Castaic Assault Leads to Mayhem Charge

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Castaic assault leads to mayhem charge for a Santa Clarita man who allegedly performed a "slide tackle" into someone else. While grappling on the ground, the suspect allegedly bit the victim's finger, an injury that required medical treatment at a local hospital. The suspect was arrested by Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies and charged with one count of assault with a deadly weapon and another count of mayhem. He was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail, though he posted bail and was release...
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