A man who led deputies on a high-speed pursuit that crashed last week in Newhall, leaving his girlfriend trapped in the wreckage, was arrested for kidnapping and several other charges Friday morning.

On Friday around 8:30 a.m., deputies spotted the suspect on Soledad Canyon Road who fled from their partners on Wednesday, May 18, in Newhall, said Lt. Brandon Barclay, with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

On Wednesday, May 18, deputies spotted a stolen vehicle on Oakridge Drive and Railroad Avenue in Newhall, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the SCV Sheriff’s Station at the time of the incident. 

The suspect fled from deputies and a short pursuit ensued. 

Deputies canceled the chase due to the suspect’s reckless driving. 

Shortly after the pursuit, the suspect collided with several parked vehicles on Walnut Street just south of Lyons Avenue. 

As a result of the crash, the suspect’s girlfriend became trapped in the wreckage, according to Arriaga. 

After the crash, the suspect’s girlfriend told deputies she did not want to be in the vehicle with the driver prior to the pursuit and the crash occurred, resulting in him being wanted for kidnapping, Barclay said. 

The suspect fled on foot and remained at-large until deputies spotted him Friday on the 27200 block of Soledad Canyon Road, Barclay said. 

“He was spotted on a bike,” Barclay said. 

The suspect complied and was taken into custody. 

Oscar Castillo from Newhall was arrested for felony kidnapping and several other charges, Barclay added. 

Ed. Note: This is a breaking story, more information will be added as it becomes available.  

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