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An assault with a deadly weapon suspect, who had allegedly “threatened a person with a knife” Saturday, was detained at gunpoint after local journalist Austin Dave “stopped” the man who was fleeing from deputies on foot in Santa Clarita.
What do you do when a person armed with a knife and suspected of assault with a deadly weapon and robbery runs to you?
Well…. pic.twitter.com/zvJDidA2Yy
— Austin Dave (@AustinDave_) January 2, 2022
Shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday, deputies received reports of an assault with a deadly weapon near the intersection of 14th Street and Walnut Street in Newhall, according to Lt. Mike Marion with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
“We responded to 14th Street and Walnut Street regarding a person who brandished a knife and attempted to assault someone with a knife,” Marion said.
The assault suspect, who fled on foot southbound towards 14th Street and Railroad Avenue, “tripped” as he ran from deputies, according to Sheriff’s officials.
“There was a journalist on scene who stopped the suspect from fleeing deputies,” Marion said.
The assault suspect was detained at gunpoint by deputies in the Newhall area and arrested for assault with a deadly weapon around 7 p.m., according to Marion.
The suspect is also being investigated in relation to a robbery that occurred earlier in the day near Dooly’s Liquor & Market on the 22500 block of 14th Street, according to officials.
The robbery suspect managed to flee the scene after threatening a victim with a steel pipe, according to Sheriff’s officials.
“The two crimes are still under investigation,” Marion said. “We are working to determine whether these two incidents are related.
No injuries have been reported.
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PUBLISH THIS PERP’S CRIMINAL RECORD FOR ALL OF US TO SEE.
ODDS ARE HE’S A FELON OUT ON PAROLE WITH AN EXTENSIVE RECORD…..
MOST LIKELY THANKS TO L.A. DISTRICT ATTORNEY GASCON AND GOVENOR NEWSOM IRRESPONSIBLE
ACTIONS WHICH ARE PLACING OUR FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORS IN HARMS WAY…
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS NUMBER ONE JOB IS PUBLIC SAFETY….
WHY ARE SOME MANY PEOPLE CLUELESS AND KEEP VOTING FOR IDIOTS WHO DON’T CARE ABOUT PUBLIC SAFETY??
STAND UP AND VOICE YOUR OPINION, LETTING THESE CRIMINALS OUT ON THE STREET IS B.S.
Good job Austin Dave and Sheriffs. This crap has got to stop.
Thanks to good citizens that don’t let the Liberal degeneration of societies!! We’re lucky for decent people who step up to stop this violence!
Austin Dave is a hero !
Good job Austin Dave and all of the deputies involved. It takes folks with courage to stop these criminals, thank you for literally stepping up!