A Newhall transient was arrested twice within the month of August on repeated weapon offenses.

Around 2 p.m. Monday, deputies were patrolling the area near Walnut and 15th Streets in Newhall, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

“Deputies contacted a male adult regarding a shopping cart violation,” Borbon said. “During investigation, deputies learned the suspect was in possession of a fixed blade knife,” Borbon said.

Jesus Aguilar Gonzalez, 53, a transient, was arrested and booked into the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station on a felony charge of being in possession of a dirk or dagger.

Aguilar Gonzalez remains in custody as of Tuesday afternoon.

Previously, on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, deputies were patrolling the Newhall area and contacted Aguilar Gonzalez regarding a shopping cart violation.

“During investigation, the suspect was in possession of drug paraphernalia and multiple daggers,” Borbon said.

The suspect was arrested and booked into the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station.

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