According to authorities in Simi Valley, a suspected drug dealer was using a drone to deliver heroin to customers. On Friday, March 19th, law enforcement officers finished their investigation into their suspect, J. Piani, of Simi Valley, after it was believed he was selling methamphetamines and heroin. When officers arrested the suspect on Friday, the…

According to the Ventura County Sheriff, seven people were arrested (and two are currently being sought) in connection with a human trafficking ring that was being run out of several Southern California businesses in three separate counties. In January, police in Ventura County received reports that a human trafficking ring, which provided both sex services…

Recently, a 22-year-old suspect was arrested in Ventura on several narcotics charges after deputies working proactively found a heap of controlled substances, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and Xanax, as well as evidence of narcotics sales and a loaded unregistered firearm. The arrest began as many do, with a traffic stop being conducted. When deputies spoke with…

On Thursday, January 28th, a multi-property search warrant was executed at 7 am. The warrant was executed at one site in Thousand Oaks and at seven others in Oxnard. During their search, authorities discovered gang-related graffiti, about 50 cans of spray paint, and several replica and real firearms. Two weapons – a rifle, and a…

On January 20th, Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies received an anonymous tip via L.A. Crimestoppers about a possible marijuana grow house in Canyon Country. Deputies were able to obtain and serve a search warrant on the property and, once inside, they found that every room in the house was being used to grow marijuana. They…

Recently, a Newhall man was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment after it was discovered he was driving drunk with an 11-year-old in the car. According to reports, deputies received several notifications at around 2pm Friday of a collision that occurred at the intersection of Soledad Cyn. and Crossglade Ave. in Canyon Country. When deputies…

An off-duty police officer helped Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies capture a couple from Van Nuys who are believed to have been stealing packages. It was the off-duty officer who first contacted the SCV Sheriff Station to report the suspects. Deputies responded to the area. When they spoke to the off-duty officer, he said that…

Recently, three people were detained regarding a Camero that was allegedly stolen. According to reports, the deputies from the SCV Sheriff Station responded to a call about a stolen vehicle, and located it on the roads. The driver was arrested by the deputies on charges of driving a stolen vehicle as well as embezzlement charges….

Another vandalism suspect was arrested in Newhall on Tuesday, December 15th. According to reports, deputies working out of the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station began receiving reports at around 12:40 pm from the Bonanza Liquor Store on the corner of Main and Market. The witness described the suspect as using a magazine rack to destroy the…

Recently, Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies responded to a call of reported vandalism on the 28000 block of Smyth Drive. Upon their arrival, the victim reported that an act of vandalism may have occurred. A hole was cut in the gas tank and fuel line of the victim’s vehicle through which their gas was stolen….

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced sweeping restrictions on gatherings, business, and travel. The mayor is asking Californians to “cancel everything’ in the wake of a severe spike in Corona Virus cases, with the state quickly approaching its limit on hospital beds. Last Wednesday, there was reported…

Recently, deputies with the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station Crime Impact Team were performing a crime suppression operation in Santa Clarita in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 24th. As a part of the operation, deputies performed a traffic stop for undisclosed reasons, when they discovered three males in possession of tools used to remove…

On Saturday, November 14th, deputies from the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station were patrolling near Newhall Ranch Road and the 5 freeway when they spotted a speeding motorcyclist with a broken tail light. A stop was conducted and, after a further search of the driver’s belongings, the deputies discovered an unregistered AR-15 rifle with an illegal…

On Tuesday, November 3rd, Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies received a report of a possible assault. According to reports, the suspect, W. Hawkins, 37, of Canyon Country, whom it is believed has a drug problem, was causing a disturbance outside his parents’ home. The suspect pushed the father down when he was asked to come…

On the morning of Tuesday, October 20, a Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputy patrolling McBean made a routine traffic stop after noticing a motorist with a broken tail light. After questioning the motorist and passenger, the deputy learned that the passenger was on active parole, so the deputy initiated a parole compliance search. After searching…

The Corona Virus has upended life as we know it. While residents of a few California Counties are able to go about life in a more or less normal fashion, many of us have had to make do with what’s available – which isn’t much. When it comes to law enforcement, perhaps one of the…

In 2018, then-Governor Jerry Brown signed into law SB10, effectively making cash bail illegal in California. However, the bail industry was able to quickly obtain enough signatures to put a referendum on SB10 on the ballot in the form of Proposition 25. If Prop 25 passes, the changes made to California’s criminal justice system under…

A Valencia man faces charges of  trespassing and vandalism stemming from an incident that occurred on September 4th. The suspect, C. Keoshian, of Valencia, was arrested after deputies responded to a call in Canyon Country reporting a home invasion and shots fired. According to reports, the suspect made his way into the home and continued…

On Wednesday, September 23rd, SCV Sheriff Station deputies responded to a call at a Newhall business where a man was allegedly staring at young girls. When police investigated further, they found that the man was not only staring at the girls but that he had stood in front of them while masturbating. The suspect, C.L….

Do you remember SB10? It was passed in 2018 and sold to voters as a way to deal with the “unfair” bail system. What it actually did was give more power to judges, more money for probation departments, and end the use of money bail. In place of money bail, judges would be granted much…