Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida We serve and protect 1.4 million Orange County residents and 75 million annual visitors.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Use of Social Media Sites
If a social media site used by the Orange County Sheriff's Office allows for comments to be posted by the public, OCSO reserves the right to edit or remove content based on the criteria listed below. The purpose of any Sheriff’s Office social media site is to facilitate a moderated online discussion directly relating to topics posted by OCSO

. Criteria to edit or remove content:
• Comments not topically related to the initial posting
• Profane language or content
• Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation
• Sexual content or links to sexual content
• Solicitations of commerce
• Conduct that is unlawful or encourages unlawful conduct
• Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public, public systems, or the Orange County Sheriff's Office’s in any manner
• Content that violates a copyright, trademark or other legal ownership interest of any other party
• Campaign information from a candidate for elected office or information related to a candidate’s personal campaign

Our detectives have stopped a predator and now, we are asking for your help.We received a tip from the National Center f...
06/19/2026

Our detectives have stopped a predator and now, we are asking for your help.

We received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that Jose Cartagena sexually abused a small child. Detectives quickly took action and arrested Cartagena. He now faces the following charges:

Use of a child in a sexual performance
Sexual Battery on a child under 12
Transmission of Child Po*******hy
Possession of Material Depicting Sexual Performance by a child
Unlawful use of a two-way communication device

During our investigation, detectives have determined there may be additional victims in this case. If you or anyone you know communicated with Cartagena, we urge you to call us at 407-836-4357.

Today, we honor freedom and celebrate resilience. Happy Juneteenth!June 19, 1865, marks the day when the last enslaved p...
06/19/2026

Today, we honor freedom and celebrate resilience. Happy Juneteenth!

June 19, 1865, marks the day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

This day is a time to reflect, learn, and take action toward justice.
❤️💛💚

06/18/2026

OCSO Intelligence agents have arrested a woman who used her access to a sensitive court database to warn members of a drug trafficking organization that investigators were closing in and had secured arrest warrants.

Crystal Lawson, 32, was granted access to the Comprehensive Case Information System (CCIS) database as part of her job as a Juvenile Probation Officer for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice when she was hired in February 2022. Later that year, she was terminated from that job after she was arrested for battery. But her access to those databases was not cut off.

Between January and May of 2026, Lawson unlawfully accessed the database 106 times, specifically to search for active criminal cases that involved members of a Drug Trafficking Organization that was under active criminal investigation.

In the case of the DTO, Lawson was able to find multiple active, un-served arrest warrants, searched for and identified co-defendants in the criminal case, and leaked active arrest warrants to members and associates of the DTO. These leaks resulted in lost evidence, unrecovered assets, and at least one flight to avoid arrest.

Lawson faces 113 felony counts of Computer Crimes – Unauthorized Access. Each count is punishable by up to five years in prison.

Few things are worse than victimizing the elderly. And when it’s done by someone whose job it is to care for seniors, it...
06/18/2026

Few things are worse than victimizing the elderly. And when it’s done by someone whose job it is to care for seniors, it’s even more infuriating!

Sabine Perrin, a Certified Nursing Assistance, worked at an Assisted Living Facility where she was TRUSTED to care after elderly folks in our community. Instead, she STOLE a 74-year-old patient’s debit card, and withdrew more than $1500 from ATMs. Perrin, 56, faces one count of Theft from a Person Over 65, and five counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card.

Our detectives will never stop working hard to protect the most vulnerable in our community.

At 105 years young, Doris proved that age is just a number.During the Women’s Self-Defense Course at the Taft Community ...
06/18/2026

At 105 years young, Doris proved that age is just a number.

During the Women’s Self-Defense Course at the Taft Community Center, Doris shared that dancing is what keeps her strong. She even proudly raised her fist to show everyone just how strong she still is.

This course hosted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit, bringing together women of all ages to learn valuable self-defense skills, and Doris was an inspiring reminder that determination, confidence, and a positive attitude know no age limit. We were honored to have her stop by and share her incredible spirit with us. 💪💙

06/18/2026

With their OCSO Community Crime Prevention Award, co-founders Frankie Ford, Dalmane Gray and Marcus James were able to furnish the Redemption Home's fifth house, a home dedicated to children with developmental delays and autism.

We're grateful to support organizations that are making a difference in our community.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Team hosted its Summer Safety Pop-Up at Lake Weston Apartments!This ...
06/17/2026

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Team hosted its Summer Safety Pop-Up at Lake Weston Apartments!

This event gave Orange County residents and attendees the opportunity to learn important safety tips while enjoying ice cream, popcorn, and our state-of-the-art gaming trailer. 🎮🍦🍿

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun day with our team. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at future community events! ⭐

OCSO personnel were honored to attend the 5th Annual Getting In Good Trouble Awards and Scholarship Luncheon.We are prou...
06/17/2026

OCSO personnel were honored to attend the 5th Annual Getting In Good Trouble Awards and Scholarship Luncheon.

We are proud to support our community and the future through education. Thank you to the community leaders, educators, and supporters who continue to inspire, mentor, and empower our youth. Your dedication helps shape the next generation of leaders, and we are grateful to be part of this important mission.

06/17/2026

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is looking for dedicated men and women to join our team.

Do you have what it takes to serve with honor, integrity, and courage?

Apply today and start your career in law enforcement at: www.ocso.com/careers

Both Sworn and Civilian Positions Available⭐️

Too many online meetups end in armed robbery; don’t let it happen to you.If you're buying or selling items from someone ...
06/16/2026

Too many online meetups end in armed robbery; don’t let it happen to you.

If you're buying or selling items from someone you met online, protect yourself by using our E-Commerce Exchange Zone at OCSO headquarters:

📍 2500 W. Colonial Drive

It’s a safe, well-monitored location designed for these kinds of exchanges.

🚨 If someone refuses to meet at a law enforcement location, consider it a red flag.

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2500 West Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL
32804

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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