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The Newhall Incident: A Santa Clarita Shootout That Changed History

In a gun battle that lasted scarcely 4 ½  minutes, four Newhall California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers were killed in the 1970 “Newhall Incident,” a tragedy that would forever impact the future of American policing. In the minutes to midnight between April 5 and April 6, 1970, Newhall CHP Officers Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn were ...

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The Newhall Incident: Remembering Four CHP Officers Killed In Under Five Minutes

In a gun battle that lasted scarcely 4 ½  minutes, four Newhall California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers were killed in the 1970 “Newhall Incident,” a tragedy that would forever impact the future of American policing.  In the minutes to midnight between April 5 and April 6, 1970, Newhall CHP Officers Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn were ...

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Four CHP Officers Killed In Deadly ‘Newhall Incident’ Remembered 52 Years Later

The California Highway Patrol Newhall office, along with all CHP officers and other law enforcement members, remember four of their brothers killed during the infamous “Newhall Incident” 52 years ago this week. On April 5, 1970, shortly before midnight, Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn were killed by Bobby Augusta Davis and Jack Twinning, a pair of ...

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CHP Officers Killed In The ‘Newhall Incident’ Remembered On 51 Year Anniversary

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Officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Office are remembering their four fallen brothers who were gunned down 51 years ago Monday during the “Newhall Incident.” Shortly before midnight on April 5, 1970, a pair of career criminals shot and killed officers Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn in a gunbattle following a traffic stop. Bobby ...

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Three Detained After Newhall Fight Involving ‘Large Club’ Sends One To Hospital

Three people were taken into custody Saturday afternoon after a reported fight in Newhall between a gas station employee and several customers involving a “large club” sent one person to the hospital. Just after 11:45 a.m. Saturday, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station received reports of a fight at the Arco gas station near the intersection of Lyons ...

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California Highway Patrol Remembers ‘Newhall Incident’ On 50th Anniversary Of Tragedy

The California Highway Patrol Newhall Office, along with all CHP officers and other law enforcement members, remember four of their brothers killed during the “Newhall Incident” 50 years ago. On April 5, shortly before midnight Officers Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn were killed by Bobby Augustus Davis and Jack Twining, a pair of career criminals, during ...

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California Highway Patrol Remembers ‘Newhall Incident’ That Killed Four Santa Clarita Officers

The California Highway Patrol Newhall office, along with all CHP officers and other law enforcement members, remember four of their brothers killed during the infamous “Newhall Incident” 49 years ago. On April 5, 1970, shortly before midnight, Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn were killed by Bobby Augusta Davis and Jack Twinning, a pair of career criminals, ...

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California Highway Patrol Remembers ‘Newhall Incident’ That Killed Four Santa Clarita Officers

The California Highway Patrol Newhall office, along with all CHP officers and other law enforcement members, remember four of their brothers killed during the “Newhall Incident” 48 years ago. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. On April 5, shortly before midnight Walt Frago, Roger Gore, James Pence and George Alleyn were killed ...

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UPDATE: Barricaded Suspect In Newhall ‘Peacefully’ Taken Into Custody (VIDEO)

Newhall Barricade Suspect Charged With 65 Felonies, Bail Set At $2 Million

A barricaded suspect in Newhall was “peacefully” taken into custody Wednesday after drawing an hours-long response from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and tactical units from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect had said he was “sleeping,” according to officials. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The barricade took ...

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CHP Officers Remember Deadly ‘Newhall Incident’ With Memorial

For the 47th anniversary of the “Newhall Incident,” Newhall CHP officers held a rededication for the memorial honoring the four officers who died during a parking lot gunfight that started shortly before midnight April 6, 1970. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Although nearly 47 years have passed, the infamous “Newhall Incident” ...

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