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Sheriff Releases Crime Reports For Jan. 12-18

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies have released the crime reports for the week of Jan. 12-18.


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The rape trial for an Acton man accused of sexually assaulting a Santa Clarita woman shortly after she left a rehabilitation facility in Acton resumed Tuesday, officials said.

Arthur Lindsey, 74, met the victim in an Acton parking lot while she was on a 30-day pass from a rehabilitation facility, said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami, who described in court how Lindsey allegedly preyed on his victim almost two years ago.

A coroner identified the man who killed himself Jan. 5 in a Canyon Country home he forced his way into, officials said.

David Michael Ferris, 59 of Burbank, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a woman’s home on the 26700 block of Iron Canyon Road.

Homicide Bureau detectives who were called to the scene to investigate believe Ferris broke into the home, lit candles and left pictures of himself, and then committed suicide.

A Newhall man arrested for an attempted kidnapping in a Newhall home pleaded no contest to a child molestation charge, officials said Tuesday.

(Yensi Aguilar, 22, of Newhall) pleaded no contest to attempted lewd acts with a child under 14,” saidRicardo Santiago, spokesman for the District Attorney’s Office.

Aguilar pleaded down to the child molestation charge as part of his negotiated plea from his July arrest. The court views a no contest plea as a guilty plea.

A Santa Clarita Valley man accused of a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old Santa Clarita girl he met online is due back in court in February, officials said Wednesday.

Michael Anthony Byrne, 23, of Canyon Country, was arraigned in November on for five counts — meeting a minor for lewd behavior, two counts of oral copulation with a minor under 16 years of age, sexual penetration by a foreign object and unlawful sexual conduct.

Byrne’s initial charges accused him of soliciting the relationship online.

A man found guilty in a fatal Canyon Country robbery is requesting a new trial for murder charges, officials said Thursday.

Jurors found Eric Edwards and Diamonte McGhee guilty of a 2011 Halloween murder in Canyon Country in October. Both are facing a maximum of life in prison at sentencing.

The jury found Branden Higgs not guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery. On the other 10 counts against Higgs, the judge declared a mistrial. 

Castaic

The following crimes were reported in Zone 2, Castaic/Val Verde.

A residential burglary was reported from the 27000 block of Mariposa Lane.  The resident awoke to sounds of someone climbing in a bedroom window.  A scuffled ensued when the homeowner confronted the suspect.  The suspect fled when the homeowner called 911.
A residential burglary was reported from 30000 Cedar Creek Lane.    The owner reported a 2003 Honda Shadow was stolen from inside her garage.  The owner said the garage door was unlocked at the time of the incident.
A theft was reported from a business on Castaic Road.  The suspect took concealable items from the store and exited without paying.
Deputies patrolling the Castaic area arrested a burglary suspect from a home burglary reported in December of 2014.
Please remember to never leave valuables in plain view in your vehicle, close and lock your doors.  Minimize your risk and avoid being the victim of a crime of opportunity.  If you see any suspicious activity, call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at (661) 255-1121 or 9-1-1 in an emergency.

Canyon Country East

A residential burglary occurred near the 15600 block of Lucille Court.  Entry to the location was obtained through the backyard sliding door.  The house was ransacked and several items were stolen from the location including a rifle, shotgun and electronics.

A residential burglary was reported from the 13000 block of Sierra Highway.  In this incident the suspect(s) stole several items within a month’s time span.  They stole a sleuth’s box, air compressor, wheel barrel and a water pump.
A burglary was reported near the 16300 block of Placerita Canyon Road. The suspect cut the surveillance camera wires that were facing a cargo container.  The suspect was able to steal a bronze mail box that was worth $5000.
A residential burglary was reported near the 17700 block of Wren Drive.  The suspect used a ladder to gain access to the second floor of the location.  The suspect cut open the screen on the window to gain entry to the residence.  The suspect stole a small safe containing 6 gold rings and a iPod.
A residential burglary occurred near the 27500 block of Marta Lane.  The victim left her ground floor window unlocked.  The suspect gained entry through that window and stole a Sony playstation, Apple iMac, playstation games and an Michael Kors wrist watch.
A residential burglary occurred near the 17800 block of Deana Lane.  The suspect entered the open bedroom window and stole the victim’s iPad.
A vehicle burglary occurred near the 29100 block of Lotusgarden.  The victim had her laptop (unknown brand) stolen from her trunk.  She was unsure how the suspect got into her vehicle.
A grand theft from a vehicle occurred near the 29300 block of Canyon Rim Place.  The suspect stole golf clubs, hands free Bluetooth, and a Bushnell scope.  His vehicle was un locked so the suspect was easily able to gain entry to the vehicle.
An attempted grand theft auto was reported from 18200 Sandy Drive.  The suspect punched the driver’s side door lock and entered the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban.  The suspect then removed the steering wheel Colum and attempted to hot wire the truck. The suspect was unsuccessful.
With tax season coming up remember that the IRS will never tell you that you will be arrested for not paying your taxes on time or request a tax payment over the phone.  There have been numerous scams involving this type of activity recently.

Canyon Country West
This past week in Zone 7, the following Part-1 Crimes occurred:
A residential burglary occurred near the 27300 block of Sierra Highway.  Person(s) unknown entered the victims residence through an open bathroom window and stole items from within.  This incident is currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.
A grand theft auto occurred near the 19900 block of Terri Drive.  Person(s) unknown stole the victims vehicle which was parked near the above location.  This incident is currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.
A grand theft auto occurred near the 27200 block of Luther Drive.  Person(s) unknown stole the victims vehicle on 12/01/15 from the above location.  On 01/16/15 the vehicle was located near the 1100 block of Coldwater Drive in Gorman.  This incident is currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.
A vehicle burglary occurred near the 27800 block of Bakerton Avenue.  Person(s) unknown forced entry into the victims travel trailer and stole items from within.  This incident is currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.
A petty theft occurred near the 26400 block of Carl Boyer Drive.  Person(s) unknown took the victims cell phone from his shopping cart while unattended.  This incident is currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.
For all the Zone 7 residents that live in a County area, the Los Angeles County has a new enhanced app called “The Works” for iOS and Android.  The app lets you connect with the County to request services to help improve you community.  You can download it today at: http://dpw.lacounty.gov/TheWorks
Help your Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies solve a crime. Partner with us to build safer communities throughout our valley and reduce your chances of becoming a crime victim.  On that note, if something seems weird, out of place, or suspicious, it probably is.  Call the Sheriff’s Department and request a Deputy to check it out.
You may submit an anonymous tip anytime, anywhere, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). All phone lines are encrypted and no phone calls are ever recorded. Tips are then sent onto LA Crime Stoppers for further evaluation

Stevenson Ranch
Last week in Zone 3, the following Part-1 Crimes occurred:

A residential burglary involving a domestic violence incident occurred in the 25500 block of Huxley Drive. The resident arrived home to find his ex-girlfriend inside his house. The suspect damaged the victim’s property and struck the victim with a wooden object prior to leaving the location with property belonging to the victim. This incident is currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.
A residential burglary occurred in the 25300 block of The Old Road. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s apartment via the sliding glass door and stole the victim’s laptop computer and miscellaneous change.
Another residential burglary occurred in the 25300 block of Silver Aspen Way. Unknown suspect(s) entered the storage unit and stole the victim’s portable air compressor and miscellaneous paperwork containing the victim’s personal information. Entry was made to the unit by forcing the knob lock open.
An attempted residential burglary occurred in the 25300 block of Silver Aspen Way. Unknown suspect(s) broke the knob lock to the storage unit during an attempt to gain entry.
A burglary (shoplifting) incident occurred in the 25400 block of The Old Road. Four males in their late 20’s entered the business, filled a shopping cart with store merchandise and attempted to walk out without paying. The suspects fled on foot and left in a blue SUV south on the Old Road out of sight. The shopping cart filled with merchandise was recovered, and one of the suspects fled with merchandise concealed on his person.
Another burglary (shoplifting) incident occurred in the 24900 block of Pico Canyon Road. Two black males in their 20’s entered the business. Each suspect ripped two phones from the display. The suspects then fled through the parking lot on foot and out of sight.
A grand theft incident occurred in the 27200 block of Pico Canyon Road at a county park, “Mentryville Park.” Unknown person(s) entered an unlocked company work truck and stole a high end 200m wide angle film lens valued at $20,000.00.
Another grand theft incident occurred in the 25000 block of Oliver Way. Unknown suspect(s) removed construction equipment from the informant’s company vehicle while it was parked in front of his residence. The property was stolen from the rear bed of the vehicle. Loss was miscellaneous construction equipment.
A theft of a vehicle occurred in the 24900 block of Constitution Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s newer model Nissan Altima from the victim’s residence.
A Petty Theft (from vehicle) occurred in the 25700 block of Elliot Court. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole a CD case and multiple CD’s valued at $200.
Another Petty Theft incident occurred in the 26800 block of Pine Hollow Court. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole a briefcase containing the victim’s checkbook and other identifying paperwork.
Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind year round:
– Please remember to use your deadbolts when securing the doors in your home.
– Park your vehicle in well lighted areas and lock all doors, even if away from your vehicle for a short period of time.
– If you see any suspicious persons in your neighborhood, or place of business, please do not hesitate to the call the Sheriff’s Station at (661) 255-1121.
– Also, please remember to store your local law enforcement’s station phone number in to your cellular phone.
I encourage you to pass these safety tips along to family and friends, and as always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or drop us a line at community@hometownstation.com.

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Sheriff Releases Crime Reports For Jan. 12-18

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Perry Smith is a print and broadcast journalist who has won several awards for his focused, hyperlocal community coverage in several different regions of the country. In addition to five years of experience covering the Santa Clarita Valley, Smith, a San Fernando Valley native, has worked in newspapers and news websites in Los Angeles, the Northwest, the Central Valley and the South, before coming to KHTS in 2012. To contact Smith, email him at Perry@hometownstation.com.