California Judge Arrested in Wife’s Shooting Death

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was arrested after police found his wife shot dead in their home in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 3, 2023. Courtesy of Anaheim Police Department

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was arrested on suspicion of murder in the fatal shooting of his wife at their Anaheim Hills home, authorities said on Aug. 4.

Anaheim Police Department officers arrested Mr. Ferguson, 72, after they were called to his home just after 8 p.m. on August 3 at the 8500 block of E. Canyon Vista Dr. regarding reports of a shooting.