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Santa Clarita Bookings See Jump In Arrests, Increased Felonies

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Santa Clarita weekend arrests saw a jump compared to last weekend, including an increase in felony offenses.  From Friday, Nov. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 13 deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and officers with the California Highway Patrol, (CHP) Newhall Area Office arrested 25 people compared to last weekend’s 15, according to Santa Clarita weekend arrest logs.  Of ...

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DUI Suspect Arrested After 14 Freeway Crash, Resisting Officers At Hospital

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A DUI suspect was arrested Thursday after allegedly being involved in a solo-vehicle crash on the 14 Freeway, and physically assaulting a police officer at the hospital. On Thursday, at approximately 9:11 p.m. officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area Office responded to a solo traffic collision on the southbound 14 Freeway, north of Newhall Avenue, said Officer ...

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Santa Clarita Bookings See Decrease Compared To Last Weekend

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Santa Clarita’s booking logs show a decrease in arrests compared to last weekend’s with DUI’s still dominating.  From Friday, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 6 deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and officers with the California Highway Patrol, (CHP) Newhall Area Office arrested 15 people compared to last weekend’s 23, according to Santa Clarita weekend arrest logs.  Of ...

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Wanted Man Steals Semi, Takes Police On 10 MPH Freeway Pursuit

A man wanted for several warrants took Kern County deputies and California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers on an hours-long freeway pursuit in a stolen semi-truck, with speeds reaching only around 10 MPH.  On Thursday, at approximately 12:28 p.m. deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Frazier Park Substation were dispatched to the 15800 block of Edgewood Way to check on ...

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DUI Arrests Make Up Majority Of Santa Clarita Bookings

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Driving under the influence (DUI) topped the holiday weekend’s arrest logs in our Santa Clarita Valley.  From Friday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Oct. 30 deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and officers with the California Highway Patrol, (CHP) Newhall Area Office arrested 23 people compared to last weekend’s 14, according to Santa Clarita weekend arrest logs.  Of the ...

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Canyon Country Woman Arrested For Throwing Dumbbell At Ex’s Television

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A woman was arrested in Canyon Country on Tuesday for felony vandalism after a verbal argument with her ex-boyfriend led to a broken television. On Tuesday, deputies responded to the 27100 block of Silver Oak Lane in Canyon Country regarding a vandalism call for service related to a domestic incident, said deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley ...

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Wanted Forgery Suspect Apprehended Two Weeks Later

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A wanted suspect accused of forging a work check was apprehended after two weeks of searching. On Thursday, Oct. 13, deputies responded to the 27300 block of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country regarding a forgery report call for service, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “Upon arrival, deputies learned a former employee forged a ...

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Newhall Woman Arrested For Animal Cruelty, Kicking Dog Multiple Times

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A woman was arrested Saturday in Newhall for animal cruelty after allegedly kicking and causing pain to her dog. On Saturday, deputies responded to Railroad Avenue and 13th Street in Newhall regarding an animal abuse call where it was reported a woman was seen kicking and screaming at her dog, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson with The Santa Clarita Valley ...

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Non-Local Residents Override Santa Clarita Weekend Arrests

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Non-local residents  of Santa Clarita Valley made up over 78 percent of weekend arrests.  Between Friday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 23, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and officers with the California Highway Patrol, (CHP) Newhall Area Office arrested 14 people according to Santa Clarita weekend arrest logs.  Three of the 14 arrests were felony related which ...

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Tagger Arrested In Canyon Country For Causing Hundreds In Damages

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A tagger was arrested in Canyon Country on Wednesday after causing hundreds in damages at the community center. On Wednesday, deputies responded to the 18300 block of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country regarding a vandalism call for service after it was reported a Hispanic man had just spray-painted an exterior wall, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita ...

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