Expired Tags Strike Again

Tuesday, June 7th, deputies from the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station were conducting a crime suppression operation when they spotted a vehicle with expired tags "driving erratically" near Apple and Lyons Ave. Upon questioning the driver, deputies discovered he was on active parole. While looking through the passenger's purse, deputies found a loaded handgun as well as some items that belonged to the driver. Both were arrested and charged with several offenses. The female passenger was charged w...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests
On Tuesday, January 25th, members of the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station J-Team saw a car on the road with expired registration. When they approached the vehicle and contacted the driver, they discovered that she had an active warrant out for her arrest. They also discovered that the passenger was currently on active probation. During a search of the vehicle, the deputies found cocaine, Xanax pills, and shrooms. When they searched the passenger's person, they found a firearm. Both suspects were...
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Burglary Charges 459 PC

Burglary charges. Photo credit: Hobvias Sudoneighm
The crime of burglary is covered under California Penal Code 459 PC and can be described as entering any room, structure or locked vehicle with the intention of committing a felony once inside. Typically, burglary is synonymous with entering a room or structure with the intent to steal something, but under the state of California’s description of the law, a person could be charged with burglary if they enter a building with the intention of committing a felony other than theft, such as assault. ...
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