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10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office!

Whether you’re trick-or-treating, celebrating with friends and family, or heading out for the night, remember to celebrate safely and look out for those around you. If you see anything suspicious or encounter an emergency, contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

10/31/2026

Not every porch light should be on tonight.

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is committed to keeping children safe this Halloween. Through Operation Boo, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and local law enforcement work to ensure certain s*x offenders on parole comply with special Halloween restrictions designed to protect children.

Help keep children safe tonight. Visit www.meganslaw.ca.gov to search for registered s*x offenders in your area. If you suspect someone is violating their Halloween restrictions, contact local law enforcement immediately.

10/30/2026

Former Garden Grove Police Sergeant and President of Police Union Charged with Kidnapping Fellow Officer to Sexually Assault Her, Sexually Assaulting Civilian Police Employee

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former Garden Grove police sergeant who retired while under investigation for s*xual harassment has been charged with s*xually assaulting a fellow officer and another department employee, including kidnapping one of the women from a bar to s*xually assault her after they celebrated completing their police officer probation.

Charles “Chuck” William Starnes, III, 52, was charged on October 16, 2026, with one felony count of kidnapping to commit a s*x offense, one felony count of s*xual pe*******on by a foreign object by force, one felony count of s*xual pe*******on by a foreign object by intoxicating and controlled substance, and one felony count of assault with intent to commit a s*xual offense.

He faces a maximum sentence of seven years to life plus 14 years in state prison if convicted on all counts. Starnes lateraled to the Garden Grove Police Department in 2005 after working as a deputy with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. He previously served as the president of the Garden Grove Police Officers’ Association and served as a sergeant in the Garden Grove Police Department’s Traffic Operations Unit from 2025 until he retired in May 2026 while on administrative leave.

Starnes was arrested on a warrant early Thursday morning by the U.S. Marshals Service in cooperation with the California Highway Patrol. The criminal charges against Starnes were unsealed by an Orange County Superior Court judge today.

Starnes is accused of s*xually assaulting a fellow officer in March 2007 at a Stanton bar when she left the women’s restroom. Starnes is accused of dragging the woman out of the bar and into the parking lot where he continued the assault until being stopped by two fellow officers.

In March 2020, Starnes is accused of s*xually assaulting a female civilian police employee on a car ride back from an “off probation” party at a Long Beach bar while driving to the Garden Grove Police Department Stress Release Center, a makeshift bar/lounge for police personnel run by the police association.

“The badge is not a shield from accountability, and we are grateful that these acts of s*xual violence have finally come to light so that justice can be pursued on behalf of these victims who suffered in silence,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “Sexual assault is an act of cowardice, and it takes incredible courage for victims to come forward and speak out against someone in a position of power.”

Senior Deputy District Attorney Sarah Rahman of the Sexual Assault Unit is prosecuting this case.

10/30/2026

Look suspicious? Don’t eat it.

Before your children dig into their Halloween haul, check their candy and treats. Throw away anything that is unwrapped, opened, tampered with, or looks suspicious. Never eat an unknown substance or anything that could be mistaken for candy.

No sour surprises this Halloween.

10/29/2026

Celebrate safely this Halloween.

Parents, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office reminds you to put safety first when choosing your child’s costume. Choose bright or reflective clothing that makes children visible to drivers, avoid masks that obstruct their vision, and make sure costumes fit properly to prevent trips and falls.

Avoid costumes with cords, drawstrings, capes, or other loose material around the neck that could become caught and pose a strangulation hazard.

10/29/2026

Are you ready to take the next step in your prosecutorial career?

Every single day, prosecutors at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office fight to protect the innocent, uphold justice, and keep Orange County safe. Bring your experience and expertise to an office committed to holding criminals accountable and protecting the residents of Orange County.

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10/28/2026

They answer the call without hesitation, putting their own lives on the line to protect and save others.

When emergencies strike, first responders are there when we need them most.

On National First Responders Day, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office honors and thanks the brave men and women who work tirelessly to keep Orange County safe.

To our law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, dispatchers, and all those who answer the call to serve: Thank you for your courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to protecting others.

10/28/2026

Padres, necesitan entender los peligros provocados por las bicicletas y motocicletas eléctricas hacia nuestros jóvenes.

Las bicicletas y motocicletas eléctricas, son la causa número 1 de visitas a los cuartos de emergencia en los hospitales del Condado de Orange.

El investigador Jose Flores, de la Fiscalía del Condado de Orange acompañó a Mirthala Salinas para tocar el tema de los peligros, con las bicicletas y motocicletas eléctricas ilegales y la importancia de asegurarnos que los que las conducen y los padres sean responsables y tengan a contabilidad.

La seguridad de nuestras comunidades es la responsabilidad de todos. Para más información sobre bicicletas eléctricas o motocicletas eléctricas, visite la pagina oficial de Seguridad y Transito del Estado de California.

10/28/2026

Nanny Captured on Nanny Cam Repeatedly Striking and Violently Shaking Two-Month-Old Baby Charged with 10 Felony Counts of Child Abuse

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A nanny for an Irvine family who was captured on a nanny cam repeatedly striking and violently shaking a two-month-old baby over a three-week period while caring for the infant has been charged with 10 felony counts of child abuse.

Iara Dossantos Bomfim, 29, of Anaheim, was arrested on October 23, 2026, by the Irvine Police Department after she returned from her native Brazil and was attempting to set up another Care.com account to advertise her nanny services. Bomfim fled to Brazil on July 12, 2026, the day after the baby’s mother discovered the abuse recorded on the family’s nanny cam.

On July 11, 2026, the baby’s mother checked her nanny cam footage after she heard her three-month-old son scream and went into the nursery to see if he was ok. Bomfim assured her everything was fine, but when the baby’s mother reviewed the nanny cam footage she saw Bomfim sitting on a yoga ball and violently bouncing the baby as his head and neck bounced back and forth and side to side. Bomfim is then seen punching the baby in the back of the head with a closed fist.

A review of the last 30 days of the nanny cam footage revealed Bomfim violently punching, hitting, and shaking the baby starting on June 17, 2026, when he was just two months and 10 days old and continuing until he was three months and five days old. In one instance the baby is seen falling off the bed headfirst while Bomfim was caring for him and, on another day, Bomfim is seen forcefully throwing the baby on the bed.

Bomfim has pleaded not guilty and is currently being held in lieu of $500,000 bail. She faces a maximum sentence of 18 years in state prison if convicted on all counts.

“This family’s nightmare began the moment a monster disguised as a loving nanny walked through their front door with open arms to care for their brand-new baby, and this should serve as a powerful reminder to parents everywhere that evil can hide behind the friendliest of smiles and the heartiest of laughs,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “Whether it is a nanny, a coach, a music teacher, a tutor, anyone who is around your child should be fully vetted and anything suspicious must be reported to law enforcement. Abuse lurks in the shadows, and it is up to all of us to shine a light on it and shield the voiceless and the defenseless from harm.”

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