Deputies thank SCV businesses for Toy Drive help
January 1, 2019
Local sheriff’s deputies who took on the Santa Claus role this past Christmas helping out with the station’s annual holiday toy rive have compiled a long list of SCV businesses
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Motorcyclist hurt in collision with car
January 1, 2019
A motorcyclist was injured and taken to the hospital Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle crash in Castaic. The traffic collision, which involved a motorcycle and a black Honda Civic, happened
Coroner IDs two victims who died in fatal I-5 crash
December 29, 2018
Investigators have identified two of the victims who died in a fatal Interstate 5 traffic collision Friday as 18-year-old Audrey Barba, of Palmdale, and 49-year-old Antoine Kendrick, whose city of
Deputies arrest suspect in connection with Saugus bank robbery
December 29, 2018
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a man they believe robbed a Saugus bank Friday after claiming to have a gun. At approximately 10:35 p.m. Friday, suspect Joel Salazar,
Deputies arrest suspect in connection with multiple Newhall arson fires
December 29, 2018
After a weeklong investigation, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station patrol deputies arrested a suspect Thursday they believe to be responsible for a string of arson fires that occurred last week.
Deputies investigate bank robbery in Saugus
December 28, 2018
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a reported bank robbery that occurred Friday afternoon in which a man fled on foot after claiming to have a gun. Shortly
Sheriff’s deputies release new details on triple shooting, witnesses sought
December 27, 2018
New details have been released about the triple shooting on Wednesday night that left three victims hospitalized, and Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help with
UPDATED: Deputies investigate shooting of three victims dropped off at Henry Mayo
December 26, 2018
UPDATE as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday: Sheriff’s officials on Thursday morning said the Wednesday night shooting remains under investigation. It was confirmed that three gunshot victims were taken by car
Wife stabs husband in Newhall mobile home park dispute
December 26, 2018
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a 41-year-old woman after a domestic issue reportedly turned violent early Christmas morning. Deputies were called to the scene at 2:50 a.m. after
Roadside shrine a reminder for motorists to slow down
December 21, 2018
As Christmas trees go, the spindly leafless sapling between the sidewalk and Bouquet Canyon Road at Seco Canyon Road might easily go unnoticed by motorists traveling through the busy intersection.
Nearly 60 speeding citations handed out last week
December 19, 2018
Traffic deputies, responding to concerns voiced over a particularly troublesome stretch of road, issued close to 60 citations for speeding last week. Between Dec. 9 and 15, deputies with the
Human trafficking suspect sought by detectives
December 19, 2018
Detectives assigned to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Human Trafficking Bureau and the Regional Human Trafficking Task Force want the public’s help in locating a man suspected of pimping
Detectives seek help in alleged fuel theft case
December 19, 2018
Detectives are looking for victims who had fuel stolen from business vehicles following the arrest Monday of a Saugus man suspected of fuel theft. Michael Pletz, 49, was arrested Monday
Supervisors launch probe into use of force, pepper spray, at juvenile halls
December 18, 2018
County supervisors have called for investigation into the use of force, and particularly the use of pepper spray, on kids placed in juvenile halls and probation camps. Citing a recent
Knife-wielding suspect taken into custody
December 18, 2018
A man who allegedly wielded a knife during a confrontation with another man was arrested at gunpoint late Tuesday afternoon, prompting a couple of witnesses to seek shelter in nearby
Caltrans reopens I-5 lane in Castaic to avoid holiday traffic nightmare
December 18, 2018
To avoid a return to the nightmare of Thanksgiving weekend traffic, Caltrans is reopening the closed-for-construction lane on Interstate 5 in Castaic just in time for the Christmas weekend traffic.
County reviews complaint about notice of water board nomination
December 18, 2018
The nomination of former 38th District Assemblyman Dante Acosta to the SCV Water Agency board of directors has hit a snag, as it is now being reviewed by the county’s
Specially assembled ‘retail squad’ arrests 9
December 17, 2018
One of the specialty squads assembled by Capt. Robert Lewis in response to identified crime trends — in this case, a team assigned to address crime at retail stores —
Porch pirates targeted by law enforcement
December 17, 2018
Porch pirates stealing packages delivered to Santa Clarita Valley doorsteps are proving to be this holiday season’s prime culprit for law enforcement. “Thieves are always on the lookout for an
Toddler injured in fall from second floor window
December 14, 2018
A 2-year-old child who reportedly fell from the second floor of a residence in Canyon Country was taken by ambulance to Northridge Hospital Medical Center Friday. Shortly after 11:30 a.m.,