Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies have released the crime reports for the week of April 13- 19.

An official with the Coroner’s Office released the cause of death of a 19-day-old baby who authorities suspect was murdered by her father.

Two suspects in separate court cases with Santa Clarita Valley ties are due back after their cases were continued — a woman charged in her mother’s murder and a woman accused of starving horses to death.

A Newhall gang member charged with a 2012 stabbing murder took a plea deal and was sentenced Tuesday, officials said. 

KHTS publishes crime reports in alphabetical order by community as they are made available. 

Here are the crime reports for Castaic/ Val Verde, Canyon Country East, Canyon Country West, Newhall, Saugus and Stevenson Ranch.

Castaic/ Val Verde 

A theft was reported from the 38000 block of Hasley Canyon Road. A film crew reported $3,800 in U.S. currency taken from a bank pouch while on set. A film crew member also reported his wallet and miscellaneous bank cards taken from a work truck while at the same location.

A theft from a vehicle was reported from Wedgewood Court and The Old Road. A “Glock” 40. caliber magazine was taken from the center console of an unlocked vehicle. The crime occurred during the early morning hours of 4-18-15. 

A theft from a vehicle was reported from 29000 block of Huntstock Avenue. The victim reported an E-cig, white I-pod charger and $8 in U.S. currency taken from her unlocked vehicle. The crime occurred in the early morning hours of 4-13-15.   

Canyon Country East

An assault with a deadly weapon occurred near the 27600 block of Nugget Dr., Canyon Country. The suspect pulled a knife on the victim inside the location after an argument. The suspect left the location on foot in an unknown direction. This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

A residential burglary occurred near the 26800 block of Claudette St., Canyon Country.  Suspect(s) unknown forced entry into the victim’s garage and subsequently forced entry into the victim’s locked vehicle parked inside. The suspect(s) stole the victim’s vehicle registration along with numerous personal items. This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

A commercial burglary occurred near the 15500 block of Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country.  Suspect(s) unknown forced entry into the location by smashing a side, rear window. U.S. currency was stolen from the cash register. This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

A grand theft occurred near Hwy 14 and Golden Valley Rd., Canyon Country. Suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s vehicle from the parking lot. This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

A grand theft occurred near the 18000 block of Annes Cir., Canyon Country.  The victim’s boyfriend stole the victim’s locked vehicle, parked in front of the location. This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

A grand theft occurred near Jakes Way and Palo Verde Dr., Canyon Country. Suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s vehicle, parked in front of the location. This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

A grand theft occurred near the 28100 block of Sand Cyn Rd., Canyon Country. Suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s vehicle parked in the driveway of the location. This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

A shoplifting occurred at a business near the 19000 block of Golden Valley Rd., Canyon Country. Loss prevention reviewed store surveillance footage and observed an unknown suspect select store merchandise. After doing so the suspect left the store without paying for the merchandise. This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

A shoplifting occurred at a business near the 19300 block of Golden Valley Rd., Canyon Country. One suspect was detained by loss prevention and a good Samaritan after concealing store merchandise into his personal bag and running from the store.  This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives. 

A petty theft occurred near the 21500 block of Sand Cyn Rd., Canyon Country. Suspect(s) unknown stole fuel from the victim’s vehicle while parked at the location. This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

A petty theft occurred at a business near the 19100 block of Golden Valley Rd., Canyon Country Suspect(s) unknown entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle after she parked it in the store parking lot and went shopping. Miscellaneous clothing items were stolen from inside the trunk of the vehicle. This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

A petty theft occurred from a business near the 18600 block of Via Princessa, Canyon Country. Suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s cellular phone from an unlocked storage locker as he used the restroom. This incident is currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives.

Canyon Country West

An arson occurred near the 27100 block of Honby Avenue.  While the Los Angeles County Fire Department was extinguishing a small brush fire the Fire Captain observed a suspect attempting to light another fire to some nearby brush approximately 100 yards away.  A search for the suspect met with negative results.  This incident is currently under investigation by Los Angeles County Arson and Explosives detectives.

A residential burglary occurred near the 26800 block of Claudette Street.  Person(s) unknown pried open the victim’s garage entry door and stole items from within the vehicle parked inside.  This incident is currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.

A vehicle burglary occurred near the 27500 block of Hidaway Avenue.  Person(s) unknown shattered the victim’s front driver side window of her vehicle and stole her purse from within.  This incident is currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.

A grand theft auto occurred near the 19700 block of Azure Field Drive.  A suspect was seen on video taking the victims vehicle which was parked in front of his residence.  A short time later the victim received notice that his vehicle was parked nearby approximately a half mile away with the keys still in it.  This incident is currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.

A shoplifting occurred near the 26400 block of Carl Boyer Drive.  One suspect was arrested for taking store items and leaving the location with no attempt to pay for the items.  This incident is currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.          

Newhall  

On Friday the 17th, between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., an assault took place in the 24700 block of Walnut Street.  Station detectives are working on identifying the 28 year old suspect.

Between Wednesday the 15th at 8:30 p.m., and Thursday the 16th at 11:00 a.m., the trunk of a of a vehicle was pried open in the 23600 block of Newhall Avenue.  2 duffel bags of gym and exercise equipment were stolen.

Between Thursday the 16th at 11:30 p.m., and Friday the 17th at 9:00 a.m., stereo equipment and an “I-pod” were stolen from a pick-up truck in the 24400 block of Leonard Tree Lane.

Between Friday the 10th, and Monday the 13th, a 1998 “Mercury” Sable was stolen near Ficus Drive and Sweet Shade Lane.  The vehicle was recovered nearby on Thursday the 16th.

Between Friday the 10th, and Monday the 13th, a 1998 “Ford” Expedition was stolen from the 24300 block of Day Lily Drive.  The vehicle was recovered in Santa Clarita on Thursday the 16th.

On Monday the 13th, between 11:40 p.m. and 11:59 p.m., a suitcase containing clothing was stolen while the victim was sleeping on a bench in the 24300 block of Railroad Avenue.

There were four narcotic and theft related arrests from a nuisance residence on De Wolfe Road last week.  The location has been tagged uninhabitable by the city, and detectives are working with them on a criminal abatement.

Saugus

A vehicle burglary occurred in the shopping center at the 26500 block of Bouquet Canyon Road. The victim parked her vehicle in the rear of the shopping center and left her purse on the floorboard of the vehicle.  The suspect shattered the front passenger window of the vehicle and stole the victim’s purse which contained her wallet with all of her identification and access cards.

A petty theft was reported from the a business on the 26500 block of Bouquet Canyon Road.  The suspect took 2 bottles of liquor and left the location in a black 2014 Nissan Altima.

Stevenson Ranch

A road rage incident resulting in an assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 24900 block of Pico Canyon. The suspect, upset with the victim’s driving on the freeway, followed the victim off the freeway. Words were exchanged and both vehicles parked in a nearby lot where the suspect obtained a two foot metal rod, and while holding it like a baseball bat, approached the victim. The victim drove away, and reported the incident. The suspect was later arrested by investigating deputy personnel.

A commercial burglary incident occurred in the 25200 block of The Old Road. The business’s window was smashed and two males, wearing face masks and hoodies, entered the business and stole two vape mod boxes.

In the 25000 block of The Old Road, a third row seat and a suitcase containing miscellaneous clothing was stolen from an SUV. Entry into the vehicle was made by prying the locking mechanism on the rear window. 

A vehicle burglary occurred in the 25300 block of The Old Road. The vehicle’s window was smashed by unknown suspect(s), and the victim’s satchel and school supplies were stolen.

Another vehicle burglary occurred at the same location. Unknown suspect(s) punched both car door locks from his 2003 Chevy Suburban and stole the victim’s car stereo.

A trailer was broken into in the 24900 block of Pico Canyon Road. Unknown suspect(s) broke into the victim’s trailer and ransacked it. Miscellaneous kitchenware, an ice-maker, a blu ray player and two televisions were stolen.

A fraud/ shoplifting incident occurred in the 25400 block of The Old Road. Two suspects were detained by Loss Prevention personnel. One female adult suspect returned items for cash that she had just removed from a display shelf inside the store. The second suspect (a male adult) stole tape. The property was recovered and the suspects were taken into custody by responding deputy personnel.

A shoplifting incident occurred in the 25400 block of The Old Road. Two suspects stole three tents and a pack of water. Loss Prevention provided a license plate number. This incident is currently investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.

A shoplifter was arrested in the 25400 block of The Old Road. The Sylmar resident was arrested by deputy personnel after stealing a camera bag, a golf glove and a HDMI cable.

Another shoplifter was arrested in the 25400 block of The Old Road. The Valencia resident was arrested by deputy personnel after stealing a mattress pad. 

A theft of an unattended purse occurred in the 24900 block of Pico Canyon. The victim hung her purse behind her chair while dining. She left, leaving her purse on her chair. When she returned it was missing. Video footage shows three males walking through the restaurant, and one of the three suspects grabbing the victim’s purse, and concealing it under his jacket. This incident is currently under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives.

A theft of patio furniture occurred in the 25700 block of Hood Way. Unknown suspect(s) stole two white wicker chairs and a matching glass top table from the victim’s front porch.