Crime

Committee: Ball in supes’ court on juvenile camps

The committee overseeing the decision on where to place the county’s juvenile offenders said it’s waiting to hear back from the Board of Supervisors before making a housing decision, officials said Monday.   During their

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Sheriff’s deputies investigate suspected arson

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were called to the scene early Wednesday after reports regarding a dumpster and several vehicles on fire.   At approximately 6:32 a.m., deputies received reports of a fire on the

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Deputies respond to early-morning burglary

Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies responded to an early-morning commercial burglary early Wednesday morning, resulting in a brief pursuit.  Deputies received a call for service at approximately 2:51 a.m. on the 26800 block of Bouquet Canyon Road, according to deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokeswoman

Ribbon cutting held at new SCV Sheriff’s Station

A large assembly of law enforcement personnel, residents and local dignitaries attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Monday, marking the near end of a multi-year

Gun found after Newhall containment

A gun and clothing believed to belong to two teenage suspects was found following a containment in Newhall on Wednesday.   The containment — which included roadblocks and deputies combing the streets directly

At least one detained following Newhall containment

At least one suspect was detained Wednesday night in connection to a law enforcement containment procedure in Newhall.    At approximately 6:30 p.m., deputies received reports of a possible person armed

Prosecutors decry witness subpoena rule

Prosecutors are expressing frustration at an order from District Attorney George Gascón that prohibits them from compelling witnesses to testify in criminal trials.  The order, which was not included in Gascón’s publicly issued directives