Read more about the article Man detained after incident on Santa Clarita bus
Deputies detain a man suspected of assaulting a bus driver near the Newhall Metrolink Station. Austin Dave/The Signal

Man detained after incident on Santa Clarita bus

A Santa Clarita Transit commuter bus headed for North Hollywood was held up Friday as deputies investigated an assault, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred near the Newhall Metrolink Station shortly…

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Read more about the article Butter knife sparks full and committed response by deputies
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies responded to reports of an assault with a knife at the Westfield Valencia Towncenter Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Butter knife sparks full and committed response by deputies

Sheriff’s deputies converged on a Valencia intersection in more than half a dozen patrol cars Tuesday, responding to a witness report of an attempted assault by a man armed with…

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Read more about the article Supervisors challenge LASD Sheriff over reinstatement
File photo. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Dan Watson/The Signal

Supervisors challenge LASD Sheriff over reinstatement

After grilling L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva about domestic violence and the gravity of firing sworn officers, three county supervisors challenged his reinstatement of a deputy fired for domestic abuse.…

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Read more about the article Deputies thank SCV businesses for Toy Drive help
A couple of SCV Sheriff Station deputies pause for a moment beside some of the toys collected during the Toy Drive. photo courtesy SCV Sheriff Station.

Deputies thank SCV businesses for Toy Drive help

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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Read more about the article Porch pirates targeted by law enforcement
Porch bait. Packages used by deputies to catch porch pirates. Courtesy photo SCV Sheriff Station.

Porch pirates targeted by law enforcement

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…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s Department Aims to Deter Holiday Property Crime with “Stolen Collection” Campaign
The Santa Clarita Sheriff's Department has created the "Stolen Collection" campaign to bring awareness to property crimes during the holiday season. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department

Sheriff’s Department Aims to Deter Holiday Property Crime with “Stolen Collection” Campaign

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s department has begun a new awareness campaign, urging residents not to let their purchases and possessions become part of this season’s “Stolen Collection.”

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Read more about the article Out-of-town couple accused of stealing at Six Flags
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies respond to Six Flags Magic Mountain in response to suspected thieves. courtesy photo SCV Sheriff's Station.

Out-of-town couple accused of stealing at Six Flags

Local deputies are applauding observant security staff at Six Flags Magic Mountain for alerting them to an out-of-town couple believed to be stealing purses and personal property set aside at…

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Read more about the article Store managers invited to sheriff’s ‘Business Alliance’
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Store managers invited to sheriff’s ‘Business Alliance’

Officials at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will be holding a class in shoplifting — not a “how-to” class, but rather a “how to prevent” it class. On Wednesday,…

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Read more about the article Drug Task Force unveiled amid fatal overdose investigation
Sheriff's Detective Bill Velek searches an older model Honda Civic Hybrid at the scene of a suspected fatal drug overdose near Spruce Street and 12th Street in Newhall. Austin Dave/The Signal

Drug Task Force unveiled amid fatal overdose investigation

Members of a new specialized federal drug task force began investigating the apparent drug overdose death of a man in Newhall on Tuesday. The deceased man, whose identity has not…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Deputies examine ‘suspicious package’ at bank, deem package safe
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Albert White sets up a police line outside a Wells Fargo on the 24400 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. Cory Rubin/The Signal

UPDATE: Deputies examine ‘suspicious package’ at bank, deem package safe

A report of a suspicious package found inside a bank, across the street from the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall has prompted a precautionary response by local sheriff’s deputies. “As…

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Read more about the article Law enforcement changes tactics in combatting drunk driving
In all, three of the 23 arrests involved motorists accused of DUI causing injury, and 11 were for motorists with prior DUI convictions.

Law enforcement changes tactics in combatting drunk driving

Motorists might notice fewer DUI checkpoints on Santa Clarita Valley roads in the next year, but it doesn’t represent a change in priorities for deputies and officers — just a…

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