Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a dozen people as part of an operation to address  community members’ concerns with problematic areas.

As a result of the operation, 12 persons were arrested (1 woman, 11 men, all adults) for charges ranging from drug possession and sales to weapons charges, according to officials.

“Members of this community really stepped up and helped us out,” said Sgt. Tim Vander Leek of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

One individual was arrested with a large quantity of methamphetamine with the intent to sell. Another suspect wanted for a burglary was located and arrested, according to officials

“We put together a special team of 10 deputies with numerous patrol vehicles,” said Vander Leek. “And after conversing with citizens from the community, the team sent units directly into troubled areas.”

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies focused on parts of Newhall, Canyon Country and Saugus. The operation worked alongside members of the community and local business owners to address concerns with problematic areas.

Deputies engaged in conversation with local citizens regarding their neighborhood concerns, and “The citizens were appreciative of the station’s response, and encouraged by the high visibility the team brought to the operation,” said Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Sergeant Jeffrey Martin.

“The citizens were appreciative of the station’s response,” said Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Sergeant Jeffrey Martin, “and encouraged by the high visibility the team brought to the operation.”