Santa Clarita Crime

SCV Deputies Arrest Criminal Threats Suspect

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SCV Deputies Arrest Criminal Threats Suspect
At around 12:30 on Thursday, February 6th, Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies identified a suspect at the Via Princessa Metrolink station who was wanted on suspicion of making criminal threats. Not wanting to be caught, the suspect fled at the sight of police and led them on a foot chase through the Santa Clara Riverbed. Less than an hour later, the suspect was apprehended without incident. During the pursuit, a nearby school was put on hold. However, the hold was lifted a short time late...
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No Bond – What Is It and What Does It Mean?

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No Bond - What Is It and What Does It Mean?
It may be simple to bail someone out of jail, but the bail world itself is complex. When someone is arrested in Santa Clarita, they will either be cited out with an order to return to court at the appointed date and time or be held in custody until a bail bond can be obtained. When defendants are held in custody as opposed to being cited out, there's usually one or more reasons as to why. Often, when a person is held in custody but eligible for bail, it is because the person is suspected of comm...
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Can You Be Arrested for Unpaid Tickets?

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Do You Have Any Rights While in Custody?
People speed every day. Sometimes they don't realize they're doing it and other times they do. Regardless, police generate a hefty sum by ticketing speeders. Sometimes people don't pay their tickets after receiving them. Maybe they forgot, maybe they lost it, or maybe they simply don't care. Either way, the police are not going to come and arrest you for not paying your tickets. Usually, a person who doesn't pay their tickets is called into court to answer for it, and that's where things get ...
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