A recent report detailing case statistics of District Attorney Gascón's first year in office has shown an interesting change from his predecessor. Last year, 4,180 cases were referred to his office from the SCV. However, 2,621 were declined - meaning the DA's office chose not to file any charges. That's a 62.7% declination rate. During [...]
On Tuesday, February 8th, a man from Newhall was arrested after allegedly damaging his neighbor's car and then resisting arrest. According to reports, it all started shortly before 7 pm when the suspect threw a rock at his neighbor's car, causing damage. The suspect then tried to assault the victim. The victim's girlfriend tried to [...]
On Tuesday, January 4th, two suspects allegedly robbed a man who had just used an ATM outside the Walgreens on Lyons Ave. in Newhall. According to reports, the incident began with the victim using the ATM and walking back to his car. On his way back, the two suspects approached him, one of whom had [...]
It's been a long year for a lot of us, and as 2021 comes to a close we can look with a hopeful eye at what 2022 may bring. This New Year's Eve is likely going to be a lot like last New Year's Eve - that is, worry over the new Omicron variant of [...]
As we get closer to Christmas, a lot of folks are going to be out and about doing their last-minute shopping. Unfortunately, identity thieves are going to be out in force trying to take advantage of their last chance during the holiday rush. Below are a few ways to help protect yourself from identity thieves [...]
By now you've probably heard about the smash and grab robberies that have been happening in various cities and states. Recently, Los Angeles police arrested 14 people suspected of participating in these crimes around the city. However, with zero bail policies still in place, the suspects were quickly released after booking and processing. LAPD Chief [...]
Recently, a Newhall man was arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment after it was reported that he locked his girlfriend in a shed in his backyard. According to reports, the couple was having problems and, after an argument, the woman was physically assaulted. After that, the suspect locked the victim in a shed, where she [...]
Your right to bail is guaranteed by the 8th Amendment of the US Constitution. As a result, it's possible to obtain an SCV Bail Bond for someone who has been arrested on a probation violation. What Is Probation? Probation is when someone who has been convicted of a crime is released from imprisonment and subject [...]
If you think you may have a warrant out for your arrest, you may be living in a constant state of anxiety. Living this way isn't going to fix the situation, you have to act. When you turn yourself in, it gives you the opportunity to take charge of your life and move on. Below [...]
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held outside the new SCV Sheriff Station and Jail on Golden Valley Road. The new station will feature several upgrades over the existing one, including a larger Type I (as opposed to the existing Type II) jail facility, state-of-the-art technology, a full maintenance facility, and much more. The current SCV Sheriff [...]
