Santa Clarita News

In February, a felony traffic stop was made in Valencia after Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station deputies spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Anaheim. Upon questioning, the woman reported that she had purchased the car on craigslist and had the keys and pink slip to prove it. The woman was only detained for…

On a Tuesday night this past October, in an unincorporated portion of the Santa Clarita Valley, a woman was kidnapped from her car in a parking lot. Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station deputies received a report from one of the victim’s loved ones and immediately made contact with the victim’s family to investigate the kidnapping. According…

Overall, the crime rate in Santa Clarita is pretty low. Unlike other areas in and around Los Angeles County, residents can walk the streets pretty much anywhere in the valley without fear of experiencing gang-related crimes, pick-pocketing, etc. However, 2013 has seen the occurrence of burglaries rise in the SCV. According to FBI data, burglaries in…

This Tuesday, people in SCV will be celebrating in many ways to bring in the new year, 2014. New Year’s Eve is a time of new beginnings, hope, and optimism for a lot of people. It’s an opportunity to put behind them whatever trials and tribulations they faced during the preceding year and put their…

For most of us, Christmas is a time of giving.  For thieves, though, it is a time of taking. At some point between December 6th and 8th, about 100 Christmas trees were stolen from the Green Thumb nursery in Newhall. According to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station deputy Josh Dubin, “The value and amount of trees…

Can you feel it in the air? It’s nearly Thanksgiving! This is the time of year when the streets of Santa Clarita start getting busy with holiday shoppers zipping from store to store, or camping out in front of Best Buy, waiting to get the best Black Friday deals. An unfortunate side-effect of holiday travel is the…

In early November, a Valencia teen was arraigned on three counts of felony vandalism and three counts of misdemeanor vandalism. Allegedly, the teen used spray paint to vandalize homes and cars in the North Park area of the Santa Clarita Valley. According to deputy district attorney Micah Piantanidah: “There were three vehicles that were tagged…

It’s that time of year again where temperatures begin to drop, somewhat, and the leaves begin to change… sort of. That must mean that Halloween is almost here! There are quite a few Halloween Celebrations in Santa Clarita 2013, that the whole family can enjoy. There is, of course, the annual Fright Fest going on…

The Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies are planning a DUI checkpoint this coming Friday, October 11th at an undisclosed location in the Santa Clarita Valley. As per prior DUI checkpoints in Santa Clarita, this one  will last from 6:00 pm Friday evening until 2:00 am Saturday morning. When drivers pass through the checkpoint, they will be checked…

You may have heard about Jeffrey Elvington of Saugus, who was arrested multiple times for allegedly scamming women out of money and stealing their credit cards. On his recent arrest, he was charged with violating probation, grand theft and burglary. A San Fernando judge allowed Elvington to plead guilty to the lesser of the two…

A Sunday night altercation left a man in intensive care after a Newhall road rage stabbing. The victim underwent surgery shortly after being rushed to the hospital and is expected to survive. On Newhall Avenue near the Canyon Crest apartment complex and the 14 freeway, an altercation occurred between two drivers that resulted in one party receiving…

There will be a scheduled DUI checkpoint tonight, Friday September 13th in Santa Clarita, according to the SCV Sheriff’s Station. As usual, the location has yet to be disclosed, but the hours of operation are going to be between 6:00 pm on Friday, September 13 and 2:00 am on Saturday, September 14. Alerting the community to scheduled stops…

Roberto Celedon, a Canyon Country resident was arrested on Labor Day weekend on suspicion of animal cruelty. Known as the “Backyard Butcher,” Celedon was arrested August 30 when Sheriff’s deputies were tipped off. This isn’t the first time Celedon was arrested for animal cruelty, either. In 2012, he was convicted of felony charges for illegally butchering…

On Tuesday, August 13, a workshop coined, “Drugs Are Deadly” will be held in Santa Clarita in an effort to educate teens and their parents about the dangers of drug use. It is being held by the LASD’s Juvenile Intervention Team at 6:00 pm in Canyon Country near Flying Tiger Drive. One of the best ways…

Summer is a time for trips to the beach, backyard barbecues, apple pie, concerts in the park and all sorts of outdoor fun and activities. Whatever your personal summer activities include, it’s important to remember that safety should always come first. Here are a few safety tips, thanks to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…

While Sheriff’s deputies remain vigilant, there are still too many DUI arrests in the Santa Clarita Valley. During the 4th of July weekend, 46 total arrests were made, with 21 of them being for DUI – that’s nearly half. According to one Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputy: “People just aren’t getting the message: don’t drink…

The 4th of July is this coming Thursday, and the city of Santa Clarita has a lot going on according to Mayor Bob Kellar. The 4th of July in Santa Clarita festivities begin at 8:00 am with the 5k and 10k Independence Day runs, beginning in Newhall. The runs will go along the parade route,…

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Deputies will be targeting impaired drivers with a DUI checkpoint on Friday June 7th in Santa Clarita. The location in our valley has not yet been disclosed, but the Sheriff’s office will be conducting a safety checkpoint somewhere in SCV between the hours of 6:00 pm and 2:00 am. Checkpoints are…

A person was arrested Friday suspected of breaking in to local Santa Clarita Valley schools. Gonzalo Ortiz, a 20 year old Newhall resident and suspected gang member was arrested along with a 17 year old boy, Friday morning and is currently being held on $85,000 bail. However, he is being held on an immigration hold. The charges…