Orange County Sheriff's Office

Gang member arrested on drug charges

A search warrant led to the arrest of a 44-year-old gang member on drug charges on Jan. 19, reported the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO).

Two people arrested in Vidor on drug charges

A Vidor couple was arrested Jan. 12 on multiple drug charges after the execution of a narcotics search and arrest warrant in the 700 block of Tram Road in Vidor, according to a press release from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO).

Man, Woman arrested after search warrant executed in Vidor

A Vidor couple was arrested Jan. 12 on multiple drug charges after the execution of a narcotics search and arrest warrant in the 700 block of Tram Road in Vidor, according to a press release from the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO).

Juvenile in custody over school threat

A 13-year-old juvenile was taken into custody after allegedly posting a threat on social media. According to a Jan. 6 announcement by Vidor ISD officials, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) was made aware of the juvenile’s threat on Snapchat.

Shot fired at deputy, no injuries

An Orange County Sheriff’s deputy responding to a burglary in progress was uninjured after a homeowner fired a shot at the door on Jan. 4, reported Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney. He reported the deputy responded to a call on South Greenwood, off Highway 105 in Orangefield. The deputy was taken to St.

Escapee captured

The Orange Police Department, Orange County Sheriff's Office, US Marshals, and the Texas Department of Public Safety executed an arrest warrant for Joseph Damon Gorney, an alleged criminal escapee, on Oct. 6.

Alfa Romeo motorist found with 99 pounds of marijuana

Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputies announced the arrest of a 30-year-old woman after finding nearly 100 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop conducted on a 2019 Alfa Romeo.    According to an OCSO report, on Thursday, Sept.

Heroin/fentanyl discovery leads to multi-state charges against Vinton resident

Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) detectives have arrested a Louisiana resident suspected of distributing multiple dangerous drugs – including heroin/fentanyl and methamphetamine – in the Orange County area, where, the agency reports, incidents of trug overdoses have been increasing among users...

Sheriff's office hosts blood drive

The Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) is hosting a "Cuffs and Hoses" blood drive in honor of police officers and firefighters on Thursday, July 29, and they invite Southeast Texans to stop by the Orange office and donate to save lives.