As far as the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Department is concerned, there is zero-tolerance for distracted drivers. On April 3rd and 16th, Sheriff's Deputies will be cracking down on any and all who are found to be operating hand-held cell phones or other devices while driving. Tickets given out for driving while texting or being otherwise [...]
LOS ANGELES -- MARCH 17, 2013 As many may already know, there are plans for St. Patrick's Day DUI Patrols and Checkpoints in LA County throughout this weekend. St. Patrick's day is certainly a day to celebrate, but with any celebration there are bound to be arrests... But before we get into those details, let's explore a [...]
In Washington, two House Democrats are seeking to decriminalize marijuana and allow individual States to choose how they regulate it. Reps. Earl Blumenaur of Oregon and Jared Soto of Colorado sparked up some interesting conversation when they announced that they would be introducing two new bills to the House in coming weeks. One bill would end the [...]
A Modesto, CA. bail bondsman awaits trial on allegations of holding clients against their will in an effort to extort additional payments from them. As yet, no trial date has been set and Aleo John Pontillo must wait an additional two months to find out if he will stand trial or not. A preliminary hearing [...]
Not many thieves go for the gusto much these days, but on Monday suspected professionals netted $50 million dollars worth of merchandise during a diamond heist in Belgium. A Helvetic Airways jet was set for an 8pm takeoff Monday evening when two automobiles resembling police vehicles approached the plane with flashing lights and sounding their [...]
After receiving a lead in an identity theft case, Santa Clarita Valley Detectives have made one arrest and are actively seeking the community's help in locating another person of interest. The suspect in custody is being charged with six counts is in connection with a crime ring believed to have committed identity theft related crimes [...]
Four members of the University of Alabama's football team the Crimson Tide were arrested and charged with robbery this past Monday. Tyler Hayes and D.J. Pettway were arrested and charged with robbery while Eddie Williams and Brent Calloway were charged with both robbery and credit card fraud. The arrests stem from a couple of incidents in [...]
As of recent events, an ex-critic now heads the California Prison System. Jeffrey Beard was appointed by Governor Brown as secretary of the State Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 4 years after testifying in Federal Court about the dangers of California's overcrowded prisons. Beard is singing a different tune these days. He says that conditions [...]
There has been a recent spate of what are known as 'hot prowl' burglaries in Santa Clarita. 'Hot prowl' is the term given to a burglary (or an attempted burglary) that takes place while the owner of the home is currently at the residence. This kind of crime can be particularly frightening to victims because [...]
On Monday, January 14th, over 100 Santa Clarita residents marched from the City Council Chambers to the Valencia Town Center in the effort to raise awareness of the recently enacted, 911 Good Samaritan Act. The new law gives protection from prosecution to individuals that call 911 to save a life at a location in which drugs [...]
