On April 3rd, 2014, at around noon, Redondo Beach police received a call about a possible restraining order violation on Rockefeller Lane. When police arrived upon the scene, the suspect took off running and hid in a business on nearby Artesia Blvd, prompting its closure. With nowhere else to run, the suspect (aptly) named, James Coward, [...]
Imagine a world in which there are three psychics used by law enforcement to predict murders before they happen. As a result, authorities are able to reach the would-be criminal before he is able to fulfill his murderous desires and the intended victim is spared. If that sounds like science fiction, you're right -- it's [...]
California Highway Patrol Most of the DUI checkpoints conducted in the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas are generally held by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. This time around, however, CHP officers from the Newhall area office will be conducting a DUI checkpoint in unincorporated Santa Clarita from 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 21st until 2:30 [...]
St. Patrick's Day fell on a Monday this year, and that means that a lot of holiday revelers spent the weekend prior celebrating. Drinking is synonymous with St. Patrick's Day celebrations, and law enforcement held DUI checkpoints all over the city in order to deter those who might choose to drink and drive, as well [...]
St. Patrick's Day is this coming Monday! It's celebrated on March 17th every year to commemorate the Patron Saint of Ireland and his work in spreading Christianity to the Emerald Isle, and to also celebrate and enjoy Irish culture and heritage. So what are your plans this St. Patrick's Day weekend? If you don't know [...]
In February, a felony traffic stop was made in Valencia after Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station deputies spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Anaheim. Upon questioning, the woman reported that she had purchased the car on craigslist and had the keys and pink slip to prove it. The woman was only detained for [...]
A self-proclaimed gang member was arrested on Valentine's day by Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies after allegedly stabbing a victim five times with a screwdriver. According to reports, Juan Jose Cortez, approached a man who was exiting his vehicle outside of an Altadena restaurant. An argument ensued, followed shortly thereafter by Cortez removing his shirt and claiming to be [...]
Do you have a gift for your Valentine picked out already? Here in sunny Los Angeles, Valentine's Day is a holiday in which we can choose many destinations in which to celebrate, be it the beach, the mountains or in the city. This is the day we pay special attention to those who have captured [...]
On a Tuesday night this past October, in an unincorporated portion of the Santa Clarita Valley, a woman was kidnapped from her car in a parking lot. Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station deputies received a report from one of the victim's loved ones and immediately made contact with the victim's family to investigate the kidnapping. According [...]
Overall, the crime rate in Santa Clarita is pretty low. Unlike other areas in and around Los Angeles County, residents can walk the streets pretty much anywhere in the valley without fear of experiencing gang-related crimes, pick-pocketing, etc. However, 2013 has seen the occurrence of burglaries rise in the SCV. According to FBI data, burglaries in [...]
