactive policing in action. 🚔
The Stanton Specialized Enforcement Team (SET) conducted a traffic stop in the area of Cerritos Avenue and Flower Street. A search of the vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia and multiple credit cards. Three subjects were arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and outstanding felony warrants.
Outstanding work—keep up the proactive policing! 🚔
Congratulations to Deputy Carrillo who proudly represented the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Stanton in 2025, recovering more than 40 stolen vehicles valued at over $890,000. His outstanding efforts earned him 1st place among all municipalities and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
A true testament to proactive policing, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to the community we serve.
The standard is the standard. đźš” #ocsd #stanton
Congratulations to Deputy Murphy on his well-deserved promotion to Investigator and on being named Deputy of the Year! Your outstanding service and dedication to the city have left a lasting impact on the community and those who have had the privilege to work alongside you.
Your professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence set the standard for others, making you not only an exceptional leader but also a true role model. Wishing you continued success in this next chapter of your career—your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. 👏🚔
On Sunday, April 5, 2026, at around 5:30 a.m., deputies were called to the area of Main Street and Pacific Street in Stanton after reports of a possible dead body.
Deputies arrived and discovered a man, later identified as Anthony Lee Carlos, 37, of Fullerton, deceased from what was determined to be a gunshot wound.
During the investigation, investigators located an illegal gambling house and detained approximately 50 people near Cerritos Avenue and Flower Avenue. Six of those individuals
were arrested for outstanding warrants unrelated to the incident. Multiple illegal gambling machines were removed from the residence and booked as evidence of illegal gambling.
Late on Tuesday, April 7, Sheriff’s Homicide investigators arrested 43-year-old Jeffrey Lynn Clayton of Fullerton on suspicion of homicide and booked him at Orange County Jail. It appears that Carlos and Clayton knew each other prior to the incident. No additional information will be released at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.
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.
Around 5:30 a.m. yesterday, Sunday, April 5, deputies responded to the area of Pacific Street and Main Street in Stanton regarding a report of a dead body. Deputies arrived and confirmed that a male in his 30s was deceased from an apparent homicide. This appears to be an isolated incident with no known ongoing threat to the community.
During the investigation, investigators detained approximately 50 people at a suspected illegal gambling location near Cerritos Avenue and Flower Avenue. Six of those individuals were arrested for outstanding warrants unrelated to the incident. Multiple illegal gambling machines were removed from the residence and booked as evidence of illegal gambling.
The decedent's identity will be disclosed once the coroner has confirmed it and the next of kin have been notified. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen something related to this incident to call Sheriff’s Dispatch at 714-647-7000, OC Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS, or report online through our website at ocsheriff.gov/crimestoppers.
From Theo Lacy to Patrol, from Training Officer to SWAT, from Sergeant to Lieutenant, Captain, and now Commander — your career has been defined by leadership, service, and dedication to both this department and the communities you've served.
You trained us, led us, pushed us, and stood beside us. Whether it was in custody, on patrol, at the range, at the Academy, or leading an entire city, you set the standard for what leadership should look like: professional, humble, and people-first.
Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion to Commander. Thank you for your leadership, your mentorship, and for taking care of the people.
