Santa Clarita Crime

Suspected Car Thief Arrested on 14 FWY

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Suspected Car Thief Arrested on 14 FWY
On Tuesday, April 1st, a suspect driving a stolen Mercedes was arrested on the 14 FWY after being sought by law enforcement. Just before 4pm, CHP was notified of a suspected car thief driving near Mission Hills in a stolen Mercedes. The suspect reached the 405 near Newhall when police started looking for him and he was spotted not long after on the 14 North of Escondido Rd. He was stopped by police and arrested without incident. Officers took him to the SCV Sheriff Station in Canyon Countr...
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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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