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Castaic Man Arrested On Two Counts Of Assault With A Deadly Weapon, Felony Vandalism

An assault suspect was arrested after he allegedly attempted to stab an individual and brandished a gun at another victim in Castaic Saturday.

On Saturday, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on Victoria Road and Green Hill Drive in Castaic, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson with The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

“During investigation, deputies learned the victim was parked on Victoria Lane, when the suspect parked alongside the victim and engaged in a verbal altercation with him,” Arriaga said. 

The suspect then approached the man in his vehicle and allegedly began to physically assault the victim, according to Sheriff’s officials.

“During the assault, the suspect brandished a pocketknife and attempted to stab the victim, however, was unsuccessful. As the victim attempted to drive away, the suspect began to hit the victim’s vehicle causing damage,” Arriaga said.

Shortly after the victim was able to flee, his brother arrived at the scene and was approached in his vehicle by the suspect.

The suspect approached the Victim’s brother and reportedly brandished a firearm at him.

There were no reported injuries for either of the victims.

Timothy Melville, 60, was positively identified as the suspect and detained by deputies with the SCV Sheriff’s Station and booked on two felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon and felony vandalism. 

Melville was transported to the SCV Sheriff’s Station and later released on bond.


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Castaic Man Arrested On Two Counts Of Assault With A Deadly Weapon, Felony Vandalism

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  1. Thor Electric commercial vehicles stored on residential street at that address. Not to mention accessory structures.

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