One in six women and one in 19 men have been stalked at some point in their lives,  in observance of National Stalking Awareness Month, experts are offering identifying markers of the serious crime, as well as tactics for victims to keep themselves safe. Along with intimate partner and sexual violence, stalking is a crime that goes chronically underreported, especially ...

A man was arrested Monday in Saugus for allegedly stalking his ex-girlfriend and kicking in her front door. On Monday, deputies responded to the 18000 block of Grace Lane in Canyon Country regarding a family disturbance call possibly involving stalking, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “Upon arrival, deputies learned the victim and suspect ...

A man was arrested in Newhall for allegedly stalking his ex-girlfriend and making threats toward her and her family.  On June 27, deputies responded to the 28000 block of Robin Avenue in Saugus regarding criminal threats call regarding a man responsible for following his ex-girlfriend and threatening her and her family, said Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson with The Santa Clarita Valley ...

A man was arrested for allegedly stalking his ex-wife and their daughter two weeks ago after he violated a restraining order. On Thursday, July 7,  deputies responded to the 27500 block of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country regarding a domestic violence restraining order violation, according to Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Upon arrival, deputies ...

A pursuit suspect is facing multiple charges after he allegedly “coaxed” his former girlfriend into his vehicle earlier this month before leading multiple police agencies on a “dangerous” pursuit, officials said Tuesday. On Friday, Feb. 7, Robert Goldman, 64, of Valley Village, located his former girlfriend on the 19300 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country, allegedly violating restraining ...

A Castaic man pleaded no contest in court Friday after making threats to his spouse at the elementary school she worked at. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Michael Petett, 34, pleaded no contest to one felony count of stalking and is being sentenced to 389 days in jail with five years ...

A Castaic man charged with threatening his spouse and the elementary school where she worked returned to court Tuesday, only to have his case delayed once again. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Michael Petett, 36, faces multiple charges, including one count of stalking and two felony counts of criminal threats, according ...

A Castaic man has been charged with multiple counts for allegedly threatening his spouse and elementary school where she worked, according to D.A’s officials. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Michael Petett, 36, faced court for the first time Wednesday for three charges including one count of stalking and two felony counts ...

A Santa Clarita man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend pleaded no contest mid-trial and received a suspended sentence, officials said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. John Bertoldi, 37, of Santa Clarita, was arrested and charged with 646.9a of the California Penal Code, a stalking charge for, “Any person who willfully, maliciously, ...