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Lately, the SCV Sheriff Station deputies have taken it upon themselves to patrol the parking lots of local businesses in the wee hours of the morning to increase police presence and, hopefully, spot would-be criminals. Their efforts bore fruit this week when, according to an SCV Sheriff Report, they arrested an individual behind a business…

On Friday, October 37th, deputies working out of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station were patrolling in Castaic when they recognized suspected burglar A. Diaz sitting in a parked car. When deputies arrested Diaz, they brought him to the SCV Sheriff Station where he was booked and processed. On Tuesday, October 31st, Diaz was officially…

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a kidnapping suspect. Below is the call to action taken from the SCV Sheriff Station’s Facebook Page: SCV Sheriff’s Detective Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Kidnapping Suspect; Composite Sketch Released Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are releasing a composite sketch of…

In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 18, a witness described seeing three individuals opening a community mailbox on Newhall Ranch Road and transferring its contents to their vehicle. The next day, deputies spotted a vehicle matching the description of the one used in the mail theft and conducted a traffic stop. Upon searching…

The man arrested after 5-hour standoff with police in Santa Clarita is being charged with assault with a deadly weapon. According to reports, police responded to a domestic disturbance call at the 15000 block of Poppy Meadow at 1:05 am. Witnesses state that the disturbance began with an argument. As the argument got more intense,…

In the early morning hours of Saturday, December 10th, a Saugus resident was awakened by  pounding at the front door of his family’s home. When the man, who asked only to be identified as Matt, went to the door and looked out, he saw someone with their back to the door, pointing a gun at…

Early on Friday, November 4th, Santa Clarita deputies received a call alleging that someone in a silver Mercedes had pointed a gun at the caller. Deputies searched for the car starting at around 2:30 pm, but weren’t initially able to locate it. As luck would have it, a couple deputies came across a silver Mercedes in…

In the early morning hours of Sunday October 16, the owner of a home on the 25000 block of Via Desca in Santa Clarita was outside smoking a cigarette when he was approached by someone wearing a clown mask and brandishing a machete. The homeowner then fired off a round into the air, which spooked…

An unfortunate turn of events on Tuesday started with a man being caught with his pants down and ended with identity theft charges. According to police, a man was observed urinating near a bridge at the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Valencia Boulevard in Santa Clarita. Deputies conducted a patrol check which included a…

Earlier this week, a Santa Clarita business owner reported that he was the target of a phone scam. The victim’s report describes receiving a call from someone claiming to be from Southern California Edison who told the victim that, if he did not immediately pay the past due amount on his account, power would be…

On New Year’s Day, firefighters in Santa Clarita received a call about a brush fire located in Placerita Canyon, near Sand Canyon Road in Canyon Country. When they arrived, firefighters didn’t see any signs of a fire, but when they went to investigate, they discovered a large marijuana growing operation. Investigators reported that people were…

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…

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…

Early in the morning this Wednesday, August 26, a heat alert was issued for the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley and parts of the LA Basin. The alert isn’t set to expire until Friday, August 28th and until that time, dangerously high temperatures will require that folks take extra…

The 5th Amendment guarantees the right to bail, and the 8th Amendment assures that the cost of bailing someone out won’t be excessive. However, just because the right to bail is guaranteed doesn’t necessarily mean there won’t be any strings attached. Let’s say for example, an individual is arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and taken…

The “War on Drugs” is fought on many fronts, and in September, the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station will be initiating a program to inform Santa Clarita teens about the perils of drug use. The program is being instituted by Deputy William Velek of the Juvenile Intervention Team and will include a sequence of classes designed…

The Fourth of July is this Saturday, and the City of Santa Clarita has a lot of activities planned. Beginning at 7:00 in the morning, the Santa Clarita Runner’s Club will be hosting the Independence Day 5k and 10k runs along the parade route. Whether you’re a seasoned runner with countless miles under your belt…