Crime

TMU Graduate, Idaho Deputy Shot And Killed

Ada County Sheriff’s Office

A graduate of The Master’s University (TMU) and deputy with the Ada County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho was shot and killed last weekend. Around 8:55 p.m. Saturday, Ada County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tobin Bolter made a traffic stop on a gray Chevy Suburban in the area of W. Overland Road, and S. Raymond Street in Boise Idaho, officials with the ...

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Woman Arrested For Battery On A Peace Officer After Trespassing

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An 18-year-old woman was arrested last week for battery on a peace officer after she injured a deputy when detained for trespassing. At 3:35 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 18,  deputies were patrolling the 23000 block of Newhall Ave. As they were driving, they observed a young woman trespassing, according to Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. ...

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Domestic Violence Cases Rank Highest Among Santa Clarita Weekend Crimes

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Over the weekend, domestic violence cases saw a spike in Santa Clarita, with four individuals out of 16 total arrests.  Only one of the arrestees for domestic violence was arrested with felony charges, while the other three were hit with misdemeanor charges. The youngest of the group was a 5’5”, 130-pound, 18-year-old woman from Van Nuys. Following domestic violence crimes, ...

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One Hospitalized Following Hit-And-Run Incident Sunday Morning

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One person was transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Sunday morning in Newhall, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The victim was reportedly riding on a powered scooter near Fourl Road and Lyons Avenue. Deputies are investigating the incident and asking anyone with information to contact the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. At the ...

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Val Verde Man, Burbank Woman Arrested In Connection With Kidnapping And Torture

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Two people were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and torture of a woman at a location in Val Verde last month. Margaret Alexandria Harrison, 42, of Burbank, and Justin Steven Montoya, 24, of Val Verde,  were arrested earlier this month on a slew of charges, including aggravated mayhem, torture, kidnapping, assault with a firearm, and criminal threats. Harrison was ...

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Skeletal Remains Found Near 5 Freeway Identified As Missing Valencia Woman

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The skull found near the 5 Freeway in February has been identified as a missing Valencia woman who disappeared in 2022. Johanna Swanson was last seen on Dec. 15, 2022, on the 25000 block of Silver Aspen Way in Valencia, according to a missing person bulletin released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department within days of her disappearance. At ...

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Man Bites, Threatens Woman With Gun At Valencia Taco Bell, Suspect At Large

A man allegedly bit a woman and threatened her with a gun Wednesday afternoon, and deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect. Wednesday afternoon, deputies responded to the Taco Bell in the 23000 block of Valencia Boulevard in Valencia regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley ...

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Shooting Near Jakes Way Under Investigation

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Deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday evening near Jakes Way in Canyon Country. Around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to Sandy Drive and Jakes Way in Canyon Country regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “It was reported that gunshots were fired,” Borbon said. “No ...

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Domestic Violence Suspect At Large After Assaulting Person With Bat

A domestic violence suspect is at large after he allegedly assaulted an individual with a bat Tuesday in Valencia. Around 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, deputies responded to the 24000 block of Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia regarding an assault with a deadly weapon, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “Upon arrival, deputies learned during a ...

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Newhall Man Arrested After Damaging Door

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 A Newhall man was arrested after he allegedly damaged multiple items last week during a family disturbance. Around 10:15 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to the 24000 block of Cork Oak Avenue in Newhall regarding a family disturbance call, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “It was reported that the suspect was breaking doors,” Borbon ...

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