CHP officer arrests kidnapping suspect
California Highway Patrol officers arrested a man suspected of kidnapping a child on Interstate 5 in Gorman Friday. CHP officers first responded to the incident around 3:30 p.m. on northbound…
Couple arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap
A man and a woman from outside of the Santa Clarita Valley were arrested locally Thursday on suspicion they were trying to kidnap someone. Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley…
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Kidnapper in RV pursuit case sentenced to 88 years in prison
A man who kidnapped his two young children and fled from law enforcement in a motorhome last year was sentenced Wednesday to more than 80 years in prison, the Los…
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Man who led police on wild RV chase found guilty of kidnapping, fleeing from cops
A man was found guilty Monday of kidnapping his two young children and fleeing from law enforcement in a motorhome last year, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced.…
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Opening statements set for man accused in last year’s RV pursuit
Opening statements are scheduled to begin Tuesday in the case of alleged armed kidnapper Stephen Merle Houk, found hiding in the empty compartment of a rail car in Barstow at…
Agua Dulce man accused of kidnapping toddler appears in court
An Agua Dulce man accused of kidnapping a toddler at knifepoint from a mobile home in 2016 appeared in court Wednesday. Thomas Ray Dillingham, a 43-year-old construction worker, appeared Wednesday…
Fresno man gets life in prison for the murder of Kimberly Harvill
A Fresno man was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of a woman whose three children were later kidnapped. Alex Valdez, 31,…
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Man accused of kidnapping after allegedly forcing girlfriend into car
A Canyon Country man was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping Wednesday after he allegedly forced his girlfriend into his car. About 10:15 a.m. that day, deputies with the Santa Clarita…
Members of the SCV Sheriff Station COBRA team execute search warrant. courtesy photo, SCV Sheriff.
Man accused of kidnapping, robbery, in alleged gunpoint trip to the store
A Canyon Country man who allegedly told a couple in a car at gunpoint to drive him to a convenience store, then took money from them has been arrested on…
Joshua Robertson convicted of murder and Brittney Humphrey convicted of kidnapping.
Murder trial begins for Fresno man charged in Harvill killing
Prosecutors presented their opening arguments this week in the murder trial of Alex Richard Valdez, accused of killing Kimberly Harvill, whose body was found near Gorman more than two years…
Trial date set for men accused of killing Kim Harvill
A 2019 trial date has been set for two men accused of killing Kimberly Harvill, whose body was found in Gorman more than two years ago. Joshua Aaron Robertson, 29,…
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies surround an older model Winnebago recreation vehicle in the Crossroads Shopping Center parking lot outside the Pei Wei restaurant near the intersection of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard. The RV was the focus of a reported attemtped kidnapping a few blocks away. Austin Dave/The Signal
Prosecutors toss out case against man accused of trying to kidnap toddler
Citing insufficient evidence, prosecutors announced they will not be prosecuting a 60-year-old man accused of trying to snatch a toddler in Valencia earlier this week. On Monday, shortly after 11:09…
Deputies nab man suspected of trying to grab child in Valencia
A man suspected of trying to kidnap a toddler was arrested in Valencia on Monday morning, authorities confirmed. Shortly after 11:09 a.m., a 911 caller reported a man attempting to…
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Suspect in wild motorhome chase to stand trial
An alleged kidnapper who sparked a two-day manhunt through the Santa Clarita Valley and across Southern California was ordered Tuesday to stand trial on the criminal charges filed against him.…
Detective Elliot Uribe and Deputy Jonathan Wilson search a white Toyota Celica as Deputy Javier Guzman makes his way to the front of the car after a pursuit ended on Newhall Avenue at 15th Street near Hart High School on Aug. 3. Austin Dave/The Signal
Rape, kidnap suspect arrested in Newhall following stakeout and pursuit
A man wanted for rape, kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon was arrested at gunpoint in Newhall Friday after deputies staked out a fast food restaurant upon learning the…
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Newhall man accused of trying to kidnap teen in wash
A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnapping after he allegedly grabbed and restrained a teenage girl who had been walking in the Santa Clara River wash. Egenio…
Long Beach man charged with sexually assaulting girl at wedding reception
A Long Beach man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl at a wedding reception in Valencia, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced. Jeff Boulter, 39,…
Long Beach man accused of kidnapping child for molestation
A Long Beach man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of kidnapping a child for child molestation for allegedly exposing himself to a child at a wedding reception. Jeff Lincoln…
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Detectives recap two days chasing fugitive kidnapping suspect
Detectives from several law enforcement agencies gave a blow by blow account of their two-day manhunt for alleged armed kidnapper Stephen Merle Houk, found hiding in the empty compartment of…
Stephen Houk.
Wanted kidnapping suspect found in rail car
Detectives searching for the Stephen Merle Houk in connection with the alleged kidnapping of his daughters following an all-day pursuit of his motorhome from North Hollywood to Bakersfield found…
