In a gun battle that lasted scarcely 4 ½ minutes, four Newhall California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers were killed in the 1970 “Newhall Incident,” a tragedy that would forever impact the future of American policing. In the minutes to midnight between April 5 and April 6, 1970, Newhall CHP Officers Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn were ...
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Four CHP Officers Killed In Deadly ‘Newhall Incident’ Remembered 52 Years Later
The California Highway Patrol Newhall office, along with all CHP officers and other law enforcement members, remember four of their brothers killed during the infamous “Newhall Incident” 52 years ago this week. On April 5, 1970, shortly before midnight, Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn were killed by Bobby Augusta Davis and Jack Twinning, a pair of ...
Read More »CHP Officers Killed In The ‘Newhall Incident’ Remembered On 51 Year Anniversary
Officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Office are remembering their four fallen brothers who were gunned down 51 years ago Monday during the “Newhall Incident.” Shortly before midnight on April 5, 1970, a pair of career criminals shot and killed officers Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn in a gunbattle following a traffic stop. Bobby ...
Read More »Three Detained After Newhall Fight Involving ‘Large Club’ Sends One To Hospital
Three people were taken into custody Saturday afternoon after a reported fight in Newhall between a gas station employee and several customers involving a “large club” sent one person to the hospital. Just after 11:45 a.m. Saturday, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station received reports of a fight at the Arco gas station near the intersection of Lyons ...
Read More »California Highway Patrol Remembers ‘Newhall Incident’ On 50th Anniversary Of Tragedy
The California Highway Patrol Newhall Office, along with all CHP officers and other law enforcement members, remember four of their brothers killed during the “Newhall Incident” 50 years ago. On April 5, shortly before midnight Officers Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn were killed by Bobby Augustus Davis and Jack Twining, a pair of career criminals, during ...
Read More »California Highway Patrol Remembers ‘Newhall Incident’ That Killed Four Santa Clarita Officers
The California Highway Patrol Newhall office, along with all CHP officers and other law enforcement members, remember four of their brothers killed during the infamous “Newhall Incident” 49 years ago. On April 5, 1970, shortly before midnight, Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn were killed by Bobby Augusta Davis and Jack Twinning, a pair of career criminals, ...
Read More »California Highway Patrol Remembers ‘Newhall Incident’ That Killed Four Santa Clarita Officers
The California Highway Patrol Newhall office, along with all CHP officers and other law enforcement members, remember four of their brothers killed during the “Newhall Incident” 48 years ago. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. On April 5, shortly before midnight Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn were killed ...
Read More »UPDATE: Barricaded Suspect In Newhall ‘Peacefully’ Taken Into Custody (VIDEO)
A barricaded suspect in Newhall was “peacefully” taken into custody Wednesday after drawing an hours-long response from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and tactical units from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect had said he was “sleeping,” according to officials. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The barricade took ...
Read More »CHP Officers Remember Deadly ‘Newhall Incident’ With Memorial
For the 47th anniversary of the “Newhall Incident,” Newhall CHP officers held a rededication for the memorial honoring the four officers who died during a parking lot gunfight that started shortly before midnight April 6, 1970. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Although nearly 47 years have passed, the infamous “Newhall Incident” ...
Read More »Memorial To Fallen CHP Officers To Get Facelift With Help From Community
The memorial was originally built to commemorate the four CHP officers who lost their life in the “Newhall Incident.” Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. SANTA CLARITA, CA – The Santa Clarita Valley will never forget the sacrifices of those who have laid down their lives to protect this community. That’s the ...
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