A Canyon Country woman was arrested Sunday after she allegedly assaulted and threatened her ex-boyfriend’s new partner with a firearm.
Around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the 27400 block of Evans Lane in Canyon Country regarding a possible domestic assault, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
“Upon arrival, deputies learned the victim’s boyfriend’s ex-wife entered the residence and physically assaulted the victim,” Arriaga said.
During the dispute, the suspect reportedly also displayed a firearm while making verbal threats towards the victim.
“The victim suffered minor injury and was treated by medical personnel,” Arriaga said.
Jacqueine Ruiz, 29, from Canyon Country, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and battery, both felonies, Arriaga added.
Ruiz was arrested and transported to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s jail with bail set at $50,000, according to arrest records.
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