With the recent tragedy in Paris still fresh in the minds of the world, law enforcement agencies are stepping up their efforts to respond to similar threats. On Thursday, November 19, deputies working out of the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station held a first-responder training exercise from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The exercise included deputies, local [...]
Thanksgiving is a little over 2-weeks away, leaving most of us planning our holiday celebrations. Law enforcement are making plans too - but not for roast turkey. This weekend, the LASD and local police departments will be holding DUI checkpoints throughout Los Angeles County in an attempt to deter would-be drunk drivers from getting behind [...]
Most of us are well-aware that using fake or false evidence in a California Court proceeding is a bad idea. Even if you know the person is guilty, but there just isn't the right type of evidence to prove it in a court of law, making or providing false evidence can not only lead to the [...]
Halloween is rapidly approaching, and there's no doubt that excitement among kids all over the Santa Clarita Valley has reached a fever-pitch. With the prospect of staying out after dark, dressing up in scary/fun costumes and going from house-to-house to ask for free candy, who can blame them? For parents, though, Halloween night can sometimes [...]
On Sunday, October 25th, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station will be holding it's 26th Annual Haunted Jailhouse from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event goers will enjoy spooky sheriff's station displays, costume contests for all age groups, music, food trucks, a petting zoo and game booths provided by non-profit groups around Santa Clarita. There [...]
October is domestic violence month; a month set aside to raise awareness of domestic violence and to commemorate its victims. The Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita held its 4th Annual Purple Walk of Strength this month, an event in which over 200 people showed up to raise money for the center and support victims. [...]
The slew of recent incidents involving pedestrians and vehicle collisions over the past several months has prompted Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies to begin focusing on enforcing vehicle code violations. According to deputy Kevin Duxbury, deputies will be "watching some of the more problem intersections, conduct traffic stops, pedestrian stops and write citations." Deputies will [...]
Well, football season is in full-swing, and it appears that some enterprising thieves in the Santa Clarita Valley have been taking tailgating to an unfortunate extreme. According to law enforcement officials, 9 victims have come forward over the past 10-months and reported that the tailgates have been stolen. The thefts don't appear to be targeted, as [...]
The government has been using drones for warfare and surveillance for years, and recently the public has gotten in on the action. Drones, or pilot-less aircraft, have been seen over major sports events, neighborhoods, protests and rallies all over the country. The public has been uneasy, at best, at the rise of drone use over [...]
Recently, several female hikers have reported being stalked by an unidentified male while traversing a popular San Bernardino County hiking trail. A woman who was hiking Blue Mountain Trail on Saturday, September 12th, reported that she was stalked by a man in his 40s with a dark complexion and medium build. The man was driving [...]
