A man was found dead in a country club parking lot in Valencia on Saturday. Around 2:11 p.m. on Saturday, first responders received reports about a male laying on the ground at The Oaks Club located in Valencia who was pronounced dead upon arrival, according to Deputy Robert Jensen of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station.    “Male adult was ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for the Explorer Program. The Deputy Explorer Program is a career development and educational program, open to young adults between the ages of 14-20.  Its purpose is to provide training and experiences that assist young adults in becoming more responsible, compassionate, independent and self-confident, while serving as a volunteer in ...

Four women were arrested late Sunday night after they allegedly assaulted an elderly woman who gave them a ride. Around 11:50 p.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the 27600 block of The Old Road regarding an emergency fight call, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “It was reported that four female Hispanics were assaulting an ...

On Thursday, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies remembered fallen Sgt. Steve Owen, who was shot and killed in an execution-style manner while responding to a burglary call exactly seven years ago.   Affectionately known as the “Bullfrog” by his coworkers, Owen was well-known and loved for his work ethic and community outreach, according to officials. “He worked hard, mentored local ...

A suspect remains at large after shooting a man in Newhall on Friday night  On Friday around 11:42 p.m. deputies responded to a call about a gunshot victim located on 15th Street and Walnut Street in Newhall, according to Lieutenant Mike Marion with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “A male Hispanic was shot on his left shoulder,” said Marion.  ...

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department captain who lives in Stevenson Ranch has been relieved of duty after allegedly being caught in a human trafficking location.  Captain Charles M. Norris IV, Acting Commander of the Special Operations Bureau, was caught entering a known human trafficking location and used his issued vehicle to travel to the trafficking location, according to officials.  ...

A reported gun call in Newhall turned out to only be two airsoft enthusiasts Saturday morning. Around 10:15 a.m. on Saturday a call was received on the 23000 block of Valle De Oro in Newhall, reporting two males with a rifle behind a fence, according to officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station.  When deputies arrived on scene they ...

Driving under the influence (DUI) arrests dominated the Cinco De Mayo weekend.  Over the weekend, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station and officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) made 23 arrests with deputies making 13 of them, according to the weekend arrest logs.  Out of the 23 arrests, 17 of them were misdemeanors with 10 of them ...

A majority of Santa Clarita weekend arrests were mostly misdemeanor and DUI offenses.  Over the weekend, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) made 17 arrests with deputies making seven of them, according to the weekend arrest logs.  Out of the 17 arrests, 13 of them were misdemeanors with eight of ...

A surge in fentanyl deaths across the nation has taken the lives of Santa Clarita Valley youth in recent months, prompting a press conference hosted by Action Drug Rehab, accompanied by Federal, County, and local leaders on Monday. The press conference took place just one day after National Fentanyl Awareness Day on Aug. 21, with the aim of giving parents ...