Another vandalism suspect was arrested in Newhall on Tuesday, December 15th. According to reports, deputies working out of the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station began receiving reports at around 12:40 pm from the Bonanza Liquor Store on the corner of Main and Market. The witness described the suspect as using a magazine rack to destroy the windows. When deputies arrived, they located the suspect near Market and Railroad, and took him into custody.

Vandalism is a common crime that is encountered in the SCV. It falls under California Penal Code 594 PC and is described as damaging, defacing, or destroying another person’s property. When the damage is valued at less than $400, the crime is generally charged as a misdemeanor. When the damage is valued at $400 or greater, it can be charged as a felony. It is likely that the suspect in this case will be charged with felony vandalism, as it costs quite a bit to replace large storefront windows – much more than $400.

When charged with misdemeanor vandalism, the potential penalties include up to 1 year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, and/or 1 year of unsupervised probation. When charged as a felony, the potential penalties are increased to include a fine of up to $50,000 and the same jail and probation penalties as misdemeanor vandalism.

Committing crimes is generally an ill-advised pastime no matter what’s going on in the world. However, during a pandemic, it is especially important to try and stay out of jail if you want to reduce your chances of contracting the virus. While many defendants are released due to new COVID-19 rules put in place, not everyone is, and those who find themselves going to county jail will likely come face-to-face with the virus at some point.

If you know anyone who has been taken into custody and is not being cited and released, there is no time like the present to get them out of jail, and we can help.

Robin Sandoval

Robin Sandoval

Robin Sandoval is a California Licensed Bail Bondsman and owner of SCV Bail Bonds. Robin writes blogs and articles to help increase community awareness of the bail industry. If you have questions or want to suggest a topic, email robin@scvbailbonds.com, visit www.scvbailbonds.com or call 661-299-2245.
Robin Sandoval
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